Ella - What to expect at the dentist

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Ella - What to expect at the dentist

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.