If you are lucky, your child will need little or no dental treatment throughout childhood. Your dentist will notice any signs of decay at your regular six-monthly visits, but you should make an extra appointment if you notice any unusual tooth discoloration or if your child complains of pain.
A dentist who is used to treating children will usually have developed techniques for minimizing fear. Great care will be taken to prevent pain with the use of local anesthetic sprays and injections as appropriate.
