A study by the University of Westminster (London) found that after visiting an art gallery at lunchtime. The stress level of the respondents decreased significantly. This news is very beneficial for dentists, as some patients experience high levels of stress during their visit. Can a small, well-chosen picture in your clinic make life easier for nervous patients?
Creating a soothing space
A simple visit to the dentist's office can increase stress levels in some patients, so it is very important that your office is a pleasant and harmonious place to soothe and set up a positive wave. As mentioned earlier, seeing art reduces stress. However, not all are suitable, but only those objects (paintings, collages, posters, photographs) that can relax the anxious patient. It doesn't matter what genres and trends you personally prefer - this is the real taste. There are certain rules, and if you want your reception area to have the effect you want, stay away from contemporary art with its sharp lines and vibrant colours. Instead, choose soothing, calm scenes with soft or natural tones. The pictures will distract the restless patient's attention, but that's only half the story. It is important that the entire room has a calming energy. Therefore, the walls should be painted in pastel colors: sage, brown, pale yellow, etc.
As you know, spending time in nature reduces stress. Therefore, in the waiting room, you can mimic this effect by adding landscapes and houseplants to create a sense of calmness in patients.
How to distract children
If you can still somehow agree with adults, then with children everything is much more complicated. Their calmness and attitude can become decisive factors influencing the treatment and their attitude towards dentists in general. While this is largely dependent on the doctor's communication and behavior, you can try to distract your child from bad thoughts. While most of the art is most likely aimed at comforting patients of all ages, children need a separate approach.
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