Kid-friendly Term

Instead of... Child-friendly Term

Cavities/Decay – Sugar Bugs

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Radiographs or x-rays – Pictures

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Numb – Tooth is sleeping/taking a nap

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Examination – Count teeth
Explorer or sharp instrument – Tooth counter
Suction – Mr. Thirsty or Thirsty Straw
Fluoride treatment – Tooth vitamins
Laughing gas/Nitrous Oxide – Magic air
Shot or use a needle – Bubble or Spray sleepy juice
Mouth prop – Tooth chair or pillow
Rubber dam – Raincoat or Tooth trampoline
Clamp – Tooth ring
Drill/Handpiece – Tooth whistler/ Tooth washer
Fillings/Restorations – Paint or polish
Pull or yank the tooth – Wiggle the tooth
A topical anesthetic – Tooth jelly

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Contact Us

141 Montgomery Ave,
Bala Cynwyd, PA, PA, 19004

Email: smelman@dmdental.net

Phone: (610) 664-7244

Working Hours

MON9:00 am - 5:00 pm

TUE9:00 am - 6:00 pm

WED9:00 am - 5:00 pm

THU8:00 am - 5:00 pm

FRI8:00 am - 2:30 pm

SAT - SUNClosed