Pediatric dentist.......what should i expect

[MommyTurtle1985]

 IM taking my son to the dentist for the first time next week. He is four years old. I wasn't aware that kids went to the  dentist till they were like 7-8. Its new to me, I found out that you're supposed to take your kids when they get their first tooth. Well where the hell was I at?? My daughter is turning 3 in Feb and I have made her an appointment too.

I dont remember being at a dentist till like age 6 or something.  Im sure most of you mothers have alread taken your sons to the dentist, what should i expect?

Do they just clean the teeth? How do they get the childern to stay still? So im taking my two and four year old to the dentist and i just have nightmare- ish visions on how thats gonna go. I really want a smooth visit but im not sure how that is possiabe.

I already explained to Andrew what a dentist is and what they usually do. I asked the lady on the phone when i made the appointment and all she said is we'll have to see. What does that mean???

Should I be nervous? and why do these posts always show up underlined.