Taking a Deep Breath at the Dentist
I know how to breathe slowly. When feelings feel big, I breathe in. Then I breathe out again. Breathing helps me feel calm. This is something I already know.
Illustrations still show Sammy.
One-time per story. Takes about 2 minutes.
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Sammy's bedroom
I Can Breathe
I breathe in. I breathe out. Breathing helps me feel calm.
dentist 
worried 
mom 
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Kitchen table at home
Dentist Day Is Here
Today I am going to the dentist. The dentist office has bright lights. Sometimes there are buzzing sounds too. It is okay to feel worried about this. Mom is coming with me.
Today I am going to the dentist. The dentist office has bright lights. Sometimes there are buzzing sounds too. It is okay to feel worried about this. Mom is coming with me.
Going to the Dentist
Today is dentist day. There are bright lights. There are buzzing sounds. It is okay. Mom comes too.
building 
sit 
calm 
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Dentist waiting room
The Waiting Room
We sit in the quiet waiting room. A friendly helper comes to say hello. The dentist knows I am visiting today. The dentist can stop for a break anytime. The team is here to help.
We sit in the quiet waiting room. A friendly helper comes to say hello. The dentist knows I am visiting today. The dentist can stop for a break anytime. The team is here to help.
Waiting and Watching
We sit and wait. A helper says hello. The dentist can stop for a break. The team helps.
chair dentist 
teeth 
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Dental examination room
The Dentist Explains Everything
The dentist shows me the small mirror first. She explains each step before she starts. The bright light helps her see my teeth. I breathe slowly in the chair. Mom is close by.
The dentist shows me the small 
mirror first. She explains each step before she starts. The bright light helps her see my teeth. I breathe slowly in the chair. Mom is close by.
mirror first. She explains each step before she starts. The bright light helps her see my teeth. I breathe slowly in the chair. Mom is close by. The Dentist Shows Me
The dentist shows the mirror. She explains each step. I breathe slowly. Mom is close.
mouth mirror 
hand-up 
good 
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Dental chair during check-up
Breathing Through the Check-Up
The check-up begins. I feel the bright light above me. I can try breathing slowly in and out. When I raise my hand, the dentist stops. We work as a team.
The check-up begins. I feel the bright light above me. I can try breathing slowly in and out. When I raise my hand, the dentist stops. We work as a team.
Breathing Helps
Check-up starts. I feel the bright light. I can try slow breathing. I raise my hand for a break.
done 
proud 
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Dentist reception area
My Teeth Are Clean and Healthy
The check-up is finished. My teeth are clean and healthy. I breathed slowly and asked for help. The dentist team was kind. I know I can visit the dentist.
The check-up is finished. My teeth are clean and healthy. I breathed slowly and asked for 
help. The dentist team was kind. I know I can visit the dentist.
help. The dentist team was kind. I know I can visit the dentist. All Done!
Check-up is done. Teeth are clean. I breathed and got help. I did it!
done teeth help proud Let's take a breath
Breathe in...
Take a moment. You can take some slow, deep breaths when you feel ready.
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