02/23/2026
Reading is a wonderful way to help your child feel brave and excited about their next visit to the dentist! 📚✨ Books can turn the "unknown" into a fun adventure, helping to ease any jitters before they even step into our office.
Here are a few dentist-approved favorites to add to your bedtime reading list:
🦖 "How Do Dinosaurs Say I'm Mad?" by Jane Yolen – A great way to talk about feelings and behavior in a fun, prehistoric way!
🐻 "The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist" by Stan & Jan Berenstain – A classic story that walks kids through exactly what to expect during a checkup.
🦷 "Brush, Brush, Brush!" – A sweet, rhythmic book perfect for toddlers learning the basics of a healthy routine.
🐯 "Daniel Goes to the Dentist" by Alexandra Cassel Schwartz – Follow Daniel Tiger as he learns that the dentist is there to help him stay healthy.
By reading these stories together, you are building a positive foundation for your child's oral health. It is all about making the dentist a friendly place where we work together to keep those "sugar bugs" away!