Do you have fears and anxieties from previous bad experiences at the dentist? You’re not the only one. Many of our adult patients suffered from traumatic or stressful experiences at the dentist or orthodontist when they were young. We are able to help you overcome these anxieties with our happy gas, our painless injections and our friendly step by step approach. However, many parents subconsciously pass their fears onto their children. Saying things like “we need to be brave at the dentist” or “you need to be a big boy at the dentist” can actually worsen your child’s experience. Kids pick up on your emotions and expressions – especially if you seem anxious or fearful. They will then assume that the dentist is a scary place where they need to be brave and prepare for painful treatments, however at Vivid, this isn’t the case.

 

Even if you struggle with fears or concerns about the dentist yourself, the worst thing you can do for your child is to give them a similar fear. Try using positive and supportive expressions when talking to your child about their dental visits, so they are relaxed. We are very gentle and only proceed with treatment if children are comfortable – so your child won’t be pressured or traumatised at Vivid Dental.

Things like teeth brushing charts and watching our teeth brushing  video with Happy Henry can really get your child engaged and excited about the dentist. Tell your child about the toys we have here to play with, the Dinosaur Happy Henry, and the cool chair that goes up and down! This way your child is curious to come in and see all there is to experience at Vivid Dental.