As a Connecticut Pediatric Dentist, Dr. Ammar Idlibi aims to make his
practice a positive experience for children. Pediatric specialists like
Dr. Ammar Idlibi do this because they understand the common fear of
dentistry that can develop during childhood and, often, carry over into
adulthood. It is important that parents do their part in making
dentistry a positive experience, otherwise the work of pediatric
dentists is unlikely to calm the fears of little ones. Tips like those
below can help you make dentistry something that your child looks
forward to, instead of something that he or she dreads.
- Set an Example – If your child never sees you go to the dentist, it can be a scarier experience. Set an example by going to routine checkups with your child present, brushing and flossing twice daily where your child can see you and talking about dentists in positive ways. Children emulate their parents, so if you like the dentist, your child is more likely to do the same.
- Read (Fun) Dentistry Books – Find fun dentistry stories in the children’s section of your local book stores and read them aloud to your child. This can make him or her think about dentistry in a new and fun way that makes dentist visits something to look forward to.
- Role Play – Role playing dentist visits by allowing your child to play dentist on you or on stuffed animals makes dentistry interesting and positive.
