When Miguel loses a tooth, two legendary characters come to claim it--one who is responsible for collecting teeth in the United States and one who has collected the teeth of the boy's parents and grandparents.
Introduces the importance of good dental hygiene by illustrating the causes of tooth decay and gum disease. Discusses the steps needed to prevent problems while stressing cleaning methods and the right and wrong foods to eat. Includes a glossary explaining terms used in the book.
Twenty-two-year-old Neil leaves his New York City apartment to travel the world when his writing career suffers a blow and years of neglect threaten his dental health.