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Pediatric Dentistry has been a difficult specialty, to say the least. First, the idea of spending money on milk teeth doesn’t always appeal to the patient’s guardians. If at all they get ready for the treatment, the child patient applies every trick in the book to avoid sitting on the dental chair and actually operating on them is a different story altogether.
Children are not the culprits here (okay, except the mollycoddled brats). they react according to whatever has been fed to them at home, school or places they go to. They usually are conditioned to equate the word doctor with pain. Hence, they become uncooperative out of fear.
Is there a solution? Of course. Communication. The biggest strength of a clinician. One should not rush the kid into the operatory when a child patient walks in. Let them observe and relax. if possible, take initial history seated on the normal chair. Tell them about the germs and the harm they cause. See to it that the kid is comfortable. Showing them gifts to be given later also motivates them to stay put.
While treating, try to use air rotor for shorter durations several times, instead of using fewer times for prolonged duration. it helps a great deal to alleviate fear. Using spoon excavators wherever possible, caries detecting dyes keeps the treatment comfortable for them too. Giving the kids regular breaks helps too. Showing them the instruments reassures that there is nothing which is going to cause pain. Of course, scary looking forceps, and syringes should be kept out of vision. Always compliment the kid after completion of a step. Talking to them creates a relaxed atmosphere. Keep initial appointments short and do easy procedures to make kids accustomed to the operator and dentist.
Pediatric Dentistry is rewarding in a way no other branch of dentistry is; it creates lifelong bonds with the tiny tots. They demand some patience and love, and give a lot more return.
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