Tooth Decay & Cavities (My Health) [Paperback]

Alvin Silverstein (Author), Virginia Silverstein (Author), Laura Silverstein Nunn (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Series: My Health

Describes the structure and function of teeth and discusses how cavities form and how to prevent them.

--This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Grade 3-5-In Allergies, children learn about why some people can't tolerate dust or strawberries or dogs, as well as about the mechanics of allergic reactions, from antibodies to mast cells, in terms that they can understand. The authors also discuss different types of allergies (hay fever, lactose intolerance), testing (patch or scratch tests, elimination diets), and treatments, such as decongestants and allergy shots. Tooth Decay is similar in organization, beginning with an explanation of what decay is and how it is caused, followed by prevention tips and descriptions of dental procedures. Both books are well written and complete, without being overly technical. The occasional cartoon illustrations are clear and informative, and the frequent close-up color photographs of such things as allergic reactions, spores, gingivitis, and teeth are an added bonus.
Christine A. Moesch, Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, NY
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Franklin Watts; 1 edition (January 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0531164128
• ISBN-13: 978-0531164129
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,404,072 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #30 in Books > Medical Books > Dentistry > Caries

Customer Reviews

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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, March 28, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Tooth Decay & Cavities (My Health) (Paperback)

This is an excellent choice for young readers. It is very comprehensive, interesting, and has excellent photographs. It is the most well-written book on this subject, and I have read them all! This is my number one choice for a children's book about dental health.

11 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Fails to Break Free of ADA Dogma, April 18, 2002

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"rick_7" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tooth Decay & Cavities (My Health) (Paperback)

I bought this book recently hoping to share it with my children. I will not do so because the book suggests some practices that are not healthy.

For example the book recommends brushing with a flouride toothepaste. The "fluoride" used in toothepastes is virtually always calcium fluoride obtained as a by-product of the fertilizer and aluminum industries. This fluoride has not been demonstrated to help prevent cavities in any way. The ADA has suggested that "fluoride" prevents cavities. There is no science to back up this statement. I personally have done my best to avoid fluoride for the past two years, and I feel that my teeth are healthier than ever.

The book also fails to warn readers of the dangers of amalgam fillings. It claims that amalgam fillings are made from "silver and other metals." Ha. Dental amalgam actually has little to no silver in it. The amalgams are usually about 50% mercury, and other metals such as nickel and copper.

The book is beneficial only in that it recommends caring for your teeth by brushing and visiting a dentist.

Much better information will be found in such sources as Breiner's "Whole Body Dentistry", Morton's "Elements of Danger", Huggins' "Uninformed Consent", and Jerome's "Tooth Truth".