Crying, temper tantrums, and general uncooperativeness interferes with the dentist's ability to take care of the toddler.

Oftentimes preschool kids experience a strong fear of the dentist that manifests into undesirable behaviors. Helpful Books for Toddlers Who Bite Othersĭentist Books for Preschoolers Prepare Them for First Visit Magical Children's Books About the Tooth Fairy Here are some more children's book recommendations.

What happens during the visit? What will the dentist do to my teeth? Will it hurt? Reading children's books about visiting the dentist is an excellent way to answer their questions and calm their little nerves! We've provided some of our favorites by age to help you pick the best titles for your little ones. If it is the child's first routine dental appointment, there will be lots of questions. Heck, most adults share these same nervous and apprehensive feelings. It is entirely normal and common for children to experience anxiety about going to the dentist. Young kids will giggle throughout this book about a dentist who may look a little different than their own!Ĭhildren's Books About the Dentist Will Ease the Jitters Using creative problem-solving, the dentist manages to help the fox feel better without getting eaten. De Soto faces when his patient, who would ordinarily eat him for lunch, happens to have a toothache. Young children will appreciate the conundrum Dr. A funny, classic, Caldecott honor book whereby the dentist has a case of the jitters, not the patient.

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