The first visit is mostly looking and counting, often no cleaning at all. Telling your child exactly what happens, in order, takes most of the surprise out of it. You know which steps your kid will snag on. Change anything.
One tip from a dad who's been there
Ask the office for the quietest appointment slot (often first thing in the morning) and bring the printed schedule so the dentist can follow your child's order, not theirs.
Common questions
What if my child won't open their mouth at the dentist?
Tell the office ahead of time; many dentists will do a slow first visit where your child just sits in the chair and watches. The schedule helps because the visit stops being a mystery. Counting teeth can wait for visit two.
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