Visiting a pediatric dentist in Carlsbad is a very different experience compared to visiting a regular dentist in the area. Many parents have made assumptions about how the dental appointment will be, and those assumptions are based on their past experiences visiting regular dental offices. But, when they take their child for the first visit to a pediatric dentist, they will be pleasantly surprised to see that the experience is very different in a pediatric office.

First Impressions Matter

At Carlsbad Children’s dentistry, we know that children can be easily frightened, so we have worked hard to make sure that our office provides a safe, fun environment for everyone that visits. Many times, children will make an assumption about a new place within the first few seconds when they walk in the door. Our office is designed with kids in mind: we have fun paintings on the walls, toys, games, and movies for the children to enjoy.

In fact, when your child walks into the front door, our goal is to help it feel like a fun play place, instead of a scary dental office. Visiting the dentist doesn’t have to be a frightening experience, and we make every effort to be sure that your child has a positive experience when they are in our office.

Dental Exam Rooms

In a regular dentists office, walking into the exam room is an obvious transition, because the patient walks from a nicely decorated waiting room into another room that feels sterile and cold. Often, a regular dentist has the dental tools sitting out so they are easily accessible, but those visible tools can be confusing for a child to see.

When your child visits a pediatric dentist in Carlsbad, like Carlsbad Children’s dentistry, they won’t be scared of the exam room because we make sure to keep the equipment hidden away until the moment that it is needed. Additionally, there are TVs available so that the child can watch a movie while they are sitting in the dental chair.

Positive Reinforcement and a Fun Staff

One of the biggest differences between a regular dental office and a pediatric office is the way the staff interacts with the patients. At a pediatric office, all of the staff has been trained to use positive reinforcement while they interact with the children, and many of the conversations are based on fun topics. Dental assistants, dentists, and administrative staff will all use fun terms for the dental equipment and procedures. For example, instead of “looking for cavities,” the dentist talks with the child about how they want to “count their teeth.” Each of the dental tools have fun names, and the staff is experienced to know how to make the child feel at ease during the dental procedures.

At Carlsbad Children’s Dentistry, we invite you to schedule a dental checkup for your child, so that you can see for yourself the differences between visiting a regular dentist and a pediatric dentist. Call us today at: (760) 633-1131