The only people in the world that can help us when it comes to our teeth are dentists. They are our first and last line of defense when it comes to our oral health. Few people love them and a lot are scared of them. I personally find them funny at times, especially when they crack jokes to make a patient feel better. My kids are afraid of going to the dentists because of what their friends told them. I assured them that those were just stories and the truth is a different matter.

I know a good dentist and she studied pediatric dentistry. Her clinic is colorful and is designed specifically for children. To help my kids overcome their fear of the dentist, I brought them along during the weekend and had my friend talk to them about the importance of taking good care of their teeth. My kids loved the place and told her that she was not scary at all. I was smiling in the corner as she showed them picture books about the teeth. We went home and they said that they are going to tell their friends that dentists are not scary people. I just hope that they will remember that feeling when they experience their first toothache.