Your 3-Year-Old: Say Cheese
Say Cheese
Fear of the dentist typically means a preschooler associates the dentist's white jacket or the appearance of the office with the doctor's office where he gets shots. Your calm demeanor and a friendly staff can help put him at ease, especially once he discovers that having his teeth cleaned doesn't hurt much — and that he'll get a sticker or brand-new toothbrush on his way out.
話說原本小馨是不怕醫生的，每次一有小咳嗽，就假裝咳得很用力，然後要我們帶她去看醫生，而且她也會乖乖讓醫生清耳屎，無奈上星期二到診所去，無欲警唉了一針A型肝炎疫苗，回家後一直說，你們不要帶我去打針啦！很痛耶...
至於牙醫，還沒帶她去看過，昨晚幫她刷牙時，數了一下她的牙齒，竟然有19顆牙囉，最後一顆應該也在長了，因為最近曾聽她說牙齒痛痛。
一直想帶她去塗氟，唉，總是找不出時間哩！
Your 3-year-old now
Your child probably has a full set of primary teeth. (The last of these, the second molars, usually come in by 24 months.) Though these baby teeth won't begin to fall out until 5 at the earliest (and more typically at age 6 or 7), it's important to keep them clean and cavity-free. Teeth are vital for proper chewing, and baby teeth create spaces for your child's permanent teeth. Unchecked infections or cavities even in baby teeth can result in the erosion of gums and supportive ligaments, potentially leading to permanent tooth loss.
If your child hasn't seen a dentist yet, it's time to set up a visit. She'll reinforce good brushing habits, discuss dental sealants to prevent cavities in baby teeth, and deal with any cavities that have already appeared.
是應該想辦法找出時間來讓她去看看牙醫，趁著暑假，把拔有空，應該可以安排一個visit!
Your life now
Leaving your child for the day or evening can be tough. Parents often have separation anxiety too — and sometimes a parent's anxiety can fuel it in the child. If your child is having a hard time saying goodbye, you might want to examine your own attitude toward parting. You could be inadvertently causing a problem if:
•Your goodbyes take more than a minute or two and involve many hugs and kisses, tips, and reminders to the sitter or the child.
•You leave and then return quickly just to check on your child or give one last kiss.
•You ask, "Will you miss me?" or are visibly emotional about leaving.
•You provide complicated explanations for why you have to go and make elaborate promises about what you'll do together when you get back.
Your child's sharp antennae and busy imagination will pick up on your cues. A cheerful, confident attitude goes a long way in making partings pleasant. Keep in mind that it's healthy for a 3-year-old to spend time in the company of other adults, so by making goodbyes short and sweet, you're doing him a big favor.
