How To Make The Dentist In Hendon Enjoyable For The Whole Family
It’s 8 am on a Thursday, and you’ve got all the dental checkups booked in for 9 am one after the next. You’ve already prepped the whole family, reminding them that although it’s uncomfortable, it’s just a really important part of taking care of themselves. “I don’t want to go to the dentist!” is bellowed down the landing. “I hate having my teeth prodded! Do I have to go?” And so it begins, the back and forth and back and forth!
Getting your teeth examined doesn’t get easier. Well, actually we think it does. The better care you take of your teeth, the less likely it is that you’ll have an issue that needs to be looked at. Although we as adults can hopefully see and understand this, this fact isn’t an easily digestible pill for our little ones. So how can we make going to see your dentist in Hendon more fun? We at Hendon Dental have clubbed together to create a guide with our top tips.
To Clean Or Not To Clean?
Okay, in quicking off as to how we make our dentist in Hendon more fun, we want to dive into the practical side of things. In order to make dental checkups a more pleasant experience, we need to set good foundations; it’s going to be a good experience by minimising the chance of dental issues developing. Basically, CLEAN YOUR TEETH! Everyone in the whole house (yes, even you Dad!) must clean their teeth twice a day, and EVERYONE MUST FLOSS! Trips to the dentist are just honestly so much nicer when nothing has gone wrong, and you can just grab your sticker and be on your way. A little smug spring in your step that once again you’ve escaped the decay drill or the gum disease guns (only joking – dentists don’t have guns).
PMA
You got it – POSITIVE, MENTAL, ATTITUDE. We often don’t realise the effect our thoughts, feelings and most importantly, dialogue surrounding a subject have on others, especially our children. When we become parents, suddenly we become both king and castle to these little people who soak up and rely on our every word. The bottom line is this: if you’ve been complaining about the dentist in Hendon, then your child is likely to pick up on that energy and start complaining too, and before you know it, there are four people sitting in a Ford Fiesta, whining about going to the dentist.
Holistic Health
Ours is a culture obsessed with wellbeing and health, and somehow for many people, dentistry still seems to not be included under that umbrella. The health of our teeth and gums is just as important as the health of our minds and bodies. Poor oral health and hygiene can result in a whole 12-series long streaming service full of issues that you wouldn’t want to go through and pay for. Change the narrative of the role of the dentist within your home – we’re here to help you have the best set of teeth you can for the rest of your life. We’re not Darth Vader! Promise.