OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaDentists are special doctors who help keep our teeth and gums healthy. When you visit the dentist, they look at every tooth with a tiny mirror to make sure they are strong and clean. They help us have bright, happy smiles!
The dentist shows us the best way to brush and floss at home. They use cool tools that make a little humming sound to help clean our teeth. Dentists can also fix teeth that have cavities and take special pictures called X-rays to see inside your mouth.
Going to the dentist is a great way to take care of your body. Healthy teeth help us eat yummy food and smile big. Dentists make sure small problems do not turn into big ones by checking our teeth regularly.
- You will grow two sets of teeth in your lifetime!
- Kids have 20 baby teeth, and adults have 32 grown-up teeth.
- The enamel on your teeth is the hardest part of your whole body.
