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Maybe it starts with a dull, throbbing pain. Or perhaps your child complains that it hurts when she bites down on something hard or opens her mouth really wide.\u00a0These are all indications that your child could have a cavity.<\/strong> Obviously, getting that child\u2019s first cavity filled might create anxiety in your little one; but you can help your child establish a healthy relationship with the dentist — even in these younger years — by taking care of this child\u2019s first cavity in the best way possible. Our own Dr. Casey provides a few tips for parents.<\/p>\n Some of us are still\u00a0anxious about going to the dentist<\/a>\u00a0well into our adult years; but it\u2019s important to keep in mind that your child will pick up on your anxiety. You can be confident that our Dental Express staff and dentists will go the extra mile to make sure your little one is comfortable. Feel free to call us ahead of your child\u2019s cavity filling to let us know if you have concerns about her anxiety.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a simple tip, but easy to overlook: timing. Now is not quite the best time to admonish your child for not brushing her teeth or flossing every day! Hold off on having that conversation until after the procedure has been completed.<\/p>\n Explain what will happen \u2013 but be careful of providing too many details. It\u2019s important for your child to understand what to expect in age-appropriate vocabulary. Explain what she\u2019ll see and hear, so she\u2019s not surprised by the \u201cwhirring\u201d sound of the drill, but steer clear of using clinical words like \u201cneedles\u201d and \u201cdrills.\u201d Watching a few videos ahead of time will help! Check out \u201cDudley the Dinosaur<\/a>,\u201d the American Dental Association\u2019s ambassador for good dental health. Dudley and his friends learn a lot about going to the dentist in their animated adventures. Sesame Street also has a classic\u00a0Elmo\u2019s World video about visiting the dentist<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sometimes, a sedative is needed to help younger children when they are having a cavity filled. However, this is not the right choice for everyone. We\u2019ll carefully evaluate your child\u2019s unique situation. Ask me or any of our dentists your questions about using them for this procedure.<\/p>\n Hopefully, your child has already met members of our health care team. However, if you\u2019re new to the area, we want you to know that you and your child are always welcome in our office. We find that it\u2019s often useful to have a \u201cgetting to know you\u201d meeting with your child before treatment. We\u2019ll show your child the dental chair, the ones who will be caring for him or her, and help ease the anxiety of being in a new place with funny smells and a lot of noises. This way, your child will have a better idea of what to expect. Of course, if your child\u2019s cavity<\/a> requires immediate attention, we\u2019ll schedule an appointment as soon as possible. As always, we welcome walk-in appointments from both new and established patients.<\/p>\n Do you remember your first trip to the dentist? What were some of the thoughts or feelings you had? If you were nervous or apprehensive, realize that your child may be experiencing the same thing. It\u2019s natural to be uneasy when facing a new experience; that\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to establish a great relationship with the dentist before a cavity appears. We\u2019ve even compiled a list of\u00a05 ways to make your child\u2019s trip to the dentist a fun experience<\/a>. Just remember: we\u2019ve helped children of all ages through the experience of getting their first cavity filled. We want to be partners in your care and serve your whole family. Questions? We welcome the opportunity to provide any information you need. ___\u00a0Dental Express offers dental care for the entire family, including SmileCorrect, implants, emergency dental care and maintenance services. With four convenient locations in San Diego, our practice features compassionate care coupled with state-of-the-art technology. Contact us to schedule an appointment today.<\/em>\u00a0___<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Maybe it starts with a dull, throbbing pain. Or perhaps your child complains that it hurts when she bites down on something hard or opens her mouth really wide.\u00a0These are all indications that your child could have a cavity. 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Avoid telling your child that a filling is a punishment<\/h2>\n
Talk about the procedure ahead of time<\/h2>\n
Speak to us about the possibilities of laughing gas or sedatives<\/h2>\n
Use this opportunity as time to get to know our staff<\/h2>\n
A trip to the dentist shouldn\u2019t be frightening<\/h2>\n