The author takes us inside a day of the life of Junior, a 5-year-old little boy who absolutely loves sugary foods. Alee, Juniors mom, cautions him about his determination to get sugar rich foods despite all of her effort to ensure he has a healthy diet. One day, Junior has to go for a dental check-up, where he finds out his poor snacking habits has caused a cavity! Dr. Pearls now must fix his tooth by placing a filling. Juniors experience allows him to realize that bad food choices and poor oral hygiene may encourage sugar monsters to cause tooth decay. Apart from the books intended focus on the importance of dental health, it also teaches children about family, honesty, as well as actions and consequences.