{"id":337,"date":"2022-04-15T10:50:08","date_gmt":"2022-04-15T10:50:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amorkidsdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=337"},"modified":"2022-04-13T10:54:10","modified_gmt":"2022-04-13T10:54:10","slug":"pediatric-dentist-near-me-hungtington-park-ca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amorkidsdentistry.com\/blog\/pediatric-dentist-near-me-hungtington-park-ca\/","title":{"rendered":"Pediatric Dentist Near Me, Hungtington Park CA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amorkidsdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_1414716521.jpg\" alt=\"pediatric dentist \" width=\"1000\" height=\"709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amorkidsdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_1414716521.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.amorkidsdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_1414716521-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amorkidsdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_1414716521-768x545.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dentistry for children is different than dentistry for adults. Kids need to feel safe and happy at the dentist, but they also need some understanding of what\u2019s happening. They should be comfortable and pain-free during their visits which is why we are the top choice when it comes to kids dental care!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter if your child needs a \u201chappy visit\u201d or an exam, every moment you spend with us will be focused on fun relaxation, excellence&#8230;and even learning how oral health relates to other aspects of life like stronger bones (for example). Even more importantly: if your child enjoys that they come here now this will set them up for a lasting smile which leads to healthier body overall &#8211; longer lives!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to prepare your child for their first visit to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amorkidsdentistry.com\/\">pediatric dentist<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children often become anxious when they hear the word &#8220;hospital&#8221; or \u201cdentist\u201d or talk about seeing a doctor or dentist. Help them overcome this fear by letting them know you understand what they&#8217;re going through and trying to help. Try these tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak positively of the dentist \u2013 Do this and talk to them about the risks associated with not visiting the dentist.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay relaxed \u2013 Avoid looking tense as your child may be easily enthused and terrified as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Come prepared \u2013 You may bring along your child&#8217;s toys to keep them distracted at the waiting room.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan a treat \u2013 A movie or a trip to the playground before or after the appointment will make your child start associating dental appointments with treats and other nice things.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dentistry for children is different than dentistry for adults. Kids need to feel safe and happy at the dentist, but they also need some understanding of what\u2019s happening. 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