{"id":104,"date":"2024-09-19T15:15:59","date_gmt":"2024-09-19T15:15:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthysmilesbartoncitydentist.com\/blog\/?p=104"},"modified":"2024-10-08T15:16:36","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T15:16:36","slug":"books-to-ease-childrens-dental-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthysmilesbartoncitydentist.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/19\/books-to-ease-childrens-dental-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"Books to Help Ease Your Child\u2019s Dental Anxiety"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthysmilesbartoncitydentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/books-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A woman reading a book to a little girl.\" class=\"wp-image-105\" style=\"width:379px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.healthysmilesbartoncitydentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/books-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.healthysmilesbartoncitydentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/books-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.healthysmilesbartoncitydentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/books-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.healthysmilesbartoncitydentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/books.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Getting your child ready for their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthysmilesbartoncitydentist.com\/childrens-dentistry.html\">semi-annual visit to the dentist<\/a> can be a big deal. After all, you want them to know what to expect, but you also don\u2019t want them to be afraid. Thankfully, there are lots of fun and exciting books out there that you can share with them prior to their appointment to help them get a better understanding of what\u2019s going to happen. These tales feature some of their favorite characters showing how brave they are all the while teaching them exactly what to expect. Here are just a few beloved books to get you started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Exam &amp; Cleanings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For children heading to a first appointment for a basic exam and cleaning, let a familiar face like Little Critter show them what to expect in \u201cJust Going to the Dentist\u201d by Mercer Mayer. This the story also includes the main character getting a filling, but parents can bypass that part if they don\u2019t want to concern their kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist\u201d by Stan and Jan Berenstain follows our beloved bears as their family takes their semi-annual trek to care for their teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDaniel Goes to the Dentist\u201d is a Daniel Tiger book that gives kids a step-by-step outline of what will happen at their appointment, helping to quell those frightening fears of the unknown right along with Daniel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Procedures and Treatments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In \u201cDora Goes to the Dentist,\u201d Dora the Explorer explores the dentist\u2019s office and shares a bit of information about what kids can expect from some common dental procedures. It also explains some of the tools your child\u2019s dentist and hygienist will use during their appointment and is sold together with the book \u201cDora Goes to the Doctor\u201d to help kids feel calm about their checkups, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cABC Dentist\u201d by Harriet Ziefert is a fun dictionary story that explains everything your child might encounter at their dental appointment, from A to Z. It also has a useful dental FAQ section for your child\u2019s burning questions that you may not know how to answer yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, it\u2019s normal for your child to be a little nervous before heading to the dentist, but with the help of these books, you can show them that there\u2019s nothing to be afraid of!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthysmilesbartoncitydentist.com\/about.html\">Healthy Smiles Dental Care<\/a>, our team of dentists and technicians is proud to provide a variety of dental treatments for the whole family. Whether you\u2019re bringing your child to their first dental appointment, or you\u2019re there for your own beautiful smile, we\u2019re happy to help ensure a lifetime of excellent oral health for patients of all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To schedule an appointment for yourself or your child, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthysmilesbartoncitydentist.com\/request-an-appointment.html\">visit our website<\/a> or call us today at 989-736-7000.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting your child ready for their semi-annual visit to the dentist can be a big deal. After all, you want them to know what to expect, but you also don\u2019t want them to be afraid. 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