Contenu connexe Similaire à First Visit Tips - Special Needs Pediatric Dental Care | Rockford, IL (20) First Visit Tips - Special Needs Pediatric Dental Care | Rockford, IL3. “Dentistry That Cares From The Start”
•From your first dental
care visit 1 - 18 years old,
we will count and clean
your children's teeth.
5. • Our office is set-up as
one large room with
several dental chairs for
exams and cleanings. All
parents are welcome
into the exam area.
7. • We recognize that many
children have had or still
have ‘dental anxieties’
and that sometimes
11. •We are committed to
providing safe dental care
for all children regardless
of their developmental or
other special health care
needs.
13. •Be assured our office
will give your child all the
attention and gentleness
required for a positive
dental experience.
15. •We’ve outlined some preplanning tips you as the
parent can do to help both
you and your child have a
great experience at our office.
17. 1. Very young children
don’t have a realistic
sense of time. Wait until
the day of the
appointment to inform
your child.
18. Tell them you’re going to
visit a tooth doctor who
will count their teeth and
teach them how to take
care of their teeth.
20. 2. We have plenty of
toys, books and
videos in the office –
most kids don’t want
to leave!
23. Do NOT use words like
‘drill,’ ‘hurt’ or ‘needle’ –
they will only create
unsure thoughts in your
child.
25. 4. We examine infants
and toddlers while sitting
on their parent’s lap in
the dental chair.
27. 5. If your child has a
special toy or a blanket
they rely on when they
are anxious, please bring
it to the appointment.
28. We check teeth of dolls
and stuffed animals, too,
so if your child has a
favorite one, please bring
it.
30. The American Association
of Pediatric Dentists
defines persons with
special health care needs
as individuals who have a
physical, developmental,