Our pediatric specialists at Carousel Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics have extensive skills and training in behavioral guidance techniques to help your child feel safe and comfortable when they visit the dentist.
Drs. Katie and Kyle Nordeen are pediatric dentists and parents who understand children's unique needs when they need dental care.
Here's an overview of some of the behavioral guidance techniques that Dr. Kyle and Dr. Katie use.
Non-Threatening Language
Using phrases like "sugar bugs" for tooth decay and "sleepy juice" for injections helps to make dental procedures friendly and non-threatening.
We also encourage parents to avoid words like drill, pain, or shot that could be frightening for their child.
Tell, Show, Do Techniques
In order to help your child feel comfortable when it's time for dental procedures, our team uses the tell, show, do method.
- Tell—We tell your little one exactly what to expect before we do any procedure.
- Show—We show them the tools and instruments we'll use during their procedure.
- Do—We'll do the procedure whenever they feel comfortable, ready, and at ease.
Other Options for Comfortable Dental Care
We also have televisions in our treatment rooms to provide a welcome distraction during a procedure with your child's favorite show.
Our pediatric dentists in Apple Valley also offer dental sedation with nitrous oxide to help anxious kids feel more relaxed in the dental chair.