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Book Review The Tooth Book A Guide to Healthy Teeth and Gums

by Edward Miller

Book Details

Publisher:National Geographic Books
Published:2009-03-05
Pages:1304
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0823422062

Reading Info

Age Range:1-3

About This Book

Every child studies dental care in school and this lively picture book makes learning how to care for your teeth fun. Taking good care of your teeth and gums is an important part of maintaining overall health. After all, you need your pearly whites to eat, smile, and talk. But what should you expect when you go to the dentist? What should you do if you lose a tooth? Full of straightforward advice and animated, colorful art, as well as some bite-sized bits of history and lore, this guide provides

Our Review

This engaging picture book transforms essential dental hygiene into an accessible adventure for young children, covering everything from proper brushing techniques to what happens during a dentist visit. Miller presents tooth care fundamentals through vibrant, animated illustrations that make learning about cavities, flossing, and tooth-friendly foods genuinely enjoyable for preschoolers. The book thoughtfully addresses common childhood dental milestones like losing baby teeth while incorporating fascinating historical facts about dental care that will captivate both children and parents reading together. This comprehensive guide to healthy teeth and gums delivers practical advice through scenes that young readers will immediately recognize from their daily routines.

What sets this dental health book apart is how effectively it demystifies the dentist's office, turning potential anxiety into curiosity with its friendly approach to oral hygiene education. The colorful artwork and straightforward explanations make complex concepts like plaque and enamel understandable for even the youngest audiences, while the inclusion of tooth lore adds delightful context to why we care for our teeth. Parents seeking to establish good dental habits early will find this an invaluable resource for making tooth brushing a positive experience rather than a daily battle. This is the kind of foundational health education that can genuinely impact a child's attitude toward self-care for years to come.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction