Your Child Dental Journey Starts Here
Hi my name is Alisha and I'm 4 years old. Today I am going to the dentist.
Follow me in and I will show you what happens at the dentist.
First of all we have to tell the lady at reception that we are here, then mummy has to fill out some forms.
Then we sit in the waiting room until my name is called.
When my name is called we go into the surgery and see the dentist. I run and jump into the chair!
Babies begin to develop teeth during the 5th week of gestation
Permanent
teeth start coming through around 6 years old

Then I sit in the chair and open my mouth really wide. The dentist uses a very small mirror to check all my teeth.
After the dentist checks my teeth they apply some gel to protect my teeth - it tastes really nice. Then the dentist shows me how to brush my teeth and look after them.
Did you know?
NHS Dental check ups are FREE for under 18s.

