The hygienist checks my teeth using special tools. They count my teeth and clean them with a small spinning brush.
The hygienist checks my teeth using special tools. They count my teeth and clean them with a small spinning brush.
Staying still helps the hygienist clean my teeth safely. I keep my body quiet and my mouth open so they can work carefully.
Staying still helps the hygienist clean my teeth safely. I keep my body quiet and my mouth open so they can work carefully.
A sealant is a shield that protects teeth from cavities. It fills tiny grooves in back teeth where germs can hide.
A sealant is a shield that protects teeth from cavities. It fills tiny grooves in back teeth where germs can hide.
The dentist paints the sealant on my teeth with a small brush. I help by keeping my mouth open wide.
The dentist paints the sealant on my teeth with a small brush. I help by keeping my mouth open wide.
After painting the sealant, the dentist uses a blue light to make it hard. The light looks like a small flashlight and makes a quiet sound.
After painting the sealant, the dentist uses a blue light to make it hard. The light looks like a small flashlight and makes a quiet sound.
- Listen carefully. - Keep your hands in your lap. - Stay still. - Say 'ah' when asked. - Ask questions if you need help.
- Listen carefully. - Keep your hands in your lap. - Stay still. - Say 'ah' when asked. - Ask questions if you need help.
After being brave at the dentist, I get a sleepover at Grandma's. She has my favorite dinner and a special movie night.
After being brave at the dentist, I get a sleepover at Grandma's. She has my favorite dinner and a special movie night.

What Happens at the Dentist Appointment

The hygienist checks my teeth using special tools. They count my teeth and clean them with a small spinning brush.