dental office ­ noun 1.) The place where the dentist works. 2.) Where you go to get your teeth cleaned, examined and treated.
fluorides ­ noun, plural 1.) Fluoride is a natural mineral that strengthens your teeth (it’s also found in most toothpastes, such as Colgate). 2.) In the story, "fluorides" are gels or tablets with fluoride in them given by the dentist to help keep teeth strong!
sealants ­ noun, plural A thin plastic coating that the dentist applies to the chewing surfaces of back teeth (molars) to help keep food and plaque from getting stuck there.
take pictures ­ phrase In the story, this means taking X-rays of your teeth. X-rays are invisible beams of light that are used to take pictures of bones, teeth and organs inside the body. You can’t even feel them!
offstage - noun The area of the stage that cannot be seen by the audience. Alvin watched the final performance from offstage.
program ­ noun A show or performance. By the end of the program, no one was sure who had played Dr. Rabbit.
grins ­ noun, plural Large cheerful smiles. The children showed their grins to Dr. Rabbit.
bowed ­ verb ~ to bow To bend low from the waist to accept applause. At the end of the performance, the players bowed and the audience cheered. ~ bowing
