Our dental team consists of many caring human beings and one particularly adorable dog, Benji. Benji is our trained therapy dog, and his only job is to cuddle and snuggle with patients to reduce their dental anxiety.
So, how does Benji help alleviate your concerns so you can get the treatment you need?
How Can Benji Help?
Spending some time with Benji helps patients in the following ways:
- Lowers stress — Your blood pressure and heart rate can go down when you snuggle with Benji.
- Increases feel-good hormones — Petting a dog can trigger oxytocin, serotonin and dopamine, the hormones that make you feel happy.
- Shifts your mental state — Holding Benji can help you focus on his soft fur and gentle breathing instead of your dental treatment.
- Makes you feel safe — Benji’s steady nature can make you feel safe and calm during a stressful time.
Don’t Let Dental Anxiety Keep You From Better Oral Health
If you suffer from dental anxiety, we’re here to help! At Western Smiles Dental Care, we want everyone to get the comfortable treatment they deserve. That’s why we encourage you to spend some time with Benji if you’re feeling nervous or scared.
To arrange a visit, you can call us on (08) 9349 3688.