The dentist from the Black Lagoon
by Mike Thaler
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2008
A young boy named Billy visits the dentist and encounters a monstrous, but ultimately harmless, dentist from a scary comic book.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the book.
The dentist is depicted as monstrous, but not truly violent.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemous language is present.
Substance use is not a theme.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The dentist character is designed to be slightly scary.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story is a humorous take on a common childhood fear.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBilly shows some bravery in facing the dentist.
Faith is not a theme in this humorous story.
The focus is on humor and overcoming a mild fear.
Grace and mercy are not central themes.
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