How can we help you?
We know that you probably have a lot of questions, and we are more than happy to provide the answers!
Take a moment and look through our collection of frequently asked questions. If you don't see your question answered here or if you need more information, let us know!
At Shoreline Children's Dentistry, we believe that education is a crucial part of every dental visit. We'll always take the time to talk to you about your concerns and make sure that all of your questions are answered.
Behavior Guidance
6 Ways to Help Your Child Stay Calm at the Dentist:
1. Remember, calm is contagious – and so is anxiety! When parents are nervous, kids can tell. Keep calm, and all will go well.
2. Catch those zzzz's! Make sure your child gets lots of sleep before the appointment. A full night's sleep or a nap can help things go smoothly.
3 Keep kids busy. Distract them with books, music, or their favorite video game.
4. Food. Hungry kids are NOT going to be happy kids. Eat a healthy snack before you get to the dentist. No sugary treats, of course!
5. Comfort items can help ease stress. Bring a bear to hold or a blanket to cuddle.
6. Praise your child for good behavior during and after a successful visit. Make their visit a positive experience that they can be happy about.
It is especially important to bring your child in if you are worried about cooperation!
Allow us to show your child around the office and demonstrate how easy and fun it can be coming to Shoreline Children’s Dentistry. We would rather meet your child for several happy visits so that they can get to know our office and build trust with our team. This way, if your child ever needs dental work or has an emergency, cooperation will be easier because they are already familiar with the office and will have established a level of trust with us.
We have a number of techniques that we can use to help guide your child's behavior. Modeling, positive reinforcement, and distraction can work wonders! You might be surprised at what we can achieve!
It's important to remember that we have truly seen it all. Dr. Kate is patient and compassionate and understands that dental visits can be a scary new experience. We'll take our time and let you and your child guide us so that we can build rapport and trust.
If your child continues to feel distress, we can discuss nitrous oxide. This sedating gas is highly effective and extremely safe – even for young children!