Dentist

A dentist is like a superhero for your teeth! They are important doctors who help people keep their teeth and gums healthy and strong. When you visit a dentist, they will carefully check inside your mouth to make sure everything looks good. They might take special pictures called X-rays to see what is happening underneath your gums too. If you have a small hole in your tooth, called a cavity, a dentist can gently fix it with a filling. They also help clean your teeth to make them sparkly and teach you the best way to brush and floss so you can have a super smile every day. Being a dentist means you get to help people feel better and smile with confidence. Sometimes they might need to help someone who has a sore tooth, or they might help a child learn how to look after their new grown-up teeth. Dentists work in special clinics called dental practices, which can be part of the National Health Service (NHS) or private. They use special tools that help them look closely at your teeth and make sure they are healthy. It is a very rewarding job because you make a real difference to people's health and happiness.