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Free printable pack · Dentist visits

Bella’s Big Open Wide

A bright, gentle pack to help dentist visits feel more familiar. Meet Bella’s dental team, practice opening wide at home, and make a wobble plan together, including how to ask for a pause.

Ages 2–6 · 10 printable pages · With a grown-up

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What’s inside

Bella is off to the dentist, with its big chair, bright light and little mirror. These free printables help children know what might happen at a check-up and practice at home first. Looking counts. Asking counts. Trying counts.

The pack never promises that nothing will hurt. It reminds children that they can ask questions, ask for a pause, and take more time if they need it.

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Who this pack is for

This pack is for children aged around 2 to 6 who have a dentist visit coming up, or who feel unsure about the dentist, and for the grown-ups who go with them. A first visit can feel very new: a different room, a big chair, bright lights and unfamiliar faces. Talking it through and playing dentists at home can make it feel more predictable.

How to use it together

  1. Talk about it calmly beforehand. Use simple words and read the check-up steps together. Avoid promises such as “it won’t hurt”.
  2. Play dentists at home. Let Teddy have a turn first and count his teeth, then try the Big Open Wide game. Stop whenever your child wants to.
  3. Make a wobble plan. Choose what to take, how you can help, and how your child will ask for a pause, such as putting a hand up.
  4. Pick a good time. Where you can, book a time of day when your child is usually rested and comfortable.
  5. Celebrate trying. Fill in the certificate after the visit, whatever happened. Looking, asking and trying all count.

Questions grown-ups ask

What age is it for?

The suggested range is ages 2–6, with a grown-up alongside. Younger children can point and color; older children may like to fill in their own wobble plan and brushing chart.

Is it really free?

Yes. The 10-page printable pack is free. Joining A Little Letter from Collyvale, our monthly email, is optional and separate.

When should my child first see a dentist?

Dental guidance says children should see a dentist when their first baby teeth appear, or by their first birthday. Dental coverage for children varies, so check with your insurer or your child’s dentist. The grown-ups’ page in the pack has a few more dental basics.

How do I get it?

Enter your email address in the form above. We’ll email you the download link so you can save the PDF and print the pages you want. Check your junk folder if it hasn’t arrived.

Can I print it more than once?

Yes, you can print extra copies for your own family, for example a fresh brushing chart each week. Keep the PDF saved so it is easy to return to.

Can I share it or use it at school?

Yes, please print it for your own family, classroom, preschool or group. If you’d like to share it, send people the link to this page rather than the PDF. The packs, stories and characters are © Brendan Martin, Collyvale. Please don’t sell them, or upload them to other websites, including in changed form.

Is this medical advice?

No. Collyvale is a storybook world, not medical or dental advice. If your child has toothache, swelling, or a tooth is knocked, chipped or broken, contact a dentist for advice. You can also find trusted information at healthychildren.org.

Who makes Collyvale's packs?

Collyvale is made by Brendan Martin, a father and grandfather who wanted to help families through everyday wobbles. Read more about Collyvale.

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Collyvale provides general information, stories and family activities. It is not a medical or mental-health service and does not replace professional advice. If a child's worry is persistent, severe or interfering with everyday life, speak to their school, school nurse or doctor. If you're worried about your own wellbeing, please talk to your doctor. You can also find trusted information at healthychildren.org.

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