Getting My Tooth Pulled Social Story Kit

Help your child feel more prepared and less anxious about getting a tooth pulled with this Getting My Tooth Pulled Social Story Kit! This autism-friendly resource helps children understand what to expect during a tooth extraction using simple language, supportive visuals, and positive reinforcement.

Getting a tooth pulled can be an unfamiliar or stressful experience for children with autism, sensory sensitivities, or dental anxiety. This kit helps parents, caregivers, teachers, and dental professionals prepare children for the procedure one step at a time.

Your Purchase Includes:

• Getting My Tooth Pulled Social Story – Explains the steps of getting a tooth pulled in a simple, easy-to-understand way.
• I Got My Tooth Pulled Celebratory Story – A positive follow-up story to read after the dental appointment to reinforce the child’s success.
• Dental Procedure Visuals – Visuals help the child understand what will happen during the appointment.
• First/Then Board – Helps show the child what they can earn or do after the dentist visit.
• Incentive Pictures – Use with the First/Then Board or sticker chart to provide motivation and positive reinforcement.
• Stickers – Fun stickers to encourage and celebrate participation and successful completion of the dental visit.
• Sticker Chart – Provides a visual way for the child to work toward a reward.
• Tips and Strategies – Practical suggestions for preparing your child for a the dental procedure and making the dental experience more successful.
• Implementation Guide – Directions for using the social story, visuals, First/Then Board, incentives, stickers, and sticker chart.

Great For:

• Children with autism who are preparing for a tooth extraction
• Children who experience anxiety about dental visits or procedures
• Children who benefit from visual supports and predictable routines
• Parents and caregivers preparing children for an upcoming dental appointment
• Teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and other professionals supporting children with dental anxiety

Why Use This Social Story Kit?

Reading the story before the appointment can help your child become familiar with the process, understand what may happen, and feel more prepared for the experience. Visuals and positive reinforcement can help make an unfamiliar situation more predictable and manageable.

All Positively Prepared stories are written using positive language and simple illustrations/words to reduce visual clutter and increase understanding.

Social Story™ and Social Stories™ are trademarks of Carol Gray. This product is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or created by Carol Gray.