Professional fluoride treatments. Make dental visits positive. Play dentist before making the real visit to familiarize him or her with what will happen. Avoid using negative words like drill, shot, or hurt. Answer questions honestly, but not too specifically.
Dental professionals have special ways of explaining procedures to kids.
Begin dental visits early. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that your child see a dentist by his or her first birthday. At that point the dentist will check for any cavities in the child's primary teeth and for such early developmental problems as a bad bite. Encourage good eating habits. A balanced diet will help make sure your child has healthy teeth.