{"id":164,"date":"2017-09-17T03:07:20","date_gmt":"2017-09-17T03:07:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ddsdc.com\/blog\/?p=164"},"modified":"2017-10-17T03:08:29","modified_gmt":"2017-10-17T03:08:29","slug":"dentist-in-washington-dc-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ddsdc.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/17\/dentist-in-washington-dc-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Children Are Less Likely to Fear the Dentist if Parents Set the Example"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"familyDo your children squirm and protest when it\u2019s time to visit your dentist in Washington, DC, for their cleanings and checkups<\/a>? Kids generally don\u2019t like to sit still anyway, and they might hate the idea of having a stranger poke around in their mouth \u2014 especially if they might get lectured about proper oral hygiene habits. One of the best things you can do to help alleviate your children\u2019s fear of the dentist is to take care of your own oral health. Here\u2019s how you can make dental care a more positive experience for the entire family.<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t Skip Your Own Appointments<\/h2>\n

The author of a study that appeared in the journal Pediatrics<\/a> noted, \u201cWhen parents don’t see the dentist, their children are much less likely to see the dentist\u2026 It looks like strategies to promote oral health should focus on the whole family.\u201d<\/p>\n

Therefore, it\u2019s important that you\u2019re diligent about visiting your dental care provider at least twice a year to get your own pearly whites taken care of. You could even try to schedule appointments for your entire family on one day. Everyone can make a team effort to care for their gorgeous smiles.<\/p>\n

What if you have some anxiety about climbing into that big chair? Try not to let your young children sense that; fear is contagious, and you shouldn\u2019t let anxiety get in the way of oral health.<\/p>\n

How to Maintain a Positive Attitude<\/h2>\n

Your children will carry what they learn from you about oral healthcare for their entire lives, so it\u2019s important that you set a great example from the time they\u2019re very young. To make dental care more enjoyable for you and your little ones, be sure you:<\/p>\n