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8Going to the Dentist?
Here are some PEOPLE
THINGS you might see:
you should know about:
The dentist checks
Dental Mirror
her patient’s teeth.
The dentist uses a tiny mirror
The Dentist
with a long handle to look at
all of your teeth, one by one.
A dentist is a doctor
who takes care
Dental Explorer
of peoples' teeth.
A special dentist,
The dentist uses a small
called a pediatric
pointed tool to explore
dentist, takes care
hard to reach places in
of children's teeth.
and around each
of your teeth.
The Dental Assistant
Dental Laser
A dental assistant is a specially
If the dentist finds any cavities
trained person who helps the
or holes in your teeth, he or she
dentist. She will show you the dentist's
will use a laser to clean out the area.
office and the special chair you sit in. She
It sounds like a toothbrush that buzzes.
Some dental tools.
cleans your teeth before the dentist comes
in to check them.
Dental Floss
Dental floss is a special string
Here are some THINGS
that you or the dental assistant
you should know about:
use to clean plaque from your
teeth and gums.
The X-Ray Machine
This machine takes a special kind
of picture of your teeth and jaw.
The dentist can look at the pictures
on a computer screen. That way
the dentist can see any problems
with your teeth, bones, or jaw.
An x-ray can even show the
teeth that haven't grown in yet.
The Dentist Chair
Dentist offices have special
chairs for you to sit in during
your check-up. They can be
moved into different positions
A happy patient is
using the dentist's
to make it easier for the dentist
special "slurpy"
to see into your mouth.
straw to clear out
Getting an x-ray.
his mouth after a
check-up and
cleaning.
Pre-K-2: LA.A.1.1; LA.A.2.1; LA.B.2.1; LA.C.3.1; LA.D.2.1; HE.A.1.1; HE.B.1.1
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Photos courtesy Palm Beach Pediatric Dentistry
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