{"id":165,"date":"2019-03-31T19:39:05","date_gmt":"2019-03-31T19:39:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/blog\/?p=165"},"modified":"2019-04-09T01:43:59","modified_gmt":"2019-04-09T01:43:59","slug":"165","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/blog\/2019\/03\/31\/165\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Ensure Your Child\u2019s First Visit to the Dentist Goes Well"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"HappyIt\u2019s only natural for a young child to feel a bit anxious during their first visit to a dentist<\/a>. All of us have been in their shoes at one time or another. You can help to calm your little one\u2019s jitters by taking him or her to the office for an initial pre-visit. There\u2019s nothing like a little friendly familiarity to dispel anxiety and promote understanding.<\/p>\n

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What a Dental Pre-Visit Is All About<\/h2>\n

Think about the first time you slept alone in a dark room. You were probably very young and more than a little afraid. But, over time, you gradually grew accustomed to the environment. Nowadays it\u2019s second nature.<\/p>\n

This points out an important fact about human nature: we instinctively fear the unknown. But those fears fade away once the strange and new becomes the old and familiar.<\/p>\n

This same principle applies to dentist appointments. Knowing a little bit about the office environment ahead of time helps children to<\/span> relax while they\u2019re sitting in the dental chair.<\/p>\n

This is why a dental pre-visit makes so much sense. Meeting the dentist ahead of time and getting a glimpse of the surroundings is a great way to lay needless worry to rest. Here\u2019s what to expect during the typical pre-visit:<\/p>\n