How to Choose the Best Kids’ Dentist

Going to the dentist for the first time can be frightening for your child. It’s important to make sure the experience is a positive one for both you and your child, but choosing the right pediatric dentist can be difficult. Dr. Yury Slepak, DDS, the Brooklyn pediatric dentist of the Pediatric Dental & Associates of Brooklyn p.c, has some tips for choosing the right pediatric dentist for your child.

Initial Visit

Set up a routine, initial visit when nothing is wrong with your child’s teeth. Of course, if an emergency does occur, call for an appointment immediately. However, setting up a non-threatening initial appointment insures that the visit will be a positive one for your child and it gives you, the parent, an opportunity to evaluate the dentist and his practice in a more relaxed frame of mind.

Atmosphere

While you are waiting with your child to see the dentist, evaluate the atmosphere in the waiting room and the examination rooms. Is the waiting room kid friendly? Are there toys to play with that will help reduce your child’s stress? Evaluate how organized the office staff are. Are the dental tools child sized?

Demeanor

Evaluate the way the pediatric dentist handles difficult patients. Is he calm and reassuring? Does he have patience? Is he able to handle the child without losing his temper? How the dentist handles the most difficult patients will give you a good idea about how he’ll treat your child. Going to the dentist can cause anxiety in children. You want to make sure your dentist is equipped to handle inevitable meltdowns with calm, patient, and caring results.

Services

When researching the right pediatric dentist for your child, make sure the dentist you select can provide you with a range of services: from simple cleanings to orthodontia to pediatric oral surgery. The relationship you build with your child’s dentist should be one of trust and he should be the one you can go to no matter what treatment your child may need now or in the future.

Finding the right pediatric dentist for your child will create a positive memory that can last throughout adulthood. Establishing a caring, encouraging relationship between your child and his dentist will ensure that your child maintains his oral health throughout his life. Call our office today and set up an appointment. We’re here to help.

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