Dentist for Kids

WEBVTT 00:00:05.267 --> 00:00:07.278 The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry 00:00:07.344 --> 00:00:10.100 recommends finding a dental home within the first year of life, 00:00:10.233 --> 00:00:12.533 so we like parents to follow that rule. 00:00:12.900 --> 00:00:17.433 It's really important just to get the child used to the dental experience, 00:00:17.500 --> 00:00:19.700 so they're comfortable with coming to see us, 00:00:19.767 --> 00:00:20.767 talk a lot. 00:00:20.833 --> 00:00:25.333 We use a lot of flowery language, so the child is not scared. 00:00:25.733 --> 00:00:28.267 For the drill, we call it the water whistle. 00:00:28.333 --> 00:00:29.933 We've got Charlie back there, 00:00:30.000 --> 00:00:33.200 a little mannequin that we can demonstrate brushing with. 00:00:33.400 --> 00:00:38.200 Also, we have patient mirrors that we give to them when we're cleaning, 00:00:38.267 --> 00:00:40.774 if we see there's some buildup on the child's teeth, 00:00:40.840 --> 00:00:42.367 we can show it to the child. 00:00:42.560 --> 00:00:43.700 We have a lot of fun over here. 00:00:43.767 --> 00:00:44.833 We're just looking out for them. 00:00:44.900 --> 00:00:47.970 Mommy and Daddy who might be nagging at home are also looking out for them 00:00:48.040 --> 00:00:49.653 because we're just looking out for their health 00:00:49.719 --> 00:00:52.667 and not wanting them to have any work if it's not necessary. 00:00:52.880 --> 00:00:57.567 I think the parents that are bringing their kids in consistently 00:00:57.633 --> 00:01:00.468 and really trying to listen to our recommendations 00:01:00.534 --> 00:01:02.333 are the ones that do the best.