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Knowing what to expect makes a dental visit much easier. These guides walk through what happens at the dentist, one friendly step at a time, so kids and grown-ups can arrive knowing what the day looks like.
Ten guides covering a visit from start to finish. Pick the part you are curious about.
What that very first appointment is usually like, from walking in to going home.
A step-by-step look at the parts of a routine dental checkup.
What dental X-rays are, and what dentists use them to look at.
What happens during a cleaning, and what each step is for.
What fluoride varnish is, and what that part of the visit involves.
What a sealant is, where it goes, and how it is put on.
What nitrous oxide is, and what children often notice while it is used.
What the word sedation means at the dentist, and what to ask your dental team about it.
How families and dental teams work together when a child feels nervous.
A friendly tour of the tools you see at a visit, and what each one is called.
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These guides are being written and reviewed by a pediatric dentist. Check back soon — new pages are added regularly.
This website is for education only and does not replace care from your dentist, physician, or emergency services.