What                        Does 
           the                         Dentist 
          Do? The                     dentist 
        is a doctor                 who is specially 
      trained to care             for teeth. When 
    you visit your dentist      for a checkup, he 
  or she will look at your    teeth and gums to check 
for any problems. The dentist also wants to make sure 
  your teeth are developing   properly as you grow. 
    It's important to           visit your dentist 
      every 6 months              to make sure 
        you're taking               good care 
          of your                     teeth 
           and                         that 
            your                        teeth 
           and                         gums 
          are healthy.                What 
        Happens at                  the Dentist's 
      Office? After               your name is 
    called in the waiting       room, you'll go into 
  an exam room and sit        down in a big comfortable 
chair that is like a huge   recliner. The chair will 
  have a place to rest        your head and lots of 
    room for you to stretch     out your legs. Next 
      to the chair                may be a little 
        sink with                   a cup that 
          you can                     use to 
           rinse                       out 
            your                        mouth.