40 Hilariously Wholesome Things Doctors Did to Put Their Patients at Ease

There are some things in life that can be intimidating, no matter how old you are. Something like going to the doctor's office can really feel frightening, especially if you're already unwell or fear bad news. These doctors stepped up the game when it came to bedside manner and used some wholesome tactics to put their patients at ease.

One of the things that can be scary about going to the doctor is seeing all of the medical equipment. You might not understand it or fear what it signals. This doctor's office was trying to show a more beautiful use for the machines that might cause some anxiety. Most of us will associate X-ray machines with broken bones or serious injury. Have you ever considered its use in floral arrangements before?

If there's one thing that's nerve-wracking, especially for young children, it's a trip to the dentist. After all, letting strangers put their hands and tools in your mouth goes against instinct. This dentist practice found a great way to put their young patients at ease. With a therapy dog on sight trained to offer some extra comfort to patients during their procedures, you might even look forward to spending time with this absolute sweetheart.

While we're on the topic of therapy and service dogs, let's take a moment to consider all the training that they go through to be ready for their jobs. This dentist was helping this puppy get ready for her big future as a service dog. She's still a puppy, though, so can you blame her for being a little bit tired on the job? Either way, it seems like this person gave her a rating of a job well done!

There are some things at the doctor's office that might not be scary, per se, but they can be rather embarrassing and just might make you feel bad. Dentists spend a lot of their days begging people to floss. In turn, a lot of patients leave the dentist feeling like they didn't do well enough. To encourage flossing without adding too much stress, this dentist went for a rather funny sign as a reminder.