(back cover) This reassuring picture book helps children understand the dentist's role in keeping their teeth healthy. Kids will learn what they need to do to take good care of their teeth, why it is important to visit their dentist regularly, and what to expect when they do. Helpful notes for adults provide ideas for sharing the book with children and encouraging them to adopt healthful habits in caring for their teeth. Written by psychotherapist and counselor Pat Thomas, Barron's A First Look at . . . books promote interaction among children, parents, and teachers on personal, social, and emotional issues. Books in the series: Do I Have to Go to the Dentist? -- A First Look at Healthy Teeth Do I Have to Go to the Hospital? -- A First Look at Going to the Hospital Do I Have to Go to School? -- A First Look at Starting School Don't Call Me Special -- A First Look at Disability I Can Be Safe -- A First Look at Safety I Miss You -- A First Look at Death I Think I Am Going to Sneeze -- A First Look at Allergies I'm Telling the Truth -- A First Look at Honesty Is It Right to Fight? -- A First Look at Anger My Amazing Body -- A First Look at Health and Fitness My Family's Changing -- A First Look at Family Break-Up My Manners Matter -- A First Look at Being Polite My New Family -- A First Look at Adoption The Skin I'm In -- A First Look at Racism Stop Picking on Me -- A First Look at Bullying Why Am I So Tired? -- A First Look at Childhood Diabetes Why Is It So Hard to Breathe? -- A First Look at Asthma Read Less