Ecuador's Dental Assistant Dog Comforts Children By Snuggling During Treatment

Going to the dentist can be a little stressful for adults and kids, but for this dentist’s office in Ecuador, patients are more than happy to make an appointment. All thanks to the canine at the office, which helps patients relieve stress and anxiety. Meet Aldo, Ecuador's ‘first’ dental assistant dog, who comforts patients by snuggling and calming them while they undergo their treatment.

The dental clinic is named Parque Dental and their Instagram page is filled with various images and videos of the dog. Aldo, however, grabbed the spotlight after his story got featured on the popular Instagram page 'We Rate Dogs'. They posted a few of his pictures along with a descriptive caption.

Is Aldo a 'pain escape' for child patients?

“This is Aldo. He is Ecuador’s first dental assistant dog. He's been trained as an emotional support dog with special skills that allow him to interact with children, and even stay with them during their appointment. He helps reduce their stress and anxiety, improve their concentration and communication, reinforce their self-esteem, and even increase their trust in the dentist. 14/10,” reads the caption they posted along with the pictures.

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The different images show the dog quite gently comforting the children to make sure that they get their dental treatment properly. The share has prompted many to say how they wish this were the norm everywhere.

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“Brb just off to the dentist in Ecuador,” wrote an Instagram user. “Scheduling a dentist appointment there now,” shared another. “What a good boy,” posted a third. “Can we have these dogs as default at every dentist,” expressed a fourth. “Adults need Aldo in the dentist chamber as well,” commented a fifth. “I'm not a kid and I'd still love this,” confessed a sixth. “Oh goodness who cut those onions,” commented a seventh.

The dental clinic also posted a video showcasing Aldo comforting a kid. Aww is probably the only thing you will be inclined to say after watching the video. The video also shows a clipping of a local newspaper.