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Do I Stay With My Child?

thumbsup1Dr. Russo and Dr. Jensen have an excellent staff that is trained to help children overcome anxiety. Studies and experience have shown that most children over the age of 3 react more positively when permitted to experience the dental visit on their own.  You will be amazed at how well your child will do! Please try not to be concerned if your child exhibits some hesitant behavior. Our job is to help them get through their dental procedures as quickly and pleasantly as possible. Careful and loving coaching will help your child have a positive dental experience. We have a child-friendly office and most children look forward to coming to see us.

But What If My Child Asks For Me?

Every child asks for his/her parent, so we anticipate the question. This is best handled with the use of distraction techniques. Treatment is delayed and will take longer if we need to stop every time a child asks for a parent. It is much easier for the child if treatment is completed in a timely manner. When a child asks for his/her parent, we tell him/her that mommy or daddy is waiting in the waiting room and will be so proud of him/her once he/she are finished. If our doctors feels parental involvement will help a child, she will ask the parent to come into the operatory.


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