Going to the Dentist

Ages: Baby-Preschool
This serves as a great introduction for your child's first trip to the dentist, including standard procedure: waiting in the waiting room, meeting the dental hygienist and dentist and sitting in the chair for the exam. It also shows the tools and instruments used to clean and examine the teeth and gives brushing and general hygiene tips. 

Show Me Your Smile!: A Visit to the Dentist (Dora the Explorer)

Ages: Baby-Preschool
It's time for Dora's checkup at the dentist. Dora explores the dentist's office, gets her teeth cleaned, and more! She even gets a special treat for being such a good patient!

Going to the Dentist

Ages: 4 - 8 years old
This series introduces very young children, in an amusing and friendly way, to situations they might find themselves in for the first time. This deals with the first trip to the dentist.

Just Going to the Dentist

Ages: 4-8 years old
Mercer Mayer's very popular Little Critter is on his way to the dentist. It's a thorough check-up, complete with dental x-rays. When Dr. Ghum insists on filling a cavity, Little Critter goes through it bravely. The visit is painless to the reader because of Little Critter's funny, honest way of look at things -- including the world of dentistry.

Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist

Ages: 4-8 years old
Sister Bear watches Dr. Bearson fill Brother Bear's small cavity. Then it's her turn in the chair to have a dangling baby tooth removed. An entertaining story for preschoolers of a cheerful and informative visit to a dentist.

Sesame Street Ready, Set, Brush: A Pop-Up Book

Ages: 4-8 years old
Even monsters need to brush their teeth to keep them healthy and strong. Elmo, Zoe, and their friends from Sesame Street show kids how easy it is to care for their teeth in Ready, Set, Brush! Flaps to open, wheels to turn, and fun pop-ups help illustrate elements of oral hygiene: applying toothpaste, brushing, rinsing, and regular visits to the dentist. Learning to brush has never been so much fun!

The Tooth Book: A Guide to Healthy Teeth and Gums

Ages: 4-8 years old
Full of straightforward advice and animated, colorful art, as well as some bite-sized bits of history and lore, this guide provides accessible information about taking care of your teeth.

A Bad Day for Danny Decay

Ages: 4-10 years old
An educational book that focuses on dental health.

What to Expect When You Go to the Dentist (What to Expect Kids)

Ages: 4-6 years old
Angus the Answer Dog makes another appearance, suggesting a game or activity related to the visit (make a picture to give to the dentist), and answering one question per page. Questions cover everything, from "Why do I have to go to the dentist?" to "What's an X ray?" The text isn't meant for young children as it's quite detailed, but the cartoon-like artwork and the good advice it gives will make this an appealing book for browsing as well as a resource for parents wanting a sensitive way to ease their child into the dentist's chair.