Miss Lolly is shocked to learn that eating too many of her favorite sweets and junk food have caused her to get a cavity in her tooth! Her mom takes her to meet Dr. Ivory to get her tooth fixed and she learns all about going to the dentist!
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As a pediatric dentist, I struggled to find a children's book that was modern and positively and accurately described a visit to the dentist. I wanted to incorporate more about how we get cavities and how to prevent getting cavities in a way that children could relate to. The character Lolly was inspired by my first dog, a small fancy papillon named Rocco! I made all the characters female to inspire my two daughters. I found the perfect illustrator that brought my story to life!
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