Finding the Right Dentist for Your Children

child in dentists surgery learning how to brush teeth with giant toothbrush It is important to choose the right dentist (and the right dentist office) for your children – and although your new dentist should be very knowledgeable about children’s teeth, there is more to it than just that. Here are some things to keep in mind when deciding who will care for your children’s teeth.

Where Do You Start?

Where do you start when trying to find the right pediatric dentist? Reviews on the internet can help, but asking other parents who they take their children to might be the best way to get the pros and cons of local dentists. If you know and like your child’s pediatrician, you can no doubt trust their opinion, as well.

Once you make that initial appointment, make note:

  • Do they seem to like kids? We’ve all been around people who don’t like children, and it shows. It should go without saying that your child’s dentist should be gentle and patient with children, and they should make visits to the dentist as comfortable and as pleasant as possible.
  • Do they know how to talk to children? The right dentist will be able to impress upon children how important it is to take care of their teeth, without scaring or nagging them.
  • Do they know how to talk to parents? The right dentist will not only be able to talk with your kids, but they will be able to answer all of your questions and concerns about your child’s oral health.
  • Do they work with special needs children? If your child is special needs, you know how important it is that they have the right medical team. You need a dentist who knows about the specific problems that special needs children have with their oral health and one who also has experience working with special needs children.

If you want your children to develop good oral health habits, it is important to start early, and having the right dentist is an important part of that. You and your children should never be made to feel like you are just another appointment on the books. Contact Pound Ridge Cosmetic Dentistry in Pound Ridge, New York, at 914-468-4759 for an appointment today!

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