Show Me Your Smile!: A Visit to the Dentist (Dora the Explorer)

It's time for Dora's checkup at the dentist. Dora explores the dentist's office, gets her teeth cleaned, and more! She even gets a special treat for being such a good patient!

Customer Reviews:

A Great Book For Taking The Fear Out Of Going To The Dentist

By Janet Boyer "Author, Reviewer, Blogger, Mystic" - May 9, 2005

My son hasn't visited a dentist yet, and he was quite afraid of the prospect. Thanks to Show Me Your Smile!: A Visit to the Dentist, he's not nearly as anxious.

This book follows Dora and her Mom as she goes to the dentist to get her teeth cleaned. The beginning of the story shows Dora in a waiting room playing among other children as they wait for the dental assistant to call their name.

Once inside the dentist's room, Dora points out the chair and the light--explaining the purpose they serve. Dora then explains the process of taking an X-ray...and how the assistant will take a picture of her teeth to make sure they're healthy. She even describes how the assistant covers her with a heavy apron.

Once the X-ray is taken, Dora points out some pictures on the wall...and on the next page are black-and-white X-rays corresponding to the pictures (so children can match the X-ray with the character). The dentist comes in the room, and Dora explains the... read more

Great way to explain and prepare for the dentist

By Jenn B "Happy Mom" - July 9, 2006

My daughter is so excited about going to the dentist now. The book is very informative, so she will know what to expect when we get there. Great book for toddler's to learn about going to the dentist. Love this book.

Great preparation for the Dentist

By Love to Read Kids - February 21, 2006

My daughter loves Dora and she remembered everything in the book when we went for her first dental visit. I honestly think this book calmed her nerves. A must have.