{"id":237,"date":"2022-07-06T21:23:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-06T21:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/?p=237"},"modified":"2022-08-24T21:25:30","modified_gmt":"2022-08-24T21:25:30","slug":"6-books-to-help-your-child-feel-less-nervous-about-the-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/2022\/07\/06\/6-books-to-help-your-child-feel-less-nervous-about-the-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Books to Help Your Child Feel Less Nervous About the Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Visiting the dentist can be a daunting experience for both children and<\/em> adults. After all, there are bright lights, loud tools, and an unfamiliar person working on your mouth. The entire ordeal can be quite overwhelming for many people, especially kids. Fortunately, there are plenty of children\u2019s books that can prep your child for their upcoming dental appointment. Read on to learn which six books can help your little one get excited about visiting the dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Crocodile and the Dentist<\/em> \u2013 Tario Gomi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In this story, the crocodile has to overcome his fear of the dentist<\/a> while the dentist has to conquer his fear of the croc. Your little one will enjoy hearing both sides of the story! It\u2019s a great way to remind them that dentists are regular people with fears too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist<\/em> \u2013 Stan Berenstain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This story is a classic tale of the Berenstain family\u2019s trip to the dentist. While reading this book, your child will learn about professional teeth cleanings and cavity checks. It will help your little one see how even storybook characters need a dental checkup from time to time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daniel Goes to the Dentist<\/em> \u2013 Alexandra Cassel Schwartz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tigers can be scary, but they get dental anxiety too! In this book, Daniel Tiger has a fantastic time visiting his dentist. They walk through every step of the appointment, removing any mystery from each aspect. By the end of the story, your little one will know exactly what to expect when visiting the dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curious George Visits the Dentist<\/em> \u2013 Margret & H. A. Rey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When Curious George discovers his first loose tooth, he\u2019s off to see his dentist. Although he\u2019s initially nervous about his appointment, he quickly realizes there\u2019s nothing to be afraid of! The story details his good (yet mischievous) first trip to the dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Tooth Book<\/em> \u2013 Dr. Seuss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you want a book that\u2019ll teach your child about the importance of strong and healthy teeth, then this one\u2019s for you. It\u2019s a great resource that explains why dental checkups are necessary for a healthy mouth. Dr. Seuss reinforces how these routine appointments are essential for eating, smiling, and many other day-to-day activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dentist Trip (Peppa Pig)<\/em> \u2013 Scholastic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What child doesn\u2019t love Peppa Pig? In this story, Peppa helps her little brother handle his first trip to the dentist. She\u2019s able to successfully calm George down with words of wisdom. They may be able to help your child relax as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s completely normal for children to feel nervous about visiting the dentist. If you need help keeping your little one calm, break out some of these fun books. They\u2019ll make your child realize that there\u2019s nothing to fear!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At New England Kids Pediatric Dentistry, we\u2019re passionate about helping children achieve and maintain their very best smiles. Our team will always treat your child as if they were one of our very own, which is why we\u2019ll do everything possible to ensure they have an enjoyable and relaxing visit. To schedule a routine checkup for your little one, visit our website<\/a> or call (508) 832-6278<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Visiting the dentist can be a daunting experience for both children and adults. After all, there are bright lights, loud tools, and an unfamiliar person working on your mouth. The entire ordeal can be quite overwhelming for many people, especially kids. Fortunately, there are plenty of children\u2019s books that can prep your child for their […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/237"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=237"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/237\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":243,"href":"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/237\/revisions\/243"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=237"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=237"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newengland-kids.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=237"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}