As a child, I remember that I used to go to the dentist alone. I guess the thought of eating an ice cream after tooth extraction excites me. And that’s where I got the courage to go to the dentist alone. Of course, I want my kids to have the same courage as mine, not necessarily going to the dentist alone, but you know, at least not crying while sitting on the “chair”. I admit though, sitting on the dental chair makes me anxious. I guess that feeling will never go away, even if the dental clinic is as good as western dental. It must be the needles or the gadgets or the just like an ant bite (not!) anticipation.
From our recent visit to the dentist, I was told that the earlier you expose them to the dentist the better. As early as one tooth appear, bring them to the dentist just for familiarization sake. Bring them to the dentist every now and then every 2 months for the first 2 years and more frequent as their teeth starts to show signs of decay. I also learned that girls are braver than boys (as mentioned by our dentist, based on their patients most likely), so I guess I have to be prepared with screams and nos with my boys.
