Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group

Copyright Date: 2019

Edition Date: 2019 Release Date: 08/15/18

Pages: 48 pages

ISBN: Publisher: 1-508-18163-2 Perma-Bound: 0-7804-1520-5

ISBN 13: Publisher: 978-1-508-18163-7 Perma-Bound: 978-0-7804-1520-1

Dewey: 616.3

LCCN: 2017045969

Dimensions: 24 cm.

Subject Heading:
Bad breath. Causes. Juvenile literature.
Mouth. Diseases. Juvenile literature.
Mouth. Care and hygiene. Juvenile literature.
Teeth. Diseases. Juvenile literature.
Teeth. Care and hygiene. Juvenile literature.
Bad breath. Causes.
Mouth. Diseases.
Mouth. Care and hygiene.
Teeth. Diseases.
Teeth. Care and hygiene.

Language: English

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 43-45) and index.

Word Count: 6,325

Reading Level: 8.1

Interest Level: 5-9

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 8.1 / points: 1.0 / quiz: 196387 / grade: Middle Grades

Guided Reading Level: U

Fountas & Pinnell: U

From hog hair toothbrushes and cavities packed in linen to rechargeable electric toothbrushes and laser dentistry, dental care has come a long way. Over thousands of years, as the field of dentistry has evolved, research has provided answers to the gross but fascinating science that's behind bad breath and cavities. This comprehensive guide offers readers the chance to learn about the thousands, sometimes millions, of microorganisms that live in people's mouths, the history of oral hygiene, and the many myths, facts, causes, and treatments related to bad breath and cavities.