Kids play to learn about their surroundings and put themselves into a new perspective. Whether they want to be an astronaut, a dinosaur, or a rancher, there’s a wealth of toys and accessories available for them to live their dream. But what if they want to be a dentist? As it turns out, they’re in luck!
Read on to find three dentist-themed toys that could pique their interest and teach them some skills.
Crocodile Dentist from Hasbro
This game has everything right out of the gate. It’s small, it’s sturdy, it’s got a cute croc, and it can teach kids about empathy and tooth pain. After the game is set up, players take turns pushing down on the croc’s teeth. Eventually, one unlucky dentist will hit the bad tooth and the croc will chomp down!
While playing, explain that the croc has a bad tooth and that they need to be careful not to hurt it. This is a good way to impress the value of caring about other’s pain and the importance of good oral hygiene.
Play-Doh Drill ‘N Fill Dentist Set
Even some adults can’t resist the allure of Play-Doh. This set is a cartoonish model of a person’s mouth, complete with refillable Play-Doh teeth. Once the teeth are set up, your child can practice using the plastic dental instruments that come with the set to fix cavities!
Using this set together is good for them to learn about how cavities form. It can also serve to introduce a child to the concept of dental fillings and show them it’s not scary.
StarSmilez Plush Pals
SatarSmilez offers a line of plushies with plastic functional models of teeth as well as educational packages that you can download to help you use them. Plush Pals are great for play and teaching kids the basics of oral hygiene from brushing to flossing. They can get practical experience before they begin to use these skills by themselves!
Children learn best through play and hands-on experience, so these toys are sure to delight. For added fun, have your child proudly demonstrate the skills they learn for their dentist. Not only will they get a moment of pride but their dentist can teach them more. Who knows, these could be the experiences that shape your tyke into a dentist down the line.
About the Practice
Dr. Cory and Dr. Nicole are a passionate husband and wife dental team at G&G Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics. They have worked hard to ensure that every visit from one of their little patients is full of smiles and comfort. Utilizing ultramodern dental technology and techniques, they ensure that treatment is efficient, affordable, and frown-free. Call (630) 778-9500 to schedule an appointment or visit the website to dive into the other services they provide.
