How was your child's first dentist experience.

[Lee-Bee]

My husband and I went for our appointments last week...we overlapped each other so my 23months old spent about 15minutes sitting between my legs as I laid on the table with them cleaning my teeth with all the tools. At first she was a bit weary...but by the time my husband came to get her she was leaning in trying to see closer. The staff and dentist all talked with her and showed her stuff. She has been to all our appointments and had a chance to see everything. She is long due to go herself...the current recommendation is that they have their first appointment by 1yr of age. Our dentist doesn't really do many kids though so they said to come later. I think we will find a pediatric dentist for her and go in the coming months. Better they sit in the chair and have someone touch their teeth when it's not needed then have them go for the first time and actually need something done.

For a 6yr old I would find lots of books and videos and make the child fully aware of what will happen they are old enough to learn beforehand and not be taken by surprise.