Charlotte Gets Braces

Charlotte is enjoying her summer when she discovers that her best friend, Micaela, has recently gotten braces. Longing for the day when she, too, can straighten her teeth, Charlotte makes it her mission to convince her mama that she should also get a set of braces.

She passes her time with summer camp, attending swim meets, and spending time with friends. She wiggles her lingering loose teeth every day, waiting for the day they finally fall out. When Charlotte loses the remainder of her primary teeth, she’s excited for an evaluation from her orthodontist. She keeps her fingers crossed and thinks positive thoughts. As summer draws to a close, Charlotte wonders if fate will grant her wish and send her back to school with braces.

Latia Smith grew up in Long Island, New York. Soon after graduating from high school, she began working as a dental assistant. She continued her education and upon graduating with a BS in Dental Hygiene from UNC Chapel Hill, she returned to her home state, where she continues to provide optimal oral healthcare to members of her community.After publishing her first children's book, Peter's Trip to the Dentist, Smith went on to write another story about the wonderful adventures of pediatric dentistry. Inspired by one of her own patients, the author was able to bring to life the story of a young girl who dreamed of getting braces someday.