We know that going to the dentist can sometimes be a bit intimidating for children. Reading books about going to the dentist in preparation can help put your child at ease. We have picked out some of our favorites to share with you. We hope you enjoy them. Happy reading!
The Tooth Book: A Guide to Healthy Teeth and Gums by Edward Miller
This picture book shows that caring for your teeth can be fun! It offers folklore as well as advice on how to maintain those pearly whites. It also has a companion book called, “The Monster Health Book,” which has won awards and received outstanding reviews as well.
Melvin the Magnificent Molar by Julia Cook
This book is a good one for children ages three and up. It is great for teaching kids about their teeth. Melvin is an adorable tooth and the book is written from Melvin’s point of view. He promotes brushing and flossing and trips to the dentist. We are sure your kids will enjoy this one!
Sugarbug Doug: All About Cavities, Plaque, and Teeth by Dr. Ben Magleby
This book is a great read for youngsters as they follow sugarbugs who try to destroy teeth and ruin breath. Kids learn how they can stop them and keep their mouth healthy. This book was written and illustrated by a dentist to help prevent tooth decay in children.
Maisy, Charley and the Wobbly Tooth: A Maisy first Experience book by Lucy Cousins
Everyone loves the Maisy books, and this one is no exception. Maisy’s friend, Charley has a wobbly tooth and needs to go to the dentist. He is a little scared but all of his friends support him by going to the dentist with him and the group makes some fun discoveries while they are there. This is a great book for those that may be getting their first loose tooth.
We hope that you will find these books helpful, and please feel free to tell us what your favorite books are about dental health. We would love to hear from you! We would love it if you post a picture reading tooth-related books on our Facebook page!
About Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan, the offices of Drs. Delaney, Plunkett, Ralstrom, Makowski, Thanasas, Ker, and Associates
Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan have specialized in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics since 1968. Our family-friendly and newly renovated office gives patients and families a more comfortable and consistent experience with dentistry from the very beginning. Our pediatric dentists treat children from newborn to 18 years of age while our orthodontists provide care for both children and adults and are proud to be Preferred Providers of Invisalign and Invisalign Teen services. The ability to treat all patients with compassion and individuality, including those that may have special needs reaches beyond our facility, which has treatment rooms available for children who require additional privacy and customized care options. We pioneered valued hospital affiliations to allow dental services to be performed at DMC Children’s Hospital and St. John Macomb Hospital, when appropriate or necessary, and our specialists are also proud to be on staff at Henry Ford and Beaumont hospitals.
