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Mississauga Sedation Dentistry for Children
Dental Phobias
Dental phobia can be very harmful. It is common for children to be fearful of the dentist. This fear may have resulted from their own traumatic experience, fear of pain, or being intimidated by needles and tools often found in the office.
All of these things can cause children great anxiety and lead to them refusing to attend their check- ups. However, ignoring oral hygiene can be extremely harmful to your child's oral health and can result in infected teeth and gums.
We recognize that a traumatic dental experience can live in a child's memory for years, and to help your child during their regular check-ups, we are sensitive to any dental phobia they might experience.
We understand that a visit to the dentist can be overwhelming. That's why we listen to your child's fear and work to understand why, specifically, they are afraid. After hearing your and your child's concerns, we can provide you with options to help the appointment run smoothly. For extremely anxious patients, we offer dentistry asleep, which can help to allay any of your child's concerns about pain.
We maintain a friendly and relaxing atmosphere for children and are committed to establishing a trusted relationship so your child will feel secure and at ease on a visit to our office.
In order to avoid dental phobia, it is important for children to begin attending regular check-ups at an early age.
This will allow your child to become comfortable and familiar with both their dentist and the dentist's equipment. Keep in mind that it's beneficial to not mention any of your own fears to your children, since they might absorb your concerns about dental care. And, of course, it is essential for you to promote good dental care at home so as to avoid any potential difficult dentalsurgeries and procedures.
Addressing dental phobia while your child is young willhelp them develop a routine of healthy, worry-free dental hygiene that will carry them into adulthood.
