3 BEST BOOKS
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‘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. ‘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.
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!
‘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“DoYour 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.
Kalie and Cheyenne: A Word on Dental Health Fun Dental Tales!
-Kalie and Caryn members is unsure. Regardless, we must go by a letter to his friend that, by the time he reached 80, he had only lost one tooth with“the rest continuing sound.” also had fascinating dental tales. In one of the many letters he wrote, Jefferson stated that by age 76, he had“yet lost a tooth.”In that era, this was a very rare accomplishment, but it is often debated among historians. According to Monticello’s website (Monticello.org), Jefferson had many records showing that he visited the dentist quite often, though whether or not these visits were for himself or for other family he was the first recorded president to be photographed and later illustrated with a large smile. Roosevelt even had his full set of teeth, or very close to it, for most of his life. That was very rare in that day and age! When Roosevelt ran for reelection in 1904, his smile even became a highlight in his campaign. THOMAS JEFFERSON Recognized as one of the Founding Fathers, crafter of the Declaration of Independence, and third president of the U.S., Thomas Jefferson
This November marks election month and is the perfect opportunity to write about previous presidents’dental habits! Check out these three presidents who are most known for their smiles. GEORGE WASHINGTON Everyone has probably heard of the tale of George Washington and his wooden false teeth. While the first president of the U.S. did have false teeth, they weren’t wooden. Washington suffered from dental issues his entire life — at the age of 24, a diary entry states he’d paid five shillings to someone named“Doctor Watson”to remove one of his teeth. Because of his poor teeth, he had dentures. While they were made from many materials, wood was not one of them. The wooden teeth theory may have come from the fact that, after use, his dentures may have been stained to take on a wooden appearance. THEODORE ROOSEVELT During a time when oral health was not as it is today, many presidents refrained from showing their teeth.Yet, Theodore Roosevelt was quite the opposite. He was known as“the first president who smiled,”as
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