Do you know why it is important to take care of your teeth

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Do you know why it is important to take care of
your teeth?
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Why is it important?

• Taking care your teeth helps prevent sticky
  scum on your teeth called plaque.
• You also can prevent holes in your teeth
  called cavities.

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Flossing

• Flossing is important so plaque does not build
  up along the gum line and create tartar. Tartar
  can only be taken off by your dentist.
• Flossing also gets all of the food that is in
  between your teeth that your tooth brush will not
  get!

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Brushing

• Brushing your teeth with toothpaste is like
  giving your teeth a bath.
• It is important to keep your teeth clean so you
  can have a beautiful smile and keep your teeth
  forever!

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Mouthwash

• Using mouthwash kills nasty bacteria in your
  mouth that causes your gums to turn black.

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Advantages of taking care of your teeth

• When you go to the dentist you will have an
  AWESOME check-up!
• Your teeth will stay healthy as long as you take
  care of them!

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Resources

• Click on pictures for web resources!