Prepare Your Child for the Dentist with Fun Books

Posted by nmcclees

Reading is important at any age, but especially for children. Did you know that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends reading aloud to children each day, beginning at birth? This helps your child build language and literacy skills that will last a lifetime. 

We also recommend reading to your child to help them prepare for their first dental visit or near the time of subsequent dental visits to help prepare them and make them feel comfortable. We’ve made a list of some of our favorite children’s books about teeth and going to the dentist. We hope you and your child enjoy them as much as we do. These books are readily available at your local library or bookstore, or online.

1) Happy Tooth and Sad Tooth

by Blake McKinley Jr.

Happy Tooth and Sad Tooth go to the dentist and learn the importance of brushing and flossing, as well as eating healthy foods. One tooth has a great appointment, while the other needs a little more care. They both learn what they need to do to always be happy teeth.

 

 

 

 

2) Curious George Visits the Dentist

by Margret & H. A. Rey

 

George’s tooth begins to hurt and become wiggly when he bites into a wax apple. The man with the yellow hat takes him to the dentist. George is nervous but overcomes his fear and learns how to take care of his teeth.

 

 

 

 

 

3) Pout-Pout Fish Goes to the Dentist

by Deborah Diesen

Pout-Pout fish wonders why he even needs to see the dentist. How will the dentist help his smile anyway?

 

 

 

 

 

4) The Tooth Book

by Dr. Seuss

In Dr. Seuss’s own unique way, explore how teeth let us talk and eat. Also, learn how they grow, and how to take care of them.

 

 

 

 

 

5) Sugarbug Doug: All About Cavities, Plaque, and Teeth

by Dr. Ben Magleby

 

Follow the sugarbugs as they try to destroy teeth and ruin breath. Most importantly, learn how to stop them!

 

 

 

 

 

 

6) The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist

by Stan and Jan Berenstain

Join the bear family on a trip to the dentist. They get their teeth cleaned and checked for cavities and learn all about the tools the dentist uses.

 

 

 

 

 

7) What If You Had Animal Teeth?

by Sandra Markle

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to have some of your body parts replaced with those of an animal? It would be odd, right? Take your child on a fun journey exploring what it would be like if their teeth were like an animal’s. They will also learn why their very own teeth are just perfect for them!

 

 

 

 

8) Doctor De Soto

by William Steig

Doctor De Soto, a mouse, refuses to treat dangerous animals, or animals that like to eat mice. One day a fox comes to him with a terrible toothache. In this clever story, find out how the doctor helps the fox, and keeps himself safe.

 

 

 

 

Ready to get your child in for their first or next visit? We’d be happy to see them, and they can tell us which book was their favorite!