Behavior Management

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What is Behavioral Pedodontics?

It is a study of science which helps to understand development of fear, anxiety and anger as it applies to your child in the dental situations. Objectives of behavior management is to establish effective communication with your child, gain your child’s confidence & acceptance of dental treatment, also to provide comfortable environment for the dental team to work in.  

Behavior Management at Giggles & Grace Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. Pham is highly experienced in treating children with a wide range of behaviors. We us many different treatment options that are suitable for children of all ages that have different oral and behavioral needs. Dr. Pham implies effective methods like Nitrous Oxide (“laughing gas”) and an effective communication with your child to manage their behavior during their dental treatments to ensure a positive experience.

Nitrous Oxide

NO2 is a very quick acting inhaled sedation medicine that decreases discomfort and anxiety.

Objectives:

  • Reduce or eliminate anxiety
  • Reduce unwanted movement and reaction to dental treatment
  • Enhance communication & patient cooperation
  • Increase tolerance for longer appointments 
Are there risks associated ?

Dr. Pham will first do an assessment for your child’s medical history prior to the decision. Only after that Dr. Pham will proceed with the dental treatments.