Isn’t it wild how some patients can turn a simple flossing lesson into a comedy show — just last week, I had one who thought they needed to floss with dental tape — like, really? It made me realize, sometimes our patients just need a good laugh and a reminder that there’s no ‘right’ way to make it fun. What are some of your best chuckles from the chair?
I once had a patient who tried to floss with a shoelace, claiming it had ‘more stretch’! It’s amazing the lengths some will go to, but hey, at least they’re getting creative. Ever thought about turning these stories into a comedy routine? It could be a hit.
And it’s hilarious how inventive patients can be! One time, I had someone use a piece of string cheese to demonstrate how they thought flossing worked — seriously. Maybe we should just embrace these creative approaches and turn them into teaching moments?