Most dentists treat pediatric patients, found our recent survey. Ninety-five percent treat teens, and two out of three treat kids under 6.
“Pedodontists make their money the old fashioned way – they earn it!” opined one general dentist.
“I love caring for kids,” said one dentist, while another said, “I break out in hives when I treat anyone under 18.”
Here’s what else dentists had to say about children’s dentistry:
- “If you treat children like gold, you’ll see their mothers, fathers, aunts, uncles, and grandparents as well!” (Virginia dentist)
- “Life is too short.” (North Carolina dentist)
- “If they can be reasoned with and kept calm with nitrous, I’ll treat them. I don’t treat anyone that is screaming and crying, and I don’t care how old they are!! Be calm, or take drugs!!” (Michigan dentist)
- “It seems like parents readily spend money on their kids but compromise on themselves if required.” (Endodontist)
- “If you do not enjoy treating them, then don’t! They know you do not like it and they get traumatized.” (Illinois pediatric dentist)
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