My little girl was very brave as she sat on the dentist chair, waiting to get her teeth pulled. She was scared no doubt, but she didn’t give me any problems. I believe that our past readings on books related to teeth and dentist helped a lot. So, here are 2 books that are currently available at my children’s bookshop:

Dad, Are You the Tooth Fairy
Title: Dad, Are You the Tooth Fairy?
ISBN: 0439667453
There comes a time in a child’s life when they start questioning the reality of magical wonders such as Santa Claus. In this case, it is the tooth fairy. Do they really exist? Gaby goes straight to his dad to find out the answer. Dad doesn’t lie and admits that it is actually him. But he also goes on to tell how the magic of the toothfairy is also very much alive. Personally, I love this version of the toothfairy. Some parents may be appalled by the idea of telling their child that she really doesn’t exist. You may want to keep that magic alive. If that is your plan, then I do not recommend this book.
The reason why I like this book is because I’m okay telling my children that “hey, yes it is me.” This is because they eventually KNOW that it is YOU. For example, my son still thinks Santa Claus is real but my daughter is absolutely sure “it’s dad!” This book allows you to admit that you do play the part of Tooth Fairy, but it also gives room for the magic to stay alive.

Harry and the Dinosaurs say Raahh
Title: Harry and the Dinosaurs say ‘Raahh!’
ISBN: 1862333904
All the dinosaurs go into hiding as they are all afraid to visit the dentist, especially Tyrannosaurus because he’s got so many teeth. But with a little bit of coaxing from Harry, they eventually make it to the dentist’s chair. With a press of a magic button, Tyrannosaurus grows big and frightens the dentist with his large ‘Raahh’. Seeing how frighten the dentist are of them, Harry and the rest of the dinosaurs lose their own fear. The dentists gives them good news by telling them there will be no drills as they are all good brushers. In the end, they have a little too much fun riding up and down on the chair and rinsing. Wonderful way to start a discussion about visiting the dentist. Also an encouragement to get children brushing their teeth properly.