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jen2605
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I have massive dental anxiety, and I always swore I wouldn't let my children see it, so that they wouldn't be scared of the dentist too. I really want them to feel comfortable going to the dentist every 6 months, and not to stress about it for weeks before, or need to take oral sedation just for a check up.
I have a two daughters, 8 and 6 years old, and a son who is 3. They've all gone to the dentist regularly since they were a year old and up until now have never seemed anxious. Now though, my 8 year old is saying she doesn't want to go to the dentist and she's scared (they have an appointment next week). I've tried to ask her why she is scared but she can't or won't tell me. I had an appointment recently and I'm worried she's picked up on my anxiety. My biggest concern is that I'm pretty sure she actually has her first cavity (honestly, probably more than one ) because I can see some dark areas in her 6 year molars (which I feel awful about).
I don't really know what to do for the best. I'm getting anxious at the thought of her needing fillings, and having to try and hide that from her as well as my own anxiety about even taking them to the dentist. Any advice would really be appreciated... I feel like a terrible mum that my 8 year old has cavities - I swore this wouldn't happen.
I have a two daughters, 8 and 6 years old, and a son who is 3. They've all gone to the dentist regularly since they were a year old and up until now have never seemed anxious. Now though, my 8 year old is saying she doesn't want to go to the dentist and she's scared (they have an appointment next week). I've tried to ask her why she is scared but she can't or won't tell me. I had an appointment recently and I'm worried she's picked up on my anxiety. My biggest concern is that I'm pretty sure she actually has her first cavity (honestly, probably more than one ) because I can see some dark areas in her 6 year molars (which I feel awful about).
I don't really know what to do for the best. I'm getting anxious at the thought of her needing fillings, and having to try and hide that from her as well as my own anxiety about even taking them to the dentist. Any advice would really be appreciated... I feel like a terrible mum that my 8 year old has cavities - I swore this wouldn't happen.