orthodontics

Twleve-year-old Max, who has an extreme overbite, must navigate sibling rivalry and middle school bullies.

Explains the process of straightening teeth, including a short history of this branch of dentistry and a glimpse of possible advancements.

"Why do some people wear braces? How do braces work? Questions such as these are answered in this accessible text, which explains this common part of growing up in a creative way. It resonates with those who already wear braces and prepares those who may be nervous about having to wear braces. Illustrated characters, such as 'Millie Molar' and 'Bertie Bracket' are fun and friendly faces used to explain the basics of braces and encourage empathy toward those who wear them"--OCLC.

Cori is apprehensive about getting braces, but once she has them she decides they are not that bad.

After being fitted with braces, Buster copes with having to eat mushy foods and hearing his sister's teasing.

Discusses the function, anatomy, and care of teeth, dental problems, and how orthodontists straighten teeth using braces and other appliances.

General information and practical advice for people who are having their teeth straightened. Discusses the causes of crooked teeth and how to cope with the problems of wearing braces.

Brinn is thrilled to work as an extra on a motion picture, but friendships are strained as Sara joins her but spends all of her time with a boy, Natalie goes into hiding after getting braces on her teeth, and Avery faces troubles at home.

Discusses why braces are needed, how to deal with dentists and orthodontists, the procedures behind orthodontic work, living with braces and after, and dealing with the emotional side of wearing braces.