The Book

My First Visit to the Orthodontist

Today is the day, my mother says, to have a doctor look at my teeth! It is not my dentist but a specialist instead who will check to see what I need.Miles is going to the orthodontist for the very first time!
Read along as he talks with a doctor, gets an X-ray, and learns all about how to take care of his teeth. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure—one where braces become badges of honor, smiles light up with excitement, and every tooth tells a tale!

“My First Visit to the Orthodontist” is available in both English and Spanish.

The idea for the book came about when I was giving a presentation about orthodontics to a group of elementary schoolers, and I wished I had a book to help me but there wasn’t one.

So, I took that obstacle as an opportunity and decided to write something so that other families, and dental professionals as well, would have a resource that could connect to kids individually,” Hanger said. “It was one part being an orthodontic professional, and then also being a mother, and understanding how valuable these resources can be for kids.

A heartfelt and inspiring journey through a child’s first appointment at an orthodontist

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