Gentle Words We Use
Our doctors and our staff use the following words when explaining procedures and introducing dental instruments to your child. We feel that these words help familiarize children with our procedures on a level that they can understand.
When talking to your child, please refer to this list. It is always good to keep a positive attitude when discussing dental treatment with your child so they will develop an independent and positive attitude toward dental care throughout their lives.
| Adult | Gentle Words |
|---|---|
| Cavities | Sugar Bugs |
| Nitrus Oxide | Happy Air, Magic Air |
| Shot, Needle | Sleepy Juice |
| Topical Gel | Jelly |
| X Rays | Pictures of Teeth |
| Numb Feeling | Fat Warm Funny Feeling |
| Drill | Special Toothbrush, Mr.Whistle, Mr.Bumpy |
| Drill On Teeth | Clean A Tooth |
| Suction | Straw, Mr.Thirsty |
| Composite Filling | White Star |
| Crown | Silver Hat, Princess Crown |
| Tooth Extraction | Wiggle A Tooth Out |
| Sealants | Tooth Paint |
| Examination | Count Teeth |
| Teeth Cleaning | Tickle Teeth |
| Explorer | Tooth Checker |