If you have a standalone office for your business, it is important for the landscape to make your office look inviting. This is especially true for people who offer seemingly not-fun services, such as pediatric dental care.

Here are a few things that a children's dentist can do to ensure that the property surrounding his or her dental office makes the dentistry more inviting to young patients.

Have a butterfly garden installed.

Children love butterflies, and they are drawn to bright colors. Butterfly gardens often include flowers and shrubs that attract these beautiful winged insects. Having a child wander through a small butterfly-filled area before a dental appointment can ease his or her dental anxiety.  Although a child may have once associated the dental office with discomfort, the youngster can start to associate it with the natural beauty of colorful hues and butterflies.

Create picture designs with the plants.  

Places that cater to children, such as theme parks, often have shrubs and plants configured to produce recognizable images. For instance, Disney World has Mickey Mouse images that are made of flowers and other plants.

For a pediatric dental office, white flowers can be shaped to form a large tooth. Not only will this help advertise the nature of your office, it will also be entertaining for your patients.

Install a waterfall.

The flow of water and the sound of trickling can be soothing. By installing a decorative fountain on the property of the dental office, you can help promote a sense of calmness around the office. Additionally, if you allow the fountain to double as a wishing well, it will bring special delight to your young patients.

Highlight your office sign.

Lights can add dimension and fun to your commercial property. Consider using colorful lights to surround and highlight your office sign. The bright colors will draw the attention of children and their parents.

Avoid prickly plants.

Since your office serves youngsters, it is important to minimize the number of safety hazards on your property. Instead of selecting plants that have pointy spines, such as cacti, use plants with soft, touchable leaves. Additionally, if many of your patients are toddlers, it may be best to avoid most poisonous varieties of plants.

To learn more smart choices that a pediatric dentist can make for the landscape around a children's dental office, schedule an appointment with a landscaping company, such as Boulder Works, in your local area.