{"id":709,"date":"2022-01-07T04:20:09","date_gmt":"2022-01-07T04:20:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthysmilecentre.com.au\/?p=709"},"modified":"2024-09-09T23:47:21","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T23:47:21","slug":"prevent-fears-or-phobias-of-the-dentist-in-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthysmilecentre.com.au\/prevent-fears-or-phobias-of-the-dentist-in-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Prevent fears or phobias of the dentist in children"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Even people who don\u2019t mind visiting the dentist probably wouldn\u2019t say it was an enjoyable experience. In fact, dentists themselves report that going to the dentist is not easy for them. The fact is, taking yourself to the dentist, laying yourself down in the chair and opening your mouth wide for instruments that quite frankly look dangerous, is not something that comes naturally to anyone. Least of all children or anyone who has a fear of the dentist<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Getting your child to the dentist in Erskineville<\/a><\/strong>
According to research, children who are introduced to dental appointments at an early age are less likely to develop a fear of the dentist. They\u2019re also more likely to have a positive attitude to oral health. In turn, they\u2019re more likely to have a healthy mouth for longer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Did you know that adult teeth actually start to develop way before they appear?<\/strong>
In fact, adult tooth growth begins at birth and only ends when they are fully emerged. The early dental health of your child can play an important role in how their adult teeth form. Dental trauma, malnutrition and many other factors as a young child can affect adult teeth later in life. Problems can include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n