Why do we go to the dentist?

We go because teeth need checking. The dentist looks in your mouth. They clean sticky bits away. They help sore teeth feel better.

We go to the dentist to keep our teeth strong and clean. The dentist looks for tiny problems before they grow and hurt. They can clean spots a toothbrush misses. It is like washing mud off a toy before it gets stuck on hard. When we care for teeth, chewing and smiling feel better.

We go to the dentist so our teeth and gums stay healthy. The dentist looks for tooth decay, which is damage that can make holes in teeth, and gum trouble, which can make gums sore. They clean off plaque, a sticky layer with germs, and tartar, which is plaque that got hard. Fun fact: tooth enamel, the outside of a tooth, is the hardest part of your body.