{"id":198,"date":"2022-01-10T20:17:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-10T20:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casperchildrensdental.com\/blog\/?p=198"},"modified":"2022-03-03T20:51:57","modified_gmt":"2022-03-03T20:51:57","slug":"childrens-dentist-and-books-to-reduce-dental-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casperchildrensdental.com\/blog\/2022\/01\/10\/childrens-dentist-and-books-to-reduce-dental-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"How Books Can Help Reduce Your Child\u2019s Dental Anxiety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casperchildrensdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/AdobeStock_72287931__1646318157_18088.jpg\" alt=\"father reading to his son\" class=\"wp-image-199\" width=\"321\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casperchildrensdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/AdobeStock_72287931__1646318157_18088.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.casperchildrensdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/AdobeStock_72287931__1646318157_18088-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.casperchildrensdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/AdobeStock_72287931__1646318157_18088-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 321px) 100vw, 321px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s time to schedule an appointment with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casperchildrensdental.com\/about-our-office.html\">children\u2019s dentist<\/a> for your little one. While it may still be weeks or even months away, you notice each time you bring it up, they became fearful and run away. What can you do? Fortunately, many authors understand this topic all-too-well, which is good news for parents like you. If you want to help minimize your child\u2019s dental anxiety, take a look at a few books that can help make their upcoming appointment a success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes a Child\u2019s Dental Anxiety?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Much like adults, children can express mild, moderate, or severe dental anxiety. Millions of people suffer from it, often causing many to forgo regular treatment, which can be detrimental to a person\u2019s oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many reasons your child might develop dental anxiety, some of which include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Past trauma from a previous dentist\u2019s office<\/li><li>A fear of needles<\/li><li>The inability to sit still for prolonged periods<\/li><li>Sensitive gag reflex<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children\u2019s Books Designed to Curb Dental Anxiety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child is fearful of visiting the dentist, there\u2019s good news. Many pediatric practices are doing more to remedy this problem, one of which is providing sedation dentistry. But if you want to try another method that doesn\u2019t require laughing gas or general anesthesia, there\u2019s always the option of using books that are designed to make visiting the dentist a fun and exciting experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some helpful ones you might consider include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em>Just Going to the Dentist <\/em>by Mercer Mayer is part of the Little Critter series. Following Little Critter to the dentist for his first trip, kids will learn about dental X-rays, cleanings, and how cavities are filled.<\/li><li><em>The Tooth Book: A Guide to Healthy Teeth and Gums<\/em> by Edward Miller not only explains what happens during a regular dental visit but also explains the importance of maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Offering unique facts and history, your child will be encouraged to practice good oral hygiene at home and display great courage when visiting the dentist.<\/li><li><em>Tears In My Ears: A Visit to the Dentist <\/em>by Renee C. McArdle follows the main character, Penny, as she prepares for her first dentist\u2019s appointment. Expressing her anxiety, your child will be inspired to follow in Penny\u2019s footsteps as she overcomes her fear and discovers visiting the dentist isn\u2019t scary at all!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensuring your child has a successful dentist\u2019s appointment is important. So, if you have an avid reader at home who is scared or nervous about their impending checkup and cleaning, don\u2019t miss out on the opportunity to use these great children\u2019s books to prepare them for their next visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><br>Dr. Roy Paulson and the team at Casper Children\u2019s Dental Clinic go above and beyond to create an environment that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. When kids arrive feeling nervous or scared, he can use various methods to ensure a successful appointment. Whether it is sedation dentistry or recommended various books, movies, or activities designed to curb anxiety, we invite you to visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casperchildrensdental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call <strong>(307) 266-1997<\/strong> to find out how we can help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s time to schedule an appointment with a children\u2019s dentist for your little one. While it may still be weeks or even months away, you notice each time you bring it up, they became fearful and run away. What can you do? 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