It can be said that the most difficult treatment of teeth for children is at the stage of convincing children to cooperate with doctors. This depends not only on the doctor’s ability to persuade, but the family also plays a very important role. In order for children to be happy and not afraid every time they come for dental treatment, parents and family members of children need to keep in mind some of the following principles:
Do not drag the doctor to scare the child: Words like “the doctor has a big needle, not good is a parent until the doctor” inadvertently instills in the child’s mind a scary image of the doctor, making children afraid every time they see a doctor, treating doctors like candies. Create an image of doctors in your child’s mind as big friends who help children protect their health.
Behavior depends on the personality of the child: for obedient but shy children, parents need to be there to encourage their children, for difficult or shy children, parents should leave children alone with the doctor…
Coordinate with doctors to change children’s behavior: doctors only examine and treat patients for a short time, while changing children’s oral hygiene habits is a long journey that requires patience and great effort of parents.
Regularly urging, reminding and setting an example of parents will help children gradually form good habits to protect oral health such as regular brushing, using silk thread, limiting the intake of sweets …
Finally, do not forget to have your child visit for regular dental check-ups at least 2 times a year.
