{"id":13477,"date":"2021-04-28T16:49:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-28T16:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drmaggiedavis.com\/blog\/?p=13477"},"modified":"2021-05-19T16:50:53","modified_gmt":"2021-05-19T16:50:53","slug":"banish-dental-anxiety-with-these-books-about-the-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drmaggiedavis.com\/blog\/2021\/04\/28\/banish-dental-anxiety-with-these-books-about-the-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Banish Dental Anxiety with These Books About the Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Is your child feeling a bit nervous about their upcoming dental appointment? They\u2019re certainly not alone! Plenty of children and adults suffer from dental anxiety. In fact, you may be feeling a bit anxious about your little one\u2019s upcoming visit yourself if you don\u2019t know what to expect. Thankfully, reading children\u2019s books about dental visits with your little one can go a long way in helping you both feel more prepared! Here are a few great choices to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Importance of Defeating Dental Anxiety Early<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Helping your child feel less anxious about their upcoming appointment will do a lot more than just make it a more pleasant visit. The impressions your little one makes about going to the dentist now will likely shape how they view oral health care for the rest of their lives. Smooth, stress-free visits early in life will help encourage them to continue to get regular dental care as they grow and prevent dental anxiety later in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children\u2019s Books About the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Plenty of talented children\u2019s authors have created books that can help your child better understand their dental appointment. Many feature familiar cartoon characters, talking animals, and bright colors that are sure to delight your child as they learn about the importance of oral health! Some of the most popular children\u2019s books about dental visits include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n