Bacchon ka pehla dental visit usually tab hota hai jab koi issue ho chuka hota hai—cavity, pain ya swelling. Ideally, first visit itna late nahi hona chahiye. General guideline yeh hai ki first tooth aane ke baad 6 mahine ke andar, ya first birthday tak ek baar dentist ko dikhana accha hota hai.
Is early visit ka aim surgery ya heavy treatment nahi, balki education aur familiarisation hota hai. Dentist parents ko brushing method, fluoride ka use, feeding habits, bottle/sippy cup ke effects, aur thumb sucking jaisi cheezon ke bare me guide kar sakta hai. Bacche ke liye clinic, chair, lights sab “normal” lagna shuru ho jaata hai, fear kam hota hai.
Parents thoda prep bhi kar sakte hain. Bacche ke saamne dentist ke bare me scary stories ya injection ka mazaak avoid karo. Simple language use karo: “Doctor uncle/aunty tumhare daanton ko count karenge, smile dekhenge.” Favourites toy ya comfort item saath le jana bhi helpful rehta hai.
Appointment ideally aise time rakho jab baccha normally fresh ho—na nap time, na bhook ka peak. Agar pehle hi cranky hoga to experience sab ke liye tough ho jayega.
Early small visits se trust build hota hai. Jab kabhi future me filling ya bigger treatment ki zarurat pade, to child ke liye process kaafi manageable ho sakta hai, kyunki dentist and clinic already familiar hota hai.