Coping with series. Discusses why braces are needed, how to deal with dentists and orthodontists, the procedures behind orthodontic work, living with braces and after, and dealing with the emotional side of wearing braces. Includes bibliographical references and index.

Twelve-year-old Max, who has an extreme overbite, must navigate sibling rivalry and middle school bullies. Max Plink's life is complicated. Her parents aren't getting along. The school bullies are relentless, and her own sister is the cruelest of them. Worst of all, her mouth is a mess. With a mismatched puzzle of a jaw, Max has a Class II malocclusion, otherwise known as a severe overbite. She already has braces, which means she lives on Advil and...