Major Themes in Smile: Dental Care and Dental Drama
In her autobiographical graphic novel Smile, Raina Telgemeier talks about the challenges and experiences that she had with dental work (braces, fake teeth, headgear, orthodontists, peradontists, and retainers). Below you will find links, book titles, and videos on dental care.
Articles and Websites About Braces, Dental Hygiene, and More
Articles:
Websites:
(Photo Source: Blood, Sweat and Teeth. The New York Times)
- Everyday Health- Maintaining Good Dental Care Habits
- Global Post-Facts for Teens on Braces
- LIVESTRONG.COM-Types of Braces for Teenagers
- She Knows Parenting- Braces and Your Teenager: What Are Your Options?
- Washington Parent- Smile In Style: When Braces Are Necessary
Websites:
- American Association of Orthodontists: How Braces Align Teeth (this site also contains numerous videos on the topic of "My Life My Smile")
- DentalKit- Great Stuff for Braces & Beyond
- Kids Health-Braces
- Kids Health- Taking Care of Your Teeth
- Kids Heath- The Reality of Retainers
- Kids health- Your Teeth
- Oral-B-How to Take Care of Braces
- Teens Health- All About Orthodontia
- Teens Health- Taking Care of Your Teeth
- WebMD- Caring for Teeth With Braces and Retainers
(Photo Source: Blood, Sweat and Teeth. The New York Times)
Fiction and Nonfiction Titles About Dental Care and Braces
Dental Care (Young Adult's Guide to the Science of Health)
by Autumn Libal
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How Do My Braces Work?: Teeth by Steve Parker
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How to Rock Braces and Glasses by Meg Haston
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Surviving Braces: A Guide of Tips, Recipes and More to Help You Get through Orthodontic Treatment by Jennifer Webb & Tracy Gilbert
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The Braces Journal by Dan Price
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Taking Care of Your Smile: A Teen's Guide to Dental Care by Autumn Libal & Christopher Hovius
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Sources
- Bird, E. (2010). Blood, Sweat and Teeth. The New York Times. Retrieved March 31, 2014, from http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/16/books/review/Bird-t.html?_r=0