The most common dental problems in children are occlusal and proximal caries. However, also trauma from blows or falls, abscesses with fistula, tooth eruption problems, pacifier use – deformation, enamel and dentin anomalies are another series of dental problems present among the youngest children.
How often should I take my child to the dentist?
Dr. Laura Strugaru recommends going to the dentist at least once a year, although she reminds us that it is advisable to do so between 2 and 3 times starting at the age of 2. As the child grows older, it will be necessary to continue to follow up and, depending on the case, increase the number of annual visits.
On the other hand, it is also important to remember the importance of regular visits, since they help children to become familiar with their dentist and lose the fear they have when they have to go for a visit.
Go earlier with the child so that he/she gets used to it.
It is important that things are done at the child’s pace and that parents have patience and understand that it is important for them to get used to the visits.
Parents should have a positive demeanor through the child to help and prepare him/her.
What exactly is dental phobia?
Dentist phobia is a fear that is accompanied by anxiety or anguish and even, in some cases, panic attacks, in situations where there is a tendency to anticipate negative consequences without them having occurred.
One of the ways to deal with this phobia is by resorting to the systemic exposure technique and for this it is important to visit the dentist periodically and carry out the pertinent check-ups. The best situation is prevention rather than treatment, which is why it is so important for the child to get used to the dentist.