The First Visit

Reading a book with your child can be a great way to talk about something unfamiliar, like dental visits. Pediatric dentists around the country are recommending books like these for combating uncertainties and dealing with issues like thumbsucking. The books below are some of our personal favorites.

Barney Goes to the Dentist
by Linda Cress Dowdy, Photography by Dennis Full

Look Mom...No Cavities! / How To Raise A Cavity-Free Child
by Gregory F. George, D.D.S.

Harold's Hideaway Thumb
by Harriet Sonnenschein, Illustrated by Jurg Obnzt

David Decides About Thumbsucking - A Story for Children,
a Guide for Parents
by Susan Ph.D. Heitler, Photography by Paula Singer

Show Me Your Smile - A Visit To The Dentist (Dora the Explorer)
by Chritine Ricci, Illustrated by Robert Roper