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Words to Know

cavity: a hole in a tooth caused by decay

crown: the part of the tooth that you can see above the gums

enamel: the hard outer layer of a tooth

expert: a person who knows something for sure

instrument: a device or tool

permanent: lasting for a very long time

x-ray: a type of photograph that can show the inside of
objects, like a tooth or your body

Learn More at the Library

Check out these books to learn more.

Heos, Bridget. Let’s Meet a Dentist. Mill-. Mill-

brook Press, 2013.

. Capstone Press,
Schuh, Mari. At the Dentist. Capstone Press,
2008.

Smith, Penny. A Trip to the Dentist.
DK Childrens’ Books, 2006.

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