how pediatric dentists help kids stay comfortable at the dentist
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HOW PEDIATRIC DENTISTS HELP KIDS STAY COMFORTABLE AT THE DENTIST
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Young children may often feel nervous about going to the dental office because they do not know what to expect. The sounds of the dental tools could cause them to feel uncomfortable and worried about what is going on in their mouth. However, there are quite a few things that pediatric dentists do to help kids stay comfortable at the dentist.
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Create a Kid-Friendly Office The first thing a pediatric dentist will normally do is decorate the office to make it kid-friendly. Not only are the walls often painted with bright colors and decorations, but there may even be a few other things in the office that keep children excited, happy and comfortable. Some of those items include: •Books•Video game systems•Aquarium with plenty of fish•Crayons and coloring books
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Offer Fun Prophy Paste Flavors During the dental cleaning, a pediatric dentist may offer some fun prophy paste flavors for the child so that he or she will feel more involved. Some of the different flavors offered may include cotton candy, bubblegum, chocolate and watermelon.
Hand Out Gift Bags at the End of a Visit After each visit, the pediatric dentist may hand out gift bags to the children. These bags can include a toothbrush, mini toothpaste and a few small toys or crayons for the kids. It gives all of the children something to look forward to after their visit. Check out this website to find out more about the dentist for kids in Cary - www.serenesmiles.com/pediatric