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English: Having healthy habits and other behaviors between family members can be a good thing, but sometimes, ti can be a problem. Sometimes, it shows up as dental anxiety, and it can affect all ages and even pass down from family members. it’s also common that those children will have caries if the parent has fear or anxiety. But, the good news is that this can be easy to overcome, so you can read on for some tips to help ease dental anxiety.

First, let’s be honest about dental fear. it’s hard to draw the connection, but usually, it’s because the parent is scared to go to the dentist. This communicates to the child that the dentist is bad. Children shouldn’t know that a parent fears the dentist, and if you as a parent experience dental anxiety, you should educate not just yourself, but also the other family members that they shouldn’t show fear towards the children. Pediatric dentists are trained though to handle this, and most dentists encourage them to do the talking to the children instead of the parent, since many times when an anxious parent or even a guardian tries to make the dentist less scary, they actually make it worse. Plus remember that good oral habits start early, and teaching the children to brush twice a day and helping them when they can’t do it since they’re too young is a good thing, and it does have a positive impact on oral health. it’s also god to help children develop a good relationship with a dentist at a young age. They should have their first trip by the age of one, since it gives them trust early on in the dentist, will form the habit to go to the dentist every six months, and it will also give the child the opportunity to learn about the overall health of the smile and their overall health. You should never overexcite the child about the dentist and to tell them it’s a big deal, or it will only hurt a little bit, because that conveys stress, and your child will tell that you’re stressed. If you bring them a comforting item to help with their surroundings too, it can definitely help. Pediatric dentists also make it much easier for a child to feel comfortable. If you’ve started taking them as an infant ortoddler, they probably will be more comfortable. You should also consider a pediatric dentist since they can move quickly and efficiently, better than one that works only on adults. They also know how to distract a child and keep them still during cleanings. They also have a better office with colorful walls, good music for a child, and it makes it fun and safer. Choosing the right dentist can help ease the mind, and some dentists even give out rewards after an exam, which gives positive reinforcement to the child, and better feelings towards the dentist as they grow up. For teens, the best way to educate them and tell them various aspects that will make it more comfortable. Chances are there is a misconception that feeds on this, and the parent can give the teen stories about dental fear, teaching them to overcome this as well. Relaxation and breathing techniques are good at the dentist since anxiety makes is breathe shorter breaths, making it stressful, especially when there are tools there. Calming anxiety down with deep breaths helps with anxiety. Finally, if all else fails, always talk to a dentist in advance to give the technology that will make this easier. This is good for anyone since this can give you a pain-free experience. If you also work on prevention, such as avoiding sugary foods and drinks, you will also have a much better time, and taking care of your teeth will help the dentist, so they don't have to do as much.

Dental anxiety is a common issue, but the thing is, if not treated, it can cause some major problems, so you should make sure that you take some time, learn about it, and prevent anxiety from ruining your dental experience.