A visit to the dentist is something that many patients dread. It makes them feel anxious and stressed. But dogs? They have a unique ability to calm people down. People who tremble in fear can relax by just petting a soft and fluffy dog.

At the La Cantera Dental from San Antonio, there is a 3 and a half-year-old Poodle mix named Macie. Patients who have their appointments on Thursdays and Fridays get to see Macie. Kids who are patients at the office look forward to having appointments now that Macie happily greets them. Macie’s presence transformed the dental experience, making it positive.

Dr. Henry Chu said he got the idea for having a therapy dog when he noticed a patient anxiously clutching a balled-up piece of paper. He then said, “I thought we have to do better than a piece of paper.”

Image and article source: news4sanantonio.com

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