Pediatric dentistry
In our practices in Amsterdam East and Rivierenbuurt, we provide oral care for young and old. Our dentist and the team We are highly experienced in treating children. By allowing your child to get used to the environment first, they are put at ease and treatment can proceed step by step. In this way, we prevent your child from developing dental anxiety, and we can also ensure that existing anxiety is reduced. The treatment plan is always tailored specifically to your child.
Semi-annual check
For children, just like for adults, it is important to visit the dentist for a check-up every six months. This is because baby teeth are particularly susceptible to cavities. If cavities are not treated in time, it can lead to pain, the premature loss of baby teeth, and even permanent damage to the adult teeth.
To prevent this, children at our practice in Amsterdam often receive a brushing lesson in addition to their check-up. This way, we help your child achieve strong, healthy, and beautiful teeth, step by step.
Your child's first visit to the dentist
A first visit to the dentist It is primarily intended to introduce your child to the dentist in a calm manner. We take our time, explain step by step what we do, and ensure a relaxed atmosphere. In this way, we build trust and reduce the risk of dental anxiety later in life.
When is the first dental visit?
We recommend bringing your child in as soon as the first teeth come through, or at least before their second birthday. The sooner your child gets used to the dentist, the easier check-ups will go later on. A first visit also helps to identify any potential problems in time. If you live in Amsterdam, it is especially nice to choose a practice where children can get used to the environment at their own pace.
How does the first visit go?
The focus of the first visit is getting acquainted. We usually do the following:
- We put your child at ease
- We take a brief look at the teeth and gums.
- We provide tips on brushing and nutrition.
- We answer questions from you as a parent
Often, the first visit is brief and without treatment. The most important thing is that your child leaves the practice feeling good. This usually makes the next appointment in Amsterdam much easier as well.
This is how you help your child prepare at home
As a parent, you can do a lot to make the first visit to the pediatric dentist to ensure the experience goes smoothly. With calm preparation, your child often feels at ease more quickly.
- Speak positively about the dentist and keep it light.
- Use simple words, such as: “the dentist is just taking a quick look at your teeth”
- Avoid exciting words such as “pain”, “prick”, or “scary”.”
- Bring a stuffed animal or a familiar toy.
- Stay relaxed yourself; children often pick up on your emotions.
This increases the chance of a pleasant first experience, and a subsequent visit is usually easier as well.
What if my child is afraid of the dentist?
It is perfectly normal for a child to find going to the dentist a bit nerve-wracking. New sounds, unfamiliar people, and a different environment can cause uncertainty. That is why, at De Amsterdamse Tandarts, we take extra time to put children at ease.
Getting used to it gradually at your own pace
We build up the visit step by step. First, we get acquainted, then we show what we do, and only then do we look inside the mouth. This way, your child does not have to undergo anything immediately and gets time to get used to it.
We explain everything in a child-friendly way.
Children feel safer when they understand what is happening. That is why we use simple words and show instruments first. We explain what we do, without difficult terms or daunting explanations.
Nothing is forced
If a child still finds it too daunting, we stop and try again later. The most important thing is that your child builds confidence. A positive experience is always more important than being “done” quickly.
If you have specific questions, you can always contact us by phone or fill in the contact form.
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