Brave Smiles

    By Kanchi Sheth

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    10 Mar, 2024

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    Once upon a time, in a bustling town, there was a dentist office that everyone loved to visit. It was Dr. Kay's office, where she worked as an orthodontist.

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    Dr. Kay was known for her kind and gentle approach, which made her a favorite among the children. Today, two young children, Titi and Bobo, were coming to visit her.

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    Titi and Bobo were a little nervous. They had never been to an orthodontist before and were unsure of what to expect. Seeing their anxiety, Dr. Kay decided to ease their fears.

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    She started with a friendly chat, asking them about their favorite toys and games. This made Titi and Bobo feel a lot more comfortable and they gradually began to relax.

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    Then, Dr. Kay showed them the various tools she uses, explaining their purpose in simple, kid-friendly language. This helped the kids understand that these tools were not scary but useful.

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    Next, she demonstrated how she would check their teeth, using a teddy bear as a patient. Titi and Bobo watched with fascination as the teddy bear's teeth were examined.

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    Now it was Titi's turn. Although she was still a little apprehensive, she bravely climbed onto the dental chair. Dr. Kay praised her for her courage, which made Titi smile.

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    Titi closed her eyes as Dr. Kay examined her teeth. She was surprised to find that it didn't hurt at all. In fact, she felt ticklish when Dr. Kay cleaned her teeth.

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    Next, it was Bobo's turn. Inspired by Titi's bravery, he too climbed onto the chair. He was curious about the tools and asked Dr. Kay many questions, which she patiently answered.

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    Bobo found the experience to be much less scary than he had imagined. He laughed when the toothbrush tickled his gums and was amazed by the mirror that let him see his own teeth.

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    After the checkups, Dr. Kay praised both Titi and Bobo for their bravery. She gave them each a sticker and a new toothbrush, which made them both beam with pride.

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    On their way home, Titi and Bobo couldn't stop talking about their visit. They told their parents all about the tools, the teddy bear patient, and the stickers they got.

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    They also shared about how Dr. Kay had made them feel comfortable and safe. They declared that they were no longer afraid of going to the orthodontist.

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    That night, as they brushed their teeth with their new toothbrushes, they couldn't help but smile. They felt proud of themselves for facing their fears and were excited for their next visit to Dr. Kay.

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    And so, Titi and Bobo learned that visits to the orthodontist were not scary at all. In fact, they could be fun and interesting. This was a lesson they would never forget.

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    As for Dr. Kay, she was glad to have helped Titi and Bobo overcome their fears. She knew that this was just the beginning of their journey towards healthy smiles.

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    From that day onwards, Titi and Bobo became regular visitors at Dr. Kay's office. They always looked forward to their visits and never missed an appointment.

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    They also began to take better care of their teeth at home, brushing and flossing regularly. They wanted to make sure their teeth stayed healthy and beautiful.

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    And so, Dr. Kay's office became a place of learning, laughter, and brave smiles. It was a place where fears were faced, and beautiful smiles were found.

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    And that is the story of how Titi and Bobo found their brave smiles at Dr. Kay's office. A story that reminds us that with a little bravery, we can overcome our fears.

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    So, the next time you visit the orthodontist, remember Titi and Bobo. And maybe, just like them, you too will find your brave smile.

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