BRIGHT SMILES

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BRIGHT SMILES

• Your Guide to Good Dental Health
• Linda Hew-Len RN, MSN
• Granite School District Nurse

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What do Healthy Teeth Gums Look Like?

• Teeth
• White
• Bright
• Sparkly
• Gums
• Light pink
• Not inflamed
• Do not bleed

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Healthy Gums Healthy Teeth
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TOOTH FACTS

• How many teeth do children have?
• How many teeth do adults have?

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TOOTH TRIVIA

• Which animal has many sets of teeth that are
  replaced over and over as they fall out?

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THE SHARK!
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TYPES OF TEETH
CROWN
ROOT
INCISOR
CUSPID
MOLAR
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TOOTH TRIVIA

• What animal has teeth shaped like humans teeth?

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THE APE!
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PARTS OF A TOOTH
ENAMEL
DENTIN
CROWN
PULP
CEMENTUM
ROOTS
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A TOOTHS WORST ENEMY--

• PLAQUE!

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WHAT IS PLAQUE?

• A sticky film made up of harmful bacteria that
  forms on everyones teeth
• Causes tooth decay, or cavities, and irritates
  your gums
• Bacteria in plaque make acids that can attack the
  enamel on your teeth and cause cavities

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HOW DO YOU PREVENT PLAQUE FROM ATTACKING YOUR
TEETH?

• BRUSH AND FLOSS!

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Toothbrush Trivia
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HOW TO BRUSH YOUR TEETH
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HOW TO BRUSH YOUR TEETH
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HOW TO BRUSH YOUR TEETH
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HOW TO FLOSS YOUR TEETH
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EAT FOOD HEALTHY FOR TEETH
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WHAT OTHER FOODS ARE HEALTHY FOR TEETH?

• Milk and milk products--cheese, yogurt, ice
  cream
• Vegetables
• Meat
• Fish
• Fruit

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WHAT FOODS ARE UNHEALTHY FOR TEETH?
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WHY?

• They stick to teeth and allow bacteria to grow
  under them
• Sugary foods help bacteria grow and make plaque
  acids that cause cavities and tooth decay

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WHAT TO DO?

• Cut down on sticky and sugary snacks and eat
  tooth-healthy snacks instead
• Brush and floss your teeth after you eat to
  reduce the bacteria that lead to cavities and
  tooth decay
• Visit your dentist regularly to have your teeth
  cleaned and protected

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Visiting Your Dentist
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Healthy Smiles for Life
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QUESTIONS???

• Call your School Nurse
• Granite District Nursing Services
• 685-4246