SSD is now offering Sonicare rechargeable toothbrushes and replacement heads for both kids and teens. Ask us how to save $20 off the purchase of a new Sonicare toothbrush.
Now, with the discovery of stem cells in baby teeth and wisdom teeth, a second chance is available for those families who missed their opportunity to store cord blood, as well as a chance to add a new type of stem cells for those families who did.
Help your child have a positive experience in our office. Our team avoids all words that might scare your child due to previous experiences. You can use these terms at home as well.
Please support us by using these friendly alternatives:
Scary Words
Friendly Words
filling
silver star
white (composite) filling
white star
crown or cap
silver hat
space maintainer
silver ring
needle or shot
sleepy juice
(delivered to tooth with "magic straw")
cavity or decay
sugar bugs
drill
whistle brush
drill on tooth
clean tooth
pull or yank tooth
wiggle a tooth out
examination
count teeth
tooth cleaning
tickle teeth
(to make them shiny and pretty)
explorer or pokey thing
toothpick, tooth counter
small suction or saliva ejector
Mrs. Sippy (MissisSippi)
large suction or saliva ejector
Mr. Slurpy
air/water syringe
Sprinkler
gas
(nitrous or laughing)
magic air
mouth prop/opener
pillow
(for resting teeth)
sealants
paint teeth
rubber dam
raincoat
dental laser or hydrobrasion
magic water spray (rinses sugar bugs away)
Reading through these terms will help you understand your child's description of his/her dental experience. Trust that our intention is not to "fool" your child, but rather to create a positive dental experience. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us build a good attitude for your child.
