Dr. Wright graduated dental school from the University of Tennessee, College of Dentistry in Memphis, TN in 2013. Six months before graduating him and his wife Finley added their first two members to their family by adopting their oldest JohnPaul and giving birth to Matthew.
While in Peru he gained invaluable experience working alongside dentists from around the world treating complex and extreme dental cases. If you have the time to look through their old missionary blog site, PeruWrights.com, many of those cases can be found.
Since finishing his residency program Dr. Wright has been working hard on transitioning back to Chattanooga and looks forward to utilizing his skills and years of experience to serve the childrens dental needs of in his hometown.
All these things are important because a childs very first dental visit is an important milestone that can make or break their perception of dentists. After all, a majority of adults suffer from dental fear and for most people, it was an unpleasant dental experience early in their life that created that fear.
The good news is it doesnt have to be the same way for your child. There are several things you can do to help prepare them for their first time sitting in a dentists chair and show them that a dental office isnt a scary place. In fact, they can actually enjoy their visits, especially if they know what to expect.
Ideally, a child should see a dentist for the first time by the time their first tooth erupts or by their first birthdaywhichever comes sooner. Although this may seem early, it does help children get used to the sights, sounds, and sensations they can encounter in a dental office.
While your own dentist may be good with children, the right Ooltewah pediatric dentist can usually go above and beyond to make their smallest patients feel completely at ease. This not only means having in-office entertainment screens and decor that is pleasing to kids but training their staff to explain dental equipment and procedures to kids in a non-frightening way. Pediatric dentists also receive additional education and training to treat smaller mouths and perform dental sedation techniques.
Your child will be less nervous about visiting the dentist if you talk about dental care in a positive light. Avoid using scary words or phrases like drilling, pulling teeth, or any mention of pain or shots. Try to keep things simple. You can describe that the dentist puts a tooth to sleep using a special medicine before they fix it so that your child wont feel anything.
If you ever had a bad experience in the dental chair, dont let on to your child. Instead, explain how you were once scared, too, but then you discovered that going to the dentist turned out to be a pleasant experience.
Kids should also be aware of the importance ofgood at-home dental care. Explain to them why its important to keep their teeth clean and how they will benefit from having a healthy, shiny smile. Brush and floss their teeth daily and help them learn how to do it properly on their own when they become mature enough to take on the responsibility.
In addition to reading childrens books about visiting the dentist, you can your child can also play dentist. This will help them get used to holding their mouth open and having a dental tool in their mouth.
Have your child lay down on the sofa or bed, drape a napkin across their chest like a bib, and count and brush their teeth. Talk to them as a dental professional would. You can also purchase a dental mirror at the drugstore and use that to examine their mouth. Dont forget to use positive reinforcement and tell them what a great patient they are!
Our patient, warm, caring and attentive dental team provides a wide range of childrens dental treatments to ensure that your child will develop and maintain beautiful, healthy teeth. With proper and consistent dental treatment, we can not only help to prevent cavities in the future, but also teach your child good habits that will last them a lifetime!
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