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P u r v i V. S h a h MS Nutrition, DDS, Pediatric Dentist Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry |
| 361 Village Square Lane, Suite 100, Castle Rock, CO 80108 |
| (303) 663 3388 |
| Send mail to webmaster@pediatricdenticare.com with comments about this website Copyright © 2006 pediatric denticare, p.c. |
Dr. Shah provides dental care for the children of Douglas County, Arapahoe County, Jefferson County and the
Greater Denver Metro Area. Children from many areas surrounding Castle Rock, Colorado come to Dr. Shah's
practice, including Castle Pines, Centennial, Cherry Hills Village, Denver, Elizabeth, Englewood, Franktown,
Greenwood Village, Highlands Ranch, Larkspur, Littleton, Lone Tree, Monument, Parker and Sedalia.
Dr. Shah also provides pediatric dental care for children in her practice at The Children's Hospital, Denver, The Sky
Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, Colorado and at the Medical Center of Aurora.
Greater Denver Metro Area. Children from many areas surrounding Castle Rock, Colorado come to Dr. Shah's
practice, including Castle Pines, Centennial, Cherry Hills Village, Denver, Elizabeth, Englewood, Franktown,
Greenwood Village, Highlands Ranch, Larkspur, Littleton, Lone Tree, Monument, Parker and Sedalia.
Dr. Shah also provides pediatric dental care for children in her practice at The Children's Hospital, Denver, The Sky
Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, Colorado and at the Medical Center of Aurora.
| Calming the anxious child |
Take a positive and casual approach to your child's dental appointment. Children are not born with fear, fear is
acquired. Try prevent your child from hearing any unpleasant dental experiences. Help them avoid developing
unnecessary fear. Popular characterisation of an unpleasant experience at the dentist often leads to unfounded
fears. Pediatric dentistry has come a long way in recent years. Most children who are properly introduced to
dentistry actually look forward to visiting their pediatric dentist.
It is a good idea to tell your child the day before their dental visit that he/she will be going to see Dr. Shah who will
be caring for their teeth. Assure your child that Dr. Shah will always explain everything she does before she begins.
See the section below providing suggestions on what a parent can do to calm an anxious child.
Pediatric dentists have years of additional training specific to oral health issues in children. They are specifically
trained to provide a pleasant experience for your child. They are also specifically trained to attend to developmental
and clinical oral health issues in children.
Keeping the best interest of your child in mind, please make sure you take you child to a pediatric dentist whom
your child is most comfortable with! Also check the AAPD directory of pediatric dentists to ensure your
"children's dentist" is a "pediatric dentist" specially trained to provide dental care for children! An unpleasant
dental appointment in childhood can have a lasting impression and possibly a lifelong consequence.
Dr. Shah's speciality training and above all, her commitment to help children and her ability to connect with them
enables her to put children at ease. We are confident that your child and you will find our clinic to be the dental
clinic of choice for your child.
acquired. Try prevent your child from hearing any unpleasant dental experiences. Help them avoid developing
unnecessary fear. Popular characterisation of an unpleasant experience at the dentist often leads to unfounded
fears. Pediatric dentistry has come a long way in recent years. Most children who are properly introduced to
dentistry actually look forward to visiting their pediatric dentist.
It is a good idea to tell your child the day before their dental visit that he/she will be going to see Dr. Shah who will
be caring for their teeth. Assure your child that Dr. Shah will always explain everything she does before she begins.
See the section below providing suggestions on what a parent can do to calm an anxious child.
Pediatric dentists have years of additional training specific to oral health issues in children. They are specifically
trained to provide a pleasant experience for your child. They are also specifically trained to attend to developmental
and clinical oral health issues in children.
Keeping the best interest of your child in mind, please make sure you take you child to a pediatric dentist whom
your child is most comfortable with! Also check the AAPD directory of pediatric dentists to ensure your
"children's dentist" is a "pediatric dentist" specially trained to provide dental care for children! An unpleasant
dental appointment in childhood can have a lasting impression and possibly a lifelong consequence.
Dr. Shah's speciality training and above all, her commitment to help children and her ability to connect with them
enables her to put children at ease. We are confident that your child and you will find our clinic to be the dental
clinic of choice for your child.
| What can a parent do to calm an anxious child? |
DISCUSSING DENTISTRY WITH
YOUR CHILD
A child should not be misled about
their dental treatment. When
preparing your child for a visit to our
clinic, avoid using phrases such as “It
won’t hurt”, or “Be brave”. Instead,
help your child be comfortable and
unafraid of dental checkups.
It is normal for a child to attempt to
avoid new experiences, so as a
parent, do not overreact. Trying to
bolster a child’s courage prior to a
dental visit often has an opposite
effect.
In discussing dentistry with your
child, do not use words that frighten
them, like “needle”, “shot”, or
“drilling”, “pull”, “hurt” etc. Terms
such as “a little pinch”, “sleepy water
for your tooth”, and “tooth tickler”,
are much better understood and
accepted by children.
Dr. Shah and her team members can
help you with appropriate words.
