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My Visit to the Dentist

Leo visits the dentist for the first time and learns what happens at a checkup, step by step.

Started from one sentence: My child Leo is nervous about his first dentist checkup.

Page 1

My Visit to the Dentist

A story about my checkup

My name is Leo. I am seven years old. Today my mom takes me to the dentist.

Page 2

Why I Go

My teeth stay strong

I visit the dentist to keep my teeth strong. The dentist counts my teeth and looks at them. A checkup happens two times each year.

Page 3

The Waiting Room

First we wait

We sit in the waiting room. There are books and a fish tank. My mom reads with me while we wait.

Page 4

The Special Chair

It moves up and down

The dentist invites me to a big chair. The chair leans back slowly. I hold the handles and stay still.

Page 5

The Little Mirror

The dentist counts my teeth

The dentist uses a little mirror to see my teeth. She counts each tooth out loud. I can open my mouth wide.

Page 6

The Tickly Brush

My teeth get shiny

A tiny brush tickles my teeth. It might feel new to me. Taking a slow breath helps me hold still.

Page 7

All Done

I did it

The dentist says my teeth look great. I get a sticker and a big smile. I am proud of my checkup.

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