Development Desk

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DR. RENEE: BEYOND THE TEETH - PART 2: Sensory, Prevention, and Real-Life Parenting

DR. RENEE: BEYOND THE TEETH - PART 2: Sensory, Prevention, and Real-Life Parenting6 aug30 min

What if your child's resistance at the dentist isn't defiance—but communication? In Part 2 of my conversation with pediatric dentist Dr. Renee, we explore one of the most overlooked aspects of children's oral health: how sensory needs, anxiety, and neurodiversity shape a child's experience in the dental chair. Dr. Renee shares practical ways parents can prepare children for successful dental visits, why "compliance" should never be confused with comfort, and how small, thoughtful accommodatio...