“Help! My Child Has Anxiety About the Dentist. What Can I Do?”

Dental anxiety affects millions of children and their families, creating a barrier to essential oral healthcare. At Kids First Pediatric Dental Care in Zanesville, Ohio, Dr. Robert Malek and our team understand that a child’s first dental experiences can shape their relationship with oral health for life. That’s why we’ve developed comprehensive strategies to help both children and parents overcome dental anxiety and create positive dental experiences.