When a child is crying: how to distract/calm 🦷 [Pediatric Dentist] | Dr. John Yoo

My 12-year-old daughter had been crying for days, complaining of unbearable jaw pa:in, barely able to eat a bite of anything. My ex-husband shrugged it off. “It’s just baby teeth. Stop overreacting,” he said with complete indifference. The second he left the house, I scooped Talia into the car and drove straight to the dentist. As soon as Dr. Paulo examined her, his calm demeanor shifted. He suddenly switched off the overhead light and locked the door behind us. His voice lowered, his hands trem

Let’s talk dentist: big chair that moves? Bright lights? SHARP objects that make LOUD noises going into MY MOUTH!? 🆘 Cue the crying, screaming, and chaos🌪🦷 From your toddler’s POV (or let’s be honest, anyone’s POV), a dentist appointment can feel realllll weird — and scary. And if they don’t understand what to expect/what’s coming next, well, that’s a perfect roadmap to Meltdown City.🧠💯 So how can you help your kid feel safer (and calmer) during these new/scary experiences? ✨Prep them ahead