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Book Synopsis: An NPR Best Book of 2017"[Teeth is] . . . more than an exploration of a two-tiered system―it is a call for sweeping, radical change."―New York Times Book Review"Show me your teeth," the great naturalist Georges Cuvier is credited with saying, "and I will tell you who you are." In this shattering new work, veteran health journalist Mary Otto looks inside America's mouth, revealing unsettling truths about our unequal society.
Teeth takes readers on a disturbing journey into America's silent epidemic of oral disease, exposing the hidden connections between tooth decay and stunted job prospects, low educational achievement, social mobility, and the troubling state of our public health. Otto's subjects include the pioneering dentist who made Shirley Temple and Judy Garland's teeth sparkle on the silver screen and helped create the all-American image of "pearly whites"; Deamonte Driver, the young Maryland boy whose tragic death from an abscessed tooth sparked congressional hearings; and a marketing guru who offers advice to dentists on how to push new and expensive treatments and how to keep Medicaid patients at bay.
In one of its most disturbing findings, Teeth reveals that toothaches are not an occasional inconvenience, but rather a chronic reality for millions of people, including disproportionate numbers of the elderly and people of color. Many people, Otto reveals, resort to prayer to counteract the uniquely devastating effects of dental pain.
Otto also goes back in time to understand the roots of our predicament in the history of dentistry, showing how it became separated from mainstream medicine, despite a century of growing evidence that oral health and general bodily health are closely related.
Muckraking and paradigm-shifting, Teeth exposes for the first time the extent and meaning of our oral health crisis. It joins the small shelf of books that change the way we view society and ourselves―and will spark an urgent conversation about why our teeth matter.
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Unlock the power of a beautiful smile with "Teeth: The Story of Beauty, Inequality, and the Struggle for Oral Health in America." This eye-opening book, hailed as an NPR Best Book of 2017, goes beyond just an exploration of our dental system. It's a call for sweeping, radical change that will revolutionize the way we approach oral health in America.
Discover the hidden connections between tooth decay and critical aspects of our lives like job prospects, educational achievement, social mobility, and public health. Renowned health journalist Mary Otto takes you on a disturbing journey into the silent epidemic of oral disease that plagues our society. Don't let this crisis go unnoticed - empower yourself with knowledge and join the fight against this unequal system.
Delve into the intriguing history of dentistry and how it became separated from mainstream medicine despite the growing evidence of the close link between oral health and overall bodily well-being. From the pioneers who created the iconic "pearly whites" of celebrities like Shirley Temple and Judy Garland to the heartbreaking story of Deamonte Driver, whose untimely death exposed a glaring issue, Teeth leaves no stone unturned in its quest for truth.
Prepare to be shocked by the alarming reality that millions of people, particularly the elderly and communities of color, suffer from chronic toothaches. Contrary to popular belief, toothaches are not just occasional inconveniences but deeply entrenched problems with long-term consequences. As you delve deeper into the pages of this book, you'll learn about the often desperate measures people resort to in their battle against dental pain - even turning to prayer.
Equip yourself with the knowledge needed to spark an urgent conversation about the critical importance of oral health and its impact on society. Teeth is a muckraking, paradigm-shifting masterpiece that exposes the extent and meaning of our oral health crisis. Join the movement that will forever change the way we view our teeth, society, and ourselves.
Take action now and get your hands on "Teeth: The Story of Beauty, Inequality, and the Struggle for Oral Health in America." Don't miss out on the opportunity to be part of the urgent conversation that will reshape our understanding of oral health. Your teeth matter, and it's time to make a difference.
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