Hi all
I stay in Scotland if this makes a difference.
My 2 year old (2yrs 5m) is very afraid of the dentist. Ever since they brought out a puppet with giant teeth to make him less afraid ( 🤦🏼♀️ ) it's gotten worse. He's hysterical just walking into the waiting room.
At the last appointment I said let's leave it a while (they were trying every month to get him used to it but the upset was only getting worse each time). We tried everything and brought favourite teddies to appointments to get their teeth checked too. So I said he needs a break from this and when he's a little older/understands more we can try again. They're going to get back in touch in 6 months to try again. They're happy that we brush for over 2 minutes every morning and night (no problem doing this) and that he only drinks water or milk and sometimes we'll make a smoothie together. What else can I do?
But another mum mentioned that they get a fluoride coating (I might be getting this wrong) or some kind coating put on their teeth at this age and I'm worried he's missing out on getting this. I don't know what I can do about it as they've never even been able to get into his mouth- aside from a quick look when he's screaming!