YOUR CHILD
A child should not be misled about
their dental treatment. When
preparing your child for a visit to our
clinic, avoid using phrases such as “It
won’t hurt”, or “Be brave”. Instead,
help your child be comfortable and
unafraid of dental checkups.
It is normal for a child to attempt to
avoid new experiences, so as a
parent, do not overreact. Trying to
bolster a child’s courage prior to a
dental visit often has an opposite
effect.
In discussing dentistry with your
child, do not use words that frighten
them, like “needle”, “shot”, or
“drilling”, “pull”, “hurt” etc. Terms
such as “a little pinch”, “sleepy water
for your tooth”, and “tooth tickler”,
are much better understood and
accepted by children.
Dr. Shah and her team members can
help you with appropriate words.
SPEAK UP
We take pride and pleasure in helping
children and share your concern about
your child's oral health and emotional
well being. Please inform us of any
incident or condition that might be
helpful in understanding you child's
behaviour.
A child who is not feeling well, running
a fever, or just getting over a bout
with allergies is not likely to
cooperate. Furthermore, the child's
emotional behaviour should be
discussed with Dr. Shah before an
appointment since their emotional
behaviour can severely be affected by
divorce, illness, a death in the family,
or problems in school. Such
information is helpful and necessary
for us to work successfully with your
child.
It is important that you and us support
one another in managing your child's
behaviour. Your child will gain
confidence and develop the trust
needed to become an enthusiastic
participant in their personal dental
hygiene and professional dental care.
We take pride and pleasure in helping
children and share your concern about
your child's oral health and emotional
well being. Please inform us of any
incident or condition that might be
helpful in understanding you child's
behaviour.
A child who is not feeling well, running
a fever, or just getting over a bout
with allergies is not likely to
cooperate. Furthermore, the child's
emotional behaviour should be
discussed with Dr. Shah before an
appointment since their emotional
behaviour can severely be affected by
divorce, illness, a death in the family,
or problems in school. Such
information is helpful and necessary
for us to work successfully with your
child.
It is important that you and us support
one another in managing your child's
behaviour. Your child will gain
confidence and develop the trust
needed to become an enthusiastic
participant in their personal dental
hygiene and professional dental care.
PARENTS IN THE TREATMENT ROOM
Infants and some young children may
feel more confident when parents stay
close during treatment. With older
children, doctor-child communication is
often enhanced if parents remain in
the reception room.
If Dr. Shah requests you to leave the
operatory, do not feel that you are
abandoning your child. Some children
react well when a parent is present,
while others behave better when the
parent is out of the child's sight.
The age of a child and their previous
dental experiences are just two
factors amongst many that will help
Dr. Shah make the best decision
regarding your presence in the room.
Infants and some young children may
feel more confident when parents stay
close during treatment. With older
children, doctor-child communication is
often enhanced if parents remain in
the reception room.
If Dr. Shah requests you to leave the
operatory, do not feel that you are
abandoning your child. Some children
react well when a parent is present,
while others behave better when the
parent is out of the child's sight.
The age of a child and their previous
dental experiences are just two
factors amongst many that will help
Dr. Shah make the best decision
regarding your presence in the room.
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Our Mission When To Visit Colorado Dental Facts Why pediatric denticare? About Dr. Shah Appointments
Calming Anxiety Baby Teeth and Gums For Teenagers Preventive Dentistry Oral Health Tips FAQ's
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Calming Anxiety Baby Teeth and Gums For Teenagers Preventive Dentistry Oral Health Tips FAQ's
Location Financial Policy Emergencies Search Site Map Useful Links Announcements
How does starting dental visits at six months of age help ease anxiety in children?
Beginning your child's dental examinations as early as six months of age starts building a caring and cooperative
relationship between your pediatric dentist and your child. It is during the first eight months of life that your baby will
learn to trust people, to know that they are being cared for.
Your child's first dental examination should be when their first tooth is emerging, at approximately six months. This
examination allows us the opportunity to examine the development and shape of the jaws and the condition of the
oral tissues. On your first visit you can also learn about the importance of good oral hygiene and nutrition in the
development of your child's teeth.
Do not be overly concerned if your child exhibits some anxious behavior. Dr. Shah is very good at helping anxious
children feel secure during dental treatment. It is her mission and commitment to work with your child to help them
alleviate their anxiety. Children are the focus of our dental clinic. Our team members choose to work in a pediatric
dental practice because they like caring for and working with kids. Most children are calm, comfortable and confident
in our dental clinic.
During treatment some children squirm, and may become difficult to control. This behaviour is not unique to the
dental office. Separation anxiety is normal and will soon diminish. Preschoolers frequently avoid Santa Claus at the
shopping mall, or cry when the baby-sitter arrives. That said, Dr. Shah's pediatric training and her experience
exclusively working with children makes her most capable of putting your child at ease.
What if a child misbehaves during treatment?
Dr. Shah and her team are experienced in coping with this behaviour. Occasionally a child's behaviour during
treatment requires assertive management to protect him or her from possible injury. Voice control (speaking calmly
but firmly) usually takes care of it.
Mild sedation, such as nitrous oxide (laughing gas), may benefit an anxious child. If a child is especially fearful or
requires extensive treatment, other sedative techniques or general anesthesia may be recommended.