Adaptation visit
An adaptation visit lets a child meet the dentist and the room without treatment and without fear. The dentist shows the chair and the tools, explains what will happen and, when the child is ready, examines the teeth. A parent stays close the whole time.
When an adaptation visit helps
- The child has never been to a dentist
- A previous visit left a bad impression
- The child is afraid of the chair, the tools or the sounds
- The child should get used to the dentist before treatment
- The child is under three
How the visit goes
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Meeting
The child and parent meet the dentist, and the child can bring a favourite toy.
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The room and the tools
The dentist shows the chair and the tools, explains them through play and lets the child touch them.
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Examination
If the child is ready, the dentist examines the teeth and gums. If not, the examination moves to the next visit.
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Summary for parents
The dentist talks about the condition of the teeth and suggests a plan for further visits.
Questions about the adaptation visit
About how long it takes, what to bring and what to do if a child is nervous.
What happens at an adaptation visit?
The child meets the dentist and sees the room and the tools. If the child is ready, the dentist examines the teeth. Treatment is planned for a separate visit.
Can a parent stay in the room?
Yes, a parent stays in the room for the whole visit.
What if the child refuses to sit in the chair?
That is fine. The dentist doesn’t insist: getting acquainted can happen in the play area or on a parent’s lap, and the examination can wait until the next visit.
How much does an adaptation visit cost?
Meeting the dentist and the room costs 100 zł. The exact amount is in the price list.