Apps for kids: Doctor, dentist

Posted November 06, 2015 10:00 pm

By Chelsey Boutan

Monster DentistCost: FreeAges: 4 and upYour child gets to be a dentist and help fix all of the monsters' dental problems. Playing the part of the dentist will help conquer your child's fear.DentistCost: $1.99 Ages: 4 and upThis interactive book tells a story about a bunny who is afraid of the dentist. A tooth fairy explains who a dentist is, and provides information about the tools, which will make your child feel more comfortable about the next trip to the dentist.

Intimidating tools. A stranger. An unfamiliar place. A visit to a dentist or doctor can be quite a scary experience for your child. Below are three iPad apps that will help ease your child's fear of the dentist and doctor.

Monster Dentist

Cost: FreeAges: 4 and up

Your child gets to be a dentist and help fix all of the monsters' dental problems, earning new tooth brushes and flossing tools. Playing the part of the dentist will help conquer your child's fear.

The Little Bunny Visiting Dentist

Cost: $1.99 Ages: 4 and up

This interactive book tells a story about a bunny who is afraid of the dentist. A tooth fairy explains who a dentist is, and provides information about the tools, which will make your child feel more comfortable about the next trip to the dentist.

Caillou Check Up — Doctor's Office

Cost: Free Ages: 5 and under

Caillou helps your child learn about doctor visits through 11 minigames. Your child will get to play with a stethoscope, check Caillou's ears, height, weight, and more. With this knowledge, your child will know what to expect for the next doctor's appointment and will no longer be afraid.

Caillou Check Up - Doctor's OfficeCost: Free Ages: 5 and underCaillou helps your child learn about doctor visits through 11 minigames. Your child will get to play with a stethoscope, check Caillou's ears, height, weight, and more. With this knowledge, your child will know what to expect for the next doctor's appointment and will no longer be afraid.

The Little Bunny Visiting DentistCost: $1.99 Ages: 4 and upThis interactive book tells a story about a bunny who is afraid of the dentist. A tooth fairy explains who a dentist is, and provides information about the tools, which will make your child feel more comfortable about the next trip to the dentist.

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