Children & Dental Anxiety

There are many adults that are afraid of the dentist, so it shouldn't be a surprise that children experience dental anxiety too. Children get this fear of the dentist from many sources. If you get nervous before the dentist, your child might pick up on that. At Kidz Connextion Dental & Braces, we specialize in pediatric dentistry. Here are a few causes of children’s dental phobia and what to do about it.

Though the most common cause of pediatric dental fear is caused by the parents, there are other factors as well. Children who have experienced painful dental visits will have a harder time going back. The sight or feel of dental instruments can be obtrusive and alarming too. An unappealing dental setting might also make a child uneasy. This is why at Kidz Connextion Dental & Braces, we offer a child-friendly office. Pediatric dentists are experienced and specialized in making your children feel comfortable.

The best solution to pediatric dental anxiety is to create a friendly image of the dentist. Try to avoid telling your children any of your negative past experiences with the dentist. This will only make them apprehensive. Give your children positive information instead. Let your child know that there is nothing to be afraid of and that dental visits are important.

Try to get your children used to the dentist as early as possible. A child should have their first dental appointment by their first birthday at the latest.

Kidz Connextion Dental & Braces are located throughout the Phoenix, AZ., area. To schedule an appointment, visit our website or call our offices.