The dentist visit. One of the hardest appointments to prepare for.
Bright lights. Strange smells. Someone's hands in their mouth. For many neurodivergent children, the dentist isn't just uncomfortable — it's unpredictable. And unpredictability is where anxiety lives. A personalised visual story gives your child a rehearsal before they walk through the door. They've already been to the dentist — in the story. The real visit becomes the second time.
Last updated: October 2026
A real dentist story, in both styles — the same files you'd get.
These are real Lionmain exports, made from the same avatar in Realistic and Illustrated style. When you create one, your child takes the lead role. Watch it, or download the PDF — both come with every story.
Read the full sample story
A Visit to the Dentist
Scene 1 of 10On Tuesday morning, I go to the dentist with Mum.
Scene 2 of 10Some children feel a little unsure at the dentist, and that is okay.
Scene 3 of 10Many children visit the dentist to keep their teeth healthy.
Scene 4 of 10I sit in the big, blue dentist chair.
Scene 5 of 10A bright light shines on my white teeth.
Scene 6 of 10The dentist uses a tiny mirror to look inside my mouth.
Scene 7 of 10The dentist counts my teeth one by one.
Scene 8 of 10Mum stays right next to my chair.
Scene 9 of 10I can hold Mum's hand if I want to.
Scene 10 of 10When the dentist is finished, I can go home with Mum.
What makes a dentist story actually work.
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Use your child's real name throughout, not "a child" or a character name.
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Name the actual dentist or clinic if your child knows it — "Dr Sarah at the blue building on Smith Street" is more calming than "a dentist".
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Describe the waiting room specifically — chairs, whether there's a TV, roughly how long the wait feels.
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Name the tools simply and without alarm — mirror, water squirter, little hook — so they aren't a surprise.
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Include an "asking for a break" scene — knowing they have control over stopping is one of the most calming things a story can give a child.
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End with something true and specific — the hot chocolate after, going straight home, whatever your family does.
Sensory moments to prepare for.
Include these in your story so they aren't surprises:
The bright overhead light (mention you can ask for sunglasses).
The smell of gloves and cleaning products.
The sound of the suction or drill (mention headphones are an option).
The taste of the cleaning paste.
Touch inside the mouth — being told before it happens makes it more manageable.
Make this story your child's own.
Add their name, a photo or avatar, and the real details of your dentist — and Lionmain creates a personalised version in minutes. Your first story is free.
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