Visiting the dentist can be a scary thing for children. According to the CDC, “more than half of children aged 5-9 have had at least one cavity or filling.” Get an early start and help your children practice good oral health care from an early age.

At Tempe Dental Care, we pride ourselves on understanding children and making their visit to a Tempe family dentist easy and painless. Here are some tips to make your visit to a Tempe family dentist as enjoyable as possible:

1. Talk to your children before the visit and let them know what to expect. Our visits including cleaning their teeth, taking x-rays, and completing a dental exam.
2. Let us know if its their first visit or if they have a fear of dentists. We work with both children and adults who are afraid of the dentist and prior knowledge will make the visit easier for everyone.
3. Make going to the dentist a happy event. We have clients who tell their kids that it’s a birthday present or that it’s for a job well done. Never use going to the dentist as a punishment.

We have great Tempe family dentists and an office staff that’s dedicated to making this experience the best possible for your children. We can schedule same day appointments for up to 4 members of your family on one day. Make sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment to complete any necessary paperwork and consider bringing books or personal games to help entertain your children if there’s a wait.

Plus, in honor of Children’s Dental Health Month, if you bring in at least 3 family members for a cleaning, x-ray, and dental exam, we’ll buy you dinner! Call (480) 730-5000 to make an appointment with a Tempe family dentist and to get the special details.