Children like to copy their parents’ behavior. Sometimes it’s on purpose, like when they dress up in mom’s shoes or dad’s hats. Other times it’s unintentional, like learning to fear the dentist. Research shows that parents pass along their fear of the dentist to their kids. … [Read more...]
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3 Bribe-Free Ways to Get Your Kids to the Dentist
Which trip would you have an easier time announcing to your kids: Disney or the dentist? We bet we know the answer. Parents play an important role in how kids react to a dental visit. If you’re negative about the experience, kids are more likely to mirror those thoughts. … [Read more...]
Fear Your Dental Cleaning? Maybe an Ultrasound Can Help
Pain is a major reason that adults avoid the dentist. 74% of Americans polled said that pain during treatment was the reason they don’t go to the dentist. But, many don’t realize that, like other industries, dentistry has evolved with the patient in mind. Today, many dental … [Read more...]
Calming Apps for Anxiety at the Dentist
It’s estimated that 36 percent of people living in the United States have a fear of dental treatment and going to the dentist. This fear can make people avoid the dentist at all costs or create a stressful situation. Neglecting routine care or necessary procedures from the … [Read more...]
What’s the Cost: Avoiding the Dentist
Does the cost of your dental cleanings keep you from going to the dentist twice a year? The real cost of skipping the dentist may be more than you think. If you’re steering clear of visiting the dentist, you may be impacting more than your mouth. Dental cleanings have direct … [Read more...]