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Dr. Farah Talib - Texas Dentist That Have Employed Therapy Dogs to Take Edge Off For Nervous & Uncertain Patients

Dr. Farah Talib, DMD is one of the dentists in Texas that believes in employing therapy dogs to take the edge off for nervous and uncertain patients. She has recently introduced a therapy dog at one of the dental clinics that she is working with i.e. Angleton Family Dental. Dr. Farah who has always been a supporter of therapy dogs in dental settings couldnu2019t be happier to see how the dog has been helping the anxious patients stay relaxed during their appointments.

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Dr. Farah Talib - Texas Dentist That Have Employed Therapy Dogs to Take Edge Off For Nervous & Uncertain Patients

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  1. Dr. Farah Talib Is One of the Texas Dentists That Have Employed Therapy Dogs to Take the Edge Off For Nervous & Uncertain Patients

  2. Do You Fear Going To The Dentist? Well, You Aren’t Alone! • If you fear going to the dentist, you aren’t alone! • According to a recent study, between 9% and 20% of Americans avoid visiting the dentist due to fear or anxiety. • Fear of pain, injections, anesthetic side-effects, etc. or simply being self-conscious about the appearance of their teeth or mouth odor are some of the reasons why people experience dental anxiety.

  3. Dr. Farah Talib, DMD Believes That Therapy Dogs Are the Best Solution to Calm down Anxious Patients • Dr. Farah Talib, DMD is one of the dentists in Texas that believes in employing therapy dogs to take the edge off for nervous and uncertain patients. • She has recently introduced a therapy dog at one of the dental clinics that she is working with i.e. Angleton Family Dental. • Dr. Farah who has always been a supporter of therapy dogs in dental settings couldn’t be happier to see how the dog has been helping the anxious patients stay relaxed during their appointments.

  4. Dr. Farah’s Views on How Therapy Dogs keep the Anxious Dental Patients Relaxed! • According Dr. Farah Talib, therapy dogs are trained to provide comfort & affection (and detect when people need it). • A therapy dog would place their head on the patient’s lap, wag their tail, or offer their soft fur to calm the patient’s nervous system and remind them that everything will be okay.

  5. Other Proven Benefits of Therapy Dogs… • Some other proven benefits of a therapy dog include: • Improved mood • Lowered blood pressure • Improved social interactions • Happiness

  6. Thank YouDr. Farah Talib, DMD

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