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Watching your child grow and experience new things is one of the most wonderful parts about being a parent. Yet, many firsts, like a child’s first visit to the dentist, can be scary for them. That’s why it’s so important to talk to them about their first appointment and what it might be like. Reading to your kids is one of the best ways to help them understand the world around them, including dental health and going to the dentist. Here are three books that your child will learn from and love! 3 BEST BOOKS FOR YOUR CHILDREN TO SINK THEIR TEETH INTO ‘BRUSH, BRUSH, BRUSH!’ This rhythmic book can help your child get into a groove while brushing their teeth. What’s great about this book is that the words can be sung to the tune of “Do Your Ears Hang Low?” This helps your child remember proper techniques as they’re dancing along to their new song. The combination of the song and bright illustrations will assure that your child loves this book. “Brush, Brush, Brush!” can be found at Barnes & Noble for $6.95. ‘GOING TO THE DENTIST’ Part of the “Usborne First Experiences” series of children’s books, this book follows Jake and Jessie, two children who are going to their very first dentist’s appointment. Alongside colorful illustrations, this story details what a dentist’s appointment is like in an easy-to-understand way. It even shows kids what a cavity is when the dentist discovers a “hole” in one of Jake’s teeth. There are also educational takeaways as the story tells why it’s important to take care of your teeth, along with some ways to keep them healthy. Find “Going to the Dentist” in paperback on Amazon for $4.95.
These days, she’s taking things much better, but all my kids were concerned about the virus. While they still miss dance, swimming, and other activities we’ve had to bow out of for now, I’m grateful for this opportunity for them to learn, grow, and overcome challenges. I hope that while they’ll certainly remember the mask-wearing and the lack of play dates, and maybe even their initial fear, they’ll also remember the memories we created with time to slow down and be very intentional about our family time.
When Governor DeWine announced that dental offices would be allowed to reopen, our team wasn’t sure what to do. On a Wednesday morning in a press conference to the general public, the governor basically said, “Okay, dental offices can open on Friday!” Our amazing patients started calling for appointments right away, but we’d been given no other guidelines or precautions to follow. While dental organizations scrambled to help all of us dentists know how and what protocols to follow, as a team, we had to come together. We relied on the American Dental Association, Ohio Dental Association, and Ohio State Dental Board; did our own research through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health departments; and communicated with each other about what felt comfortable and uncomfortable. We wanted to make sure we were all united in our plans to reopen and safely treat patients again. It took some time, but I’m so grateful for the patience of our clients, the hard work and willing spirits of our team, and all the organizations that provided helpful information and resources for us to know how to best handle an unprecedented situation in our office. I’m also thankful we were able to acquire all of the protective equipment necessary to reopen, something that was extremely difficult as shortages were seen across the country. And I’m so, so grateful that not a single staff member has contracted COVID-19, and no outbreaks have occurred that have negatively affected our office or caused us to close again.
‘THE BERENSTAIN BEARS VISIT THE DENTIST’ Join Sister and Brother Bear as they visit a dentist — Sister’s got a loose tooth and Brother’s found a cavity! This book captures the anxiety a child
might feel before a dental visit, as Brother teases Sister about going to the dentist. However, not only does Sister have a wonderful visit with Dr. Bearson, but she also gets a visit from the Tooth Fairy. You can find this book on Amazon in paperback for $4.49 or on Kindle for $4.99. P.S. We love shopping local. While we’ve included retailer and price info for each book, we also encourage you to check out Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Blue Manatee Literacy Project, or another favorite local bookstore to see if they have these popular titles in stock. Of course our local libraries are a fantastic resource too!
I’m incredibly grateful for my thoughtful kids, my resilient, courageous wife, and my hardworking, passionate work family.
And I want to extend a tremendous thank you to YOU, our patients and friends. You trusted us to take the right precautions and treat you safely. You came back, even when there were still many unknowns. You were patient and supportive and cooperative. Thank you, thank you, thank you. This Thanksgiving, may we all recognize and give thanks for the incredible blessings to be counted even amidst trials and uncertainty.
Happy Thanksgiving!
– Dr. Brooks
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