Show Me Your Smile -- Dr. Ray Partovy

Pointy tools. X-rays. Chairs that lift you off the ground.

For a child not familiar with the dentist, that first visit can be a whirlwind of one scary situation after another. If your little one’s first appointment is coming up, do him – and yourself – a favor, and give him a guided tour of what to expect, before he gets to our office.

“Show Me Your Smile!” is book number eleven in the Dora the Explorer series. True to form, the plucky protagonist provides a thorough explanation of everything involved in a dental visit. From the waiting room, to the bright lights and big chairs of the treatment bay, to the heavy apron she wears for her x-ray, Dora points out each component of the office and explains its function.

Dora even walks us through the procedure of getting a filling after her dentist finds a cavity on her x-ray. She gets a sticker and new toothbrush at the end of her appointment. And she reminds us that regular brushing and flossing mean healthier teeth.

If you prepare your child for his first trip to our office – or let Dora do it for you – he’ll have a much more positive experience. The more he trusts us and enjoys his time here at Dr. Ray Partovy's office, the more easily he’ll embark on a lifetime of good oral hygiene habits.