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I'm taking my son to dentist the first time.

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jacqueNR · 25/07/2022 11:43

I'm taking my son to the dentist for the first time, any tips to make him feel relaxed and make it a fun activity to do? I have booked myself to see a dentist too so I'm going to do it first in front of him just to show him nothing to be afraid of.

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avocadotofu · 25/07/2022 12:06

We watched a couple of YouTube videos about going to the dentist and talked about what would happen first.

BertieBotts · 25/07/2022 12:07

Yes, role playing first is helpful.

HorseInTheHouse · 25/07/2022 12:14

Don't start by thinking he would be afraid, unless there is some particular reason that he would? It's no big deal, the dentist will have seen little children before and will doubtless be friendly and gentle. They just take a little look at the teeth at that age, maybe put some fluoride paste on. He'll probably get a sticker or something afterwards which is fun.

I wouldn't go yourself in front of him personally, because adult dentistry can be a lot more than just a look and can involve noisy or sharp looking tools. It could easily be counter productive. Unless you instructed the dentist to not actually do anything for you?

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jacqueNR · 28/07/2022 11:34

avocadotofu · 25/07/2022 12:06

We watched a couple of YouTube videos about going to the dentist and talked about what would happen first.

yes I think he watched a peppa pig video with the dentist episode and he really liked it. I also have mentioned we are going to the dentist this morning he seems very excited about It! so finger crossed!! xx

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jacqueNR · 28/07/2022 11:35

HorseInTheHouse · 25/07/2022 12:14

Don't start by thinking he would be afraid, unless there is some particular reason that he would? It's no big deal, the dentist will have seen little children before and will doubtless be friendly and gentle. They just take a little look at the teeth at that age, maybe put some fluoride paste on. He'll probably get a sticker or something afterwards which is fun.

I wouldn't go yourself in front of him personally, because adult dentistry can be a lot more than just a look and can involve noisy or sharp looking tools. It could easily be counter productive. Unless you instructed the dentist to not actually do anything for you?

you've made a good point. maybe let him go first? He was quite happy when I mentioned we going to see dentist later this afternoon..=)

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viques · 28/07/2022 11:52

If he can sit in the chair for a ride it will be fun, either with you or on his own. Most dentists have stickers, kids toothbrushes and tubes of toothpaste so he might get loaded with goodies too. Maybe even a dental mirror which will be great for playing dentists at home with you and his teddies.

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jacqueNR · 29/07/2022 11:54

viques · 28/07/2022 11:52

If he can sit in the chair for a ride it will be fun, either with you or on his own. Most dentists have stickers, kids toothbrushes and tubes of toothpaste so he might get loaded with goodies too. Maybe even a dental mirror which will be great for playing dentists at home with you and his teddies.

it went really really well!! no tears and dentist was very happy with his teeth and attitude. We then bought him his favourite magazine as a reward. Thank you so much for all the help!!

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