Growing a Healthy Child: Secrets from a Wise Old Doc - Hardcover

by William P. Smith Jr. (Author)

Raising a child is a parent's most important job. But there's a lot to learn and know. In Growing a Healthy Child, author Dr. William P. Smith offers a step-by-step reference guide starting at pre-pregnancy and going through eighteen years old.

From a dental perspective, Smith discusses a wealth of information about a variety of topics, including how to grow a:

• healthy parent-child relationship;
• healthy TMJ system;
• positive sense of self-worth and self-esteem;
• great smile;
• mouth with no cavities and no need for shots, drilling, or fillings; and
• healthy child.

In addition, Smith shares his knowledge about: dental emergencies, new orthodontic treatments for overall health, the airway and sleep, healthy jaw joints, posture, Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, dental insurance, and more.

Filled with practical advice, Growing a Healthy Child offers a well-rounded resource to help parents promote their children's health and wellness and provide the healthiest possible start to life.