by Christina Steiner | Jul 14, 2021 | baby toddler, dental care, dentist, easing fears, kids, parent tips, protection, smile
Pediatric dentistry is the specialty of dentistry that focuses on the oral health of young people. Many families wonder whether they should take their child to their family dentist or look for a pediatric dentist. While a family dentist can certainly care for your...
by Christina Steiner | May 10, 2021 | dental care, dentist, easing fears, health, hygienist, kids, parent tips, protection, smile
Have you been delaying your child’s dental visits due to COVID? If so, you’re not alone. A national poll suggests that a third of parents say the COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult to get dental care for their children. Since the pandemic began, 40% of parents...
by Christina Steiner | Jun 16, 2020 | dentist, easing fears, health, kids, parent tips
Does your child get anxious about going to the dentist? Rest assured, it is perfectly normal – in fact, almost 20% of school age children are afraid of visiting the dentist. Whether its fear of being separated from their parents or a fear of the unknown, there are...
by Christina Steiner | Jan 1, 2020 | baby toddler, dental care, dentist, easing fears, kids, parent tips
A Positive Experience for All Taking your kids to the dentist can be stressful. Whether its general anxiety over visiting the dentist, a child with special needs or fear of a necessary treatment or procedure, we do our best to make sure every visit to our practice is...
by Capital City Pediatric Dentistry | Apr 11, 2018 | dentist, easing fears, kids, parent tips
An anxious child may be fearful of visiting the dentist. Professionals who work with children should always approach with understanding and a calm demeanor. Let the staff know that your child may be afraid so they can plan accordingly and take extra care. Most...
by Capital City Pediatric Dentistry | Nov 21, 2017 | dentist, easing fears, kids
Children should visit the dentist twice per year for a healthy mouth. In addition, regular visits help kids to become comfortable and friendly with the dentist and staff. If your child has worry or fear about seeing the dentist, try playing dentist at home. Positive...
