One day, when my niece was in kindergarten (4 years ago now!), the dentist came to school and taught the children about dental hygiene. And from there it's just a short hop to flossing. Young readers will laugh their way to a better appreciation for those pearly whites that beckon them to brush. There's just so much to learn-from brushing and flossing to dentin and pulp to every student's nightmare: tooth decay! Best read with a toothbrush in hand, this hilarious book is full of interesting facts (for instance, George Washington's teeth were not made of wood, despite popular belief) and a classroom full of quirky characters. Flossman is excited to meet the incoming class of 32-eight incisors, four canines, eight premolars, and twelve molars, including the four wisdom teeth. And to the gums on which we stand, strong and healthy, with toothbrushes and toothpaste for all.'' It's time for tooth school and Dr. 'Before the principal's announcements, will you all please stand and recite our pledge: 'I pledge allegiance to this mouth and to the dentist who takes care of us. If your child is still an infant, be sure to view 'You and Your Baby' for everything you will want to know about your baby’s first visit and what you need to know to protect his or her dental health during the first year of life.From the author/illustrator of The Scrambled States of Ame rica, here is a fun-filled introduction to teeth.

Sit back and let your child enjoy that first experience!.At Kids First Dentistry we treat every child as an individual, and our goal is to make his or her visit as fun and pleasant as possible. Any information about your child’s temperament and preferences will be a great help to us.Let your child know that the pediatric dentist and the staff are there to make the visit fun for him or her.Avoid using phrases that might make the child nervous such as “It won’t hurt” and “It’s not that bad” or words like “shots,” “drill,” and so on.Practice opening wide and counting teeth. Use a rotary toothbrush and brush all around the teeth.The Tooth Book (Bright and Early Books for Beginning Beginners), by Theo Lesieg, illustrated by Joe Mathieu.Behold, No Cavities! A Visit to the Dentist (Spongebob Squarepants), by Sarah Willson, illustrated by Harry Moore.Show Me Your Smile! A Visit to the Dentist (Dora the Explorer), by Christine Ricci, illustrated by Robert Roper.I'm Going to the Dentist (Before You Go Book), by Maxie Chambliss.The Night Before Tooth Fairy, by Natasha Wing, illustrated by Barbara Johansen Newman.

Open Wide - Tooth School Inside, by Laurie Keller.

Read an age-appropriate book to your child about a first dental visit:.

You can prepare your child for the dental visit by practicing some of what your child will experience in the dental office. First Visit Preparation for Toddlers and Young Children

Open Wide by Laurie Keller