The Dentist
By Doreen Marchetti, CHP
You are feeling such
pride in yourself as you pick up the telephone and call your dentist
to make an appointment… You can already see the results as you
imagine looking at yourself in a mirror… and seeing what your
bright, healthy smile is going to look like, reflected back to you.
As you walk into the
dentist’s office and smell that dentist smell, you feel more relaxed
than you have ever felt in any waiting room…. As you sit and wait
your turn, you entertain yourself with magazines and thoughts of
what wonders the rest of your day holds for you… The longer you wait
the more relaxed and confident you become...
When your name is called
you stand, and with each step you take, walking towards the
dentist’s chair, you feel more and more relaxed…. more and more
confident…. more and more proud of yourself…
As you sit in the chair
you feel such relaxation… you are reminded of sitting at the beach
in a comfy lounge chair… watching the waves come in and go out…
relaxing you more and more...
You are thrilled to
discover only feelings of pride when you discuss your concerns with
your dentist. How amazing you are to be taking charge of your oral
health…
When you hear the
dentist, or anyone there, say anything like, “ you’re going to feel
a little pinch” for the Novocain injection, you only feel more
relaxed… and feel more self pride... All you can think about is how
good you feel… and how nice it is to have a beautiful smile full of
healthy teeth... You are amazing!
Even the sound of the
drill relaxes you so much… you happily realize the sound is very
soothing and you actually enjoy hearing it… Any sounds and smells
you experience while sitting in the chair cause to remain very
relaxed… and extremely proud of yourself…
When the dentist tells
you to rinse your mouth, you still feel very relaxed… and are
delighted to discover you feel rejuvenated, just like you would feel
after a great message or spa treatment… Feeling very relaxed and
rejuvenated...
As you get up from the
dentist chair, you are looking forward to making any future
appointments with the receptionist before leaving the office. You
are feeling an abundance of self pride, and now believe that each
visit to your dentist is equal to having a beautiful smile, full of
healthy teeth, for your entire lifetime. And is one of the most
relaxing experiences you can have.
As you close the office door behind you, you are pleased to notice
feelings of excited anticipation for your next dentist appointment.