A MUM has claimed she’s stopped taking her kids to the dentist because of how judgmental they make her feel.
Julie Whiting revealed she hasn’t taken her children to see a dental professional in five years – and she blames the dentist.
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Writing for Kidspot, Julie explained she gets anxiety from the visits, so she stopped them altogether.
And while Julie confessed she “hates the dentist”, she also dislikes their ‘sidekick’, the dental hygienist.
Julie said: “The relentless scraping, the sharp implement poking my gums, the mental gymnastics of getting my mind out of a panicked state.
“And I hate the polite disapproval of the person in the white coat as I am informed yet again, that I should be visiting more regularly, brushing more often, addressing my grinding.
It’s a daunting, pricey excursion that I try to avoid
Julie Whiting
“It’s the same when I take my kids. The dentist’s eyes flit over the computer screen to confirm that yep, it’s been too long.
“Well yeah, it’s a daunting, pricey excursion that I try to avoid.”
Julie admitted she’s “not proud of it”, but said it’s a vicious cycle as she’s less likely to go back if she’s judged.
She added that ‘dental anxiety’ can be a source of distress, and she urged dentists to try positive reinforcement instead of ‘finger wagging’.
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