TY - BOOK AU - Shaw,Jessica TI - The gross science of bad breath and cavities T2 - Way gross science SN - 9781508181620 PY - 2019/// CY - New York PB - Rosen Central KW - Bad breath KW - Causes KW - Juvenile literature KW - Mouth KW - Diseases KW - Care and hygiene KW - Teeth KW - Illustrated works KW - lcgft N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; The history of treating foul mouths -- Bad breath stinks -- Cavities are rotten -- Geography and genetics: other factors in oral health -- Beyond a clean mouth: the benefits of good dental care; Grades 5 to 8 N2 - 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 ER -