Smile, California is excited to bring you a new engaging story that underscores the importance of proactive oral health care. Introducing the brand-new fotonovela – "Don’t Wait Until It Hurts to See the Dentist."
In this captivating narrative, we invite you to follow the journey of Smile, California's character, Carlos. Through his eyes, we witness a relatable experience that sheds light on the consequences of putting off regular dental care. Having put off his dental check-ups for an extended period, Carlos eventually finds himself facing the discomfort of cavities that developed during this time. This story serves as a reminder of the coverage offered by the Medi-Cal Dental Program for its members and how overlooking routine dental appointments can lead to avoidable discomfort and complications.
View, download, and share the full Don’t Wait Until It Hurts to See the Dentist fotonovela in English and Spanish by clicking on the buttons below. This story is also available to view and share by using our digital, interactive feature. This feature includes "page turning" sound effects and allows readers to flip through fotonovelas in the same way they would flip through a real storybook. Test out this function and spread the word by clicking on the buttons below.
We strongly encourage you to extend its reach to families within your community by sharing the fotonovela across your social media channels and embedding it on your websites.

ENGLISH FOTONOVELA
INTERACTIVE ENGLISH FOTONOVELA
SPANISH FOTONOVELA
INTERACTIVE SPANISH FOTONOVELA