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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
as your
teeth are being
cleaned. During the
exam, your teeth will be cleaned,
flossed, and checked for cavities. Here's
what will happen: Cleaning and Flossing One of the
first people you'll meet at the dentist's office is
the dental hygienist (say: hi-gee-nist). A
dental hygienist is a person who knows
all about keeping teeth and gums
clean and healthy.
The dental hygienist
will look
inside your
mouth to
make sure
your teeth are growing
properly and your gums are
healthy. A bright, overhead light will
shine down into your mouth like a giant flashlight
so the dental hygienist can get a good look at your teeth
and gums. The dental hygienist will clean
and polish your teeth, using tiny dental
tools like a tooth scraper,
mirror, and special toothbrush.
The tooth scraper
removes plaque
(say: plak)
from your
teeth. Plaque
is a thin, sticky layer
of bacteria (say: bak-teer-ee-uh)
that grows on your teeth after you eat.
Plaque that isn't removed from your teeth can cause
decay, or cavities. Next comes brushing and flossing.
The dental hygienist will brush your teeth
with a special toothbrush and toothpaste. The
toothbrush has a small round
tip that moves around
and around to clean
your teeth.
The toothpaste
will taste
a little like
your own toothpaste
at home, but it will feel
a little grittier - almost like sand.
Then the dental hygienist will floss your teeth
and show you the proper way to brush and floss your teeth
at home. Checking for Cavities During your
visit, the dental hygienist will take
X-rays, or pictures, of your teeth.
X-rays are like super-human
vision. They
show any
cavities hiding