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If you are looking for help preparing your kids for their first trip to see us at the dental office, try turning to books. Parents can play a vital role in helping their child not be afraid of the dentist by reading stories about us to them. There are so many stories available to help guide kids of different ages through what they may experience – from the waiting room, to an exam room, or even a cavity. We all want our kids to have a positive view of going to the dentist. Preventing and alleviating fear is important in encouraging overall oral health. Unlike pediatricians, who see most kids see regularly from birth dentists dentists are a new and different experience for them. Dr. Joy Lunan has picked out a few of the top rated storybooks for you to help prepare your kids for the trip to our office.    Happy Reading! :)

Maisy, Charley, and the Wobbly Tooth     Rated: 5 Stars

Maisy's friend Charley has a wobbly tooth! He's going to the dentist for the first time, and he’s a little nervous. Luckily, Maisy, Tallulah, Eddie, and Cyril are happy to accompany their toothy friend to the dentist’s office, where they make some fun discoveries: a twirly chair that goes up and down, a special cup to spit in, and a proper tooth-brushing demonstration. Charley gets an x-ray, a smiley button, and a book to take home, but what will happen with his wobbly tooth?

Who Needs Teeth?     Rated: 5 Stars

A very funny book about teeth and who needs them. From a rabbit to a dog to a cat to a cow to a horse, they all need teeth to eat the food they require to remain healthy and happy. Children are the same. “If you didn’t have teeth, you wouldn’t have fun. You couldn’t eat an apple or a cinnamon bun. You couldn’t eat a sandwich made of cheddar cheese. You couldn’t eat green beans or peas. You couldn’t eat all the things that make you strong and bright. You couldn’t eat a snack in the middle of the night. You couldn’t eat a birthday cake on your special day. You’d be left with only ice cream, as they’d take the cake away.” This is a delightful way to emphasize the importance of caring for one’s teeth, and not just to chew with, but to put on a happy face and smile with. * 25 whimsical illustrations full of color and charm * Great reminder for every child Who needs teeth? We all do! 

Smile   Rated: 5 Stars

Raina just wants to be a normal sixth grader. But one night after Girl Scouts she trips and falls, severely injuring her two front teeth. What follows is a long and frustrating journey with on-again, off-again braces, surgery, embarrassing headgear, and even a retainer with fake teeth attached. And on top of all that, there's still more to deal with: a major earthquake, boy confusion, and friends who turn out to be not so friendly.

The Story of the Sugar Fairies    Rated: 5 Stars

A magical story that encourages and rewards children for making their own healthy choices! A sweet, new tradition for families everywhere!

Children It’s Time to Meet Your Teeth  Rated: 5 Stars


1.Meet Your Teeth
2.What We Do
3.Different Shape, Different Job
4.Different Parts of Your Tooth
5.What Can Happen To Us
6.Habits for a Brighter Smile
7.Crossword Puzzle/Word Search
 

This book is strategically designed to give your children a better understanding of their teeth, why and how to take care of their teeth. Just like nursery rhymes, children get the bonus of learning in a rhyming format.

Studies have demonstrated that the better children are at detecting rhymes the quicker and more successful they will be at learning to read.

The rhymes in ‘Children It’s Time To Meet Your Teeth’ help to educate and encourage children to explore and establish a proper oral hygiene routine early in life. This helps to ensure the development of strong and healthy teeth, a key feature shown in their beautiful smile.

If there is anything we can do to help your child’s experince here at Dr. Lunan’s dental office to be positive one, please don’t hesitate to ask.                               203-598-7920   Check out our families reviews.

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