A child going to the dentist for the first time is often a handful of anxieties. Any dentist using the right techniques can transform the most terrified child into a cooperative patient who is no longer afraid—a child who will leave the office with a smile. The first thing a dentist must do is convince the child of his honesty. Children are smart.

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