Unless you are a dentist, it isn’t likely that you love trips to the dentist. You might even get nervous or anxious with every visit. With that being said, imagine how you feel before each dentist appointment and amplify that. Then you might begin to understand how your child feels for their dental appointments. It is possible to ease those anxious feelings and help your child feel more comfortable at the dentist’s office. You might even find some of these tips working for yourself. The team at The Village Dental Center has compiled a list of tips to help ease your child’s fear of the dentist. Start Young Don’t wait until your child is 5 years old to take them to their first dental appointment. According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), your child should have their first appointment by age 1, or within six months after their first tooth appears. While this is important for their dental health, starting them earlier will also help them to become more familiar with their dentist and the new surroundings at the dentist’s office. Answer Their Questions Children are much more receptive than we give them credit for. When they ask…