A visit to the dentist can be terrifying for kids. But with the right dentist, it can be a really good experience to get them off to a good start in their dental health and help set the pace for future (less resistant) visits. This was the case with my 2-year-old and Dr. Jocelyn Bisquera.
She's really one of the nicest, sweetest people you'll meet and she has her own daughter so she really understands how a kid's mind works when it comes to dental visits. Dr. Jo specializes in orthodontics and pediatric dentistry and is a member of the Philippine Pediatric Dental Society. She holds office in Unit 604 Medical Towers Makati along VA Rufino St in Legaspi Village.
My daughter was pretty open about sitting in the dentist chair and getting her mouth cleaned. Dr. Jo was singing to her while brushing her teeth (so she gets used to timing her brushing for two minutes) and to get her comfortable as well. After the cleaning and the varnish, she was given a treat and a small toy because she was so well-behaved.
We then had a long discussion of what needs to be done to prevent cavities and what we need to do about the early on-set of children's carries. It's great to work with a dentist that your kids can be comfortable with yet have an open, professional discussion about her dental plan. I highly recommend her and we can't wait to do her follow up visit this weekend. read more