Children are often afraid of doctors, and a particular fear appears before going to the dentist. The procedures may not be the most pleasant, but they are usually unavoidable.
Therefore, it is necessary to find out what caused the fear, and then help the child overcome it.
Why does fear appear?
More often it is associated with a negative experience, for example, when a tooth hurt too much or a doctor accidentally hurt.
The problem may also be related to how parents behave, for example, talking to each other about how scared they are to go to the doctor.
Sometimes the whole point is that the child simply does not understand why he needs to go to the dentist’s office and why the most unpleasant sounds are heard from there.
How to solve the problem
It is important to explain in an accessible way the benefits of a doctor's examination and timely treatment. The child needs to be explained what equipment is used and for what purpose, so that it does not come as a shock to him.
The most effective way is a personal example. The parent must show that he does not tolerate pain, but visits the doctor on time and does it bravely enough.
In addition, you need to demonstrate all the useful habits from your own experience, for example, how to brush your teeth correctly, when to ask a doctor a question and make an appointment.
Before the visit, you can also watch cartoons or films about dentists and “treat” the teeth of a toy.
Earlier we talked about how to raise a healthy child.
