Patient Information
Your Child’s First Visit
Dear Parents,
In order to improve the chances of your child having a positive experience in our office, we are selective in the use of words. We try to avoid using words that may scare the child due to previous experiences. We ask you to please support us by NOT USING negative words that are often used for dental care. They Include:
DON'T USE
- Needle or Shot
- Drill
- Drill on tooth
- Laser
- Pull or Yank a tooth
- Decay, Cavity
- Examination
- Teeth Cleaning
- Explorer
- Rubber Dam
- Gas
OUR EQIVALENT
- Sleepy Juice
- Mr. Whistle/ Mr. Bumpy
- Clean a tooth
- Popcorn Popper
- Gently wiggle a tooth
- Sugar bug
- Count teeth
- Tickle teeth
- Tooth Checker
- Raincoat
- Magic Air/ Happy Land
Please understand that our intention is not to "fool" your child; it is to create an experience that is positive. We greatly appreciate your cooperation in helping us build a comfortable atmosphere for your child!