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Going to the Dentist

Internet URL

http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/feel_better/people/go_dentist.html

Sponsoring Agency

Nemours Foundation

Description

Going to the dentist can be scary for kids. This fact sheet explains to children what happens at the dentist's office, what happens if they have a cavity and gives the meanings of some words the dentist might use during the visit.

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Review Date

4/25/2004

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