A hard visit in the past or fear of the unknown can make the dentist a battle. At our McPhillips Street clinic, we start slowly and go by what your child can handle.
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Maybe the last appointment ended in tears, or your child has simply decided, without ever going, that the dentist is terrifying. For a parent, the worry is hard to carry: you know those teeth need looking after, and you don’t want to force the issue.
If this sounds like your family in Garden City, tell us about it before you come in. Fear doesn’t make a child difficult in our eyes. It gives us information we can use to plan a gentler approach, at our clinic on McPhillips Street in Winnipeg.
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Knowing about past experiences lets us plan the appointment around what scared your child.
Short explanations, breaks and gradual steps can replace a do-it-all-today mindset.
We describe what’s about to happen honestly, so your child can begin to trust what we say.
With an anxious child, the first job may be nothing clinical at all. Dental care can follow, in stages, when your child is ready and it’s appropriate.
Sometimes the most useful opening move is just getting to know the place.
As trust builds, the appointment can begin to include preventive work and any needed treatment.
If pain or a problem needs prompt attention, the dentist will talk through what can’t wait and how to go about it with your child’s fear in mind.
Feeling a bit of control often eases fear. Each stage below can stretch out or stop short, depending on the day.
Request your visitWe’d like to hear what happened before, what triggers the fear and what tends to calm your child down.
Before anything touches your child, they see it and hear about it in clear, kid-friendly words.
Climbing into the chair or letting the dentist look for a moment may well be today’s whole accomplishment.
You’ll talk over how it went, what should come next and how soon another visit would be helpful.
It’s natural to soothe a frightened child by saying nothing will hurt, but that promise can backfire, so leave it out. Stick to a calm, matter-of-fact line about the dentist counting and caring for their teeth, and keep your own tough dental memories to yourself.
A long build-up can feed worry in some children, while others want plenty of notice. You know yours, so go with what has worked for other new situations.
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No single trick works for everyone. Instead we use simple things consistently and watch how your child responds, ready to slow down.
Brief, one-step descriptions are easier for a worried child to absorb than a long talk.
A break can give your child a sense that they aren’t trapped once the appointment has begun.
Holding a favourite toy or other comfort item can give nervous hands something to do.
Building on a good try
Whatever happened, the way the day gets remembered counts. Focus on what your child managed, however small, and keep the next visit in view as an ordinary part of life.
Name exactly what your child did, like sitting in the chair, instead of dwelling on what they didn’t do.
Cavity prevention is especially useful for an anxious child, and we can suggest routines that avoid daily battles.
The dentist can suggest when to return, taking into account both your child’s dental needs and how they coped.
If the visit raised new worries, phone us at (204) 338-3003 and let’s talk them through.
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Winnipeg North Dental
Unit-5 2358 Mcphillips Street, Winnipeg, MB R2V 4J6Get directions (opens in a new tab)Your child’s visits take place at Winnipeg North Dental, Unit 5, 2358 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg. Having a look at the outside photo beforehand and using the directions link can make the day feel more predictable.
A phone call may suit you better than the form if there’s a lot to explain. Either way, a submitted request doesn’t hold a slot until the clinic has replied.
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Talk with our team before your visit or learn about CDCP.
Helpful details about pediatric dentistry in Garden City.
Ask our teamCall (204) 338-3003 or use the form, and mention the anxiety right away. Appointments are at the McPhillips Street clinic, and staff will get back to you before anything is finalized.
Our approach is to follow your child’s pace with short explanations, gradual steps and breaks. Should a dental problem need prompt care, the dentist will discuss that with you openly.
Please share what you can before the appointment. Earlier experiences are among the first things that help us plan a more comfortable visit.
It can be. A visit is not judged by how much was accomplished, and getting comfortable in the chair may be exactly what a frightened child needs first.
Try not to. A matter-of-fact description of counting and caring for teeth leaves room for our team to explain each step truthfully.
Ring the clinic instead of sending a request online and explain both the symptoms and the fear. Pain or infection in a baby tooth still needs attention, so it’s worth raising promptly.
When a child needs further care, it helps to know what’s involved. These pages explain services that sometimes come up.
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Explore serviceHave an urgent concern? Call (204) 338-3003 to discuss availability.
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Tell us about your child’s fears in a request to our Winnipeg clinic, and we’ll be in touch to talk it over.
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