Phiri is captain of the football team but he misses an easy goal in an important match. Phiri cannot head the ball because he has bad toothache. He will lose his place in the team unless he can find a cure for his pain. Can his teacher and classmates help him overcome his fear of the dentist? This story is accompanied by a fact file - our teeth - that focuses on the structure of the tooth and way to prevent gum disease and tooth decay.

 

This book is aimed at children in primary school.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2005 by Macmillan Education .

This book has the following chapters: Before you read; "Phiri's Goal"; fact file - our teeth; why teeth are important; toothache; caring for your teeth; a healthy mouth; things to do; word list, useful addresses.