It can be tough to occupy a child in a waiting room for even a basic dental check up. If your child is seeing the dentist for a more complicated procedure, they might be more anxious about their visit than just a checkup. Keeping your child calm while waiting will fall to you as the parent. Here are four things you can do to help quell your child’s anxiety in the waiting room before a dental procedure.…
Read More »When it comes to emergency dental work, few things are as concerning as having one of your teeth knocked out. No matter how it happens, getting care right away is important. The sooner you see your dentist, the greater your chances will be of restoring that tooth. Here’s a look at some of the things you should know to avoid damaging the tooth or your chances of repair. Don’t Wrap The Tooth In Anything…
Read More »Children with autism spectrum disorder often have difficulty responding to new people, sensations and places, which is why going to the dentist can become such a monumental task. If you have had trouble taking your autistic child to the dentist in the past or are bracing for the first real examination, you may be able to promote a better experience for everyone involved by understanding and working with the difficulties caused by autism.…
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