February is National Children’s Dental Health Month! As you prepare your lesson plans around taking care of teeth, losing teeth, and visiting the dentist, reading books in class that center on these topics can make dental hygiene feel all the more relatable (and interesting!) to kids. 

The books below will capture your students’ curiosity in teeth and prompt important conversations about what it means to take care of your teeth. Discuss with your class why some kids may be losing teeth, wearing braces, or leaving class for a dentist appointment.

After all, losing baby teeth is often an important rite of passage for many young students. I Lost a Tooth is a relatable book that takes the mystery out of why teeth fall out and what happens when they do. Also, there are handy tips and tricks about keeping teeth healthy, clean, and strong. 

Some titles also explore the fascinating world of animal teeth, and how they differ from your students’ teeth. For example, Rookie Read-About® Science-Animal Adaptations & Behavior: A Look at Teeth is a vibrant book that explores a wide variety of topics about animal teeth (and is both factual and fun). 

Shop books about teeth below! You can find all books and activities at The Teacher Store.