Can 'Tell-Show-Do' Make Your Child Less Anxious About Having a Filling?
Your child may have gone to the dentist for years without significant problems. However, if they have only ever had checkups before but suddenly find out that they need a filling, then they may get anxious about the appointment.
Like adults, kids feel most comfortable when they know what is going to happen in any given situation. Your child won't know what to expect here, and this may make them scared of going to the dentist.