{"id":129,"date":"2018-12-03T17:44:54","date_gmt":"2018-12-03T17:44:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dixhillsdentist.com\/blog\/?p=129"},"modified":"2020-09-21T12:35:48","modified_gmt":"2020-09-21T12:35:48","slug":"5-ways-to-ease-kids-dental-anxiety-from-a-pediatric-dentist-in-dix-hills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dixhillsdentist.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/03\/5-ways-to-ease-kids-dental-anxiety-from-a-pediatric-dentist-in-dix-hills\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Ease Kid\u2019s Dental Anxiety from a Pediatric Dentist in Dix Hills"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dixhillsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/AdobeStock_219819236__1547227651_90972-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dixhillsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/AdobeStock_219819236__1547227651_90972-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dixhillsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/AdobeStock_219819236__1547227651_90972-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dixhillsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/AdobeStock_219819236__1547227651_90972.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Your child has dental anxiety. Perhaps they have had a bad\nexperience in the past. Perhaps the dental tools or sounds seem scary to them.\nMaybe you fear the dentist as well, and it has rubbed off on them. Whatever the\nreason, dental anxiety is very real. But there are ways to ease your kid\u2019s\ndental anxiety, especially when you\u2019re partnered with a good local pediatric\ndentist in Dix Hills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowledge is power, and knowing what\u2019s coming can reduce\nyour child\u2019s fear. Even if you can\u2019t explain a procedure in depth, you can\nexplain the kinds of noises they might hear, the tastes they might have, and\nthe sensations they might experience in his mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your child that they can signal the pediatric dentist\nto stop at any time if necessary. Not only does that help them feel as if they\nhas some control in the situation, but it can increase trust between your child\nand their pediatric dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Positivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you talk negatively about going to the dentist or the\nprocedure, your child will certainly feel negatively about it as well. Make\ngoing to the dentist a positive thing, because it is! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although you could explain the negative outcomes of not\ngoing to the dentist, focus on the positive outcomes of the checkup or procedure.\nA beautiful smile. Clean teeth and gums. A healthy mouth. Happy child!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also offer a reward or treat for cooperating, such\nas stickers or a coloring book. You decide how big or small you want to go and\nwhat will motivate your child to be \u201cbrave.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Relaxation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are tons of relaxation techniques you can use to\nreduce anxiety. Deep breathing works wonders for stress, even in children. You\ncan also bring an object, like a stuffed toy or blanket, from home for them to\nhold, so they can feel more comfortable. On your way to the dentist, listen to\ncalming music or their favorite song to help them feel at ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also try visualization techniques with your child,\nwhere you remember happy memories or events. To distract them, have them count\nthe tiles on the ceiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Role-modeling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One study found that children were twice as likely to fear\nthe dentist if their guardians did. If you have dental anxiety, don\u2019t let it\ninterfere with your child\u2019s interaction with the dentist. Try to be a good role\nmodel when it is your turn to visit the dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Desensitization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask the dentist to gradually expose your child to the tools they\nwill use. For instance, if you child needs their mouth numbed for a procedure, the\npediatric dentist could show them the needle and explain the parts and\ndemonstrate where the needle will go in their mouth. The more times your child\ncan interact with the tools in a stress-free environment, the more desensitized\nthey will be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Struggling with the needs of an anxious child can be\nstress-inducing, but there are plenty of ways to help them form a positive\nrelationship with dental care that lasts for life! A pediatric dentist is the\nperfect source for kid-friendly tips as well, if you need more help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dixhillsdentist.com\/meet-dr-shubha-soni-gaur.html\">Dr. Shubha\nSoni-Gaur<\/a> is a board-certified pediatric dentist at Dix Hills Family\nDentistry with two children of her own. She is passionate about pediatric\ndentistry and completed a two-year pediatric dental residency at New York\nPresbyterian Hospital and Columbia University. For more complex procedures, Dr.\nSoni is able to administer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dixhillsdentist.com\/pediatric-dentistry.html\">nitrous oxide\nsedation<\/a>, which offers maximum comfort, especially for anxious\npatients. She loves to make going to the dentist a fun experience for her\npatients. You can contact her by calling (631) 673-8040 or clicking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dixhillsdentist.com\/contact-us.html\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your child has dental anxiety. Perhaps they have had a bad experience in the past. Perhaps the dental tools or sounds seem scary to them. Maybe you fear the dentist as well, and it has rubbed off on them. Whatever the reason, dental anxiety is very real. 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