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When children's dental fear challenges parenting approaches

My six-year-old is terrified of the dentist and screams during cleanings and I do not know if I should find a pediatric specialist or if I am enabling his fear

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A child's extreme reactions force parents to balance compassion with the need to establish healthy long-term relationships with necessary care.

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