She went because she was overbiting and needed braces. - Why did Raina go to the orthodontist at the beginning of the book?, Raina fell down while she was running to the porch with her friends. - What was the accident?, She fell down on the ground and hit her mouth. - How did she lose her teeth?, She was running to the porch and racing her friends. - What was she doing when she lost her teeth?, She lost two front teeth. - How many teeth did she lose?, She only found one tooth at first. - Did she find both of the teeth?, She feels embarrassed, scared, and sad. - How does Raina feel after she loses her teeth?, Her parents and the dentist help her. - Who helps Raina after her accident?, She has missing teeth, braces, headgear, and surgery. - What dental problems does Raina have after the accident?, The dentist said to put the tooth in milk. - What did the dentist tell them to put the tooth in?, The other tooth was in her mouth. - Where was the other tooth?, She needed special treatment because her tooth was damaged deep inside and needed a root canal. - Why did she have to go to an endodontist?, She wants to be a teenager. - Why doesn’t Raina want to look like a baby?, So she wouldn’t feel pain during the dental procedure. - Why did the endodontist give her Novocaine?, Some friends laugh at her or say rude things. - How do Raina’s friends react to her braces and teeth?, She feels insecure and doesn’t like how she looks. - How does Raina feel about her appearance?, She wants to get her ears pierced. - Her mom doesn’t let her do this, but what does Raina want to do with her ears?, They bought her earrings. - What did Raina’s friends buy her for her birthday?, She can’t eat candy, chewy food, or hard food. - What food problems does Raina have because of her teeth?, Her friends give her candy she can’t eat. - What happens at Raina’s birthday party?, Because she has braces and dental problems. - Why can’t Raina eat whatever she wants?, Her mom thinks she is too young and worries about safety. - Why doesn’t her mom want Raina to get her ears pierced?, She wants to hang out with friends, feel more grown-up, and meet handsome boys. - Why does Raina want to go to the shopping mall?, They both feel weird, don’t fit in, and both have braces. - What is common about Sammy and Raina?, They hid under a table. - Where did they hide during the earthquake?, Buildings were damaged and a bridge collapsed. - What happened to the city in the earthquake?, She is creative, sensitive, awkward, and kind. - What is Raina like?, They sometimes bully her, tease her, and make fun of her. - How are Raina’s friends?, It shows her friends don’t understand her problems. - Why does that make Raina sad?, She wants to pierce her ears and go to the mall. - What does Raina want to do to feel more grown-up?,

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