Healthy Teeth

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Healthy Teeth

• Created by Shannon Nelson

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Fun Facts

• Did you know? ...
• Teeth are made of the hardest substance in the
  body - enamel.
• Dogs have 42 teeth.
• Cats have 30 teeth.
• Pigs have 44 teeth.
• When you grow up, you'll have 32 teeth.
• http//smilekids.deltadentalca.org/

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Plaque

• Plaque is a clear film that sticks to your teeth.
  The film itself might not sound so bad, but it's
  very sticky, and it acts like a magnet for
  bacteria and sugar.

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Cavities

• A cavity develops when a tooth decays or breaks
  down. A cavity is a hole that can grow bigger and
  deeper over time. If you have a cavity, it's
  important to get it repaired.

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What Makes Cavities?

• Blame plaque. That's a sticky, slimy substance
  made up mostly of the germs that cause tooth
  decay. The bacteria in your mouth make acids so
  when plaque clings to your teeth, the acids can
  eat away at the outermost layer of the tooth,
  called the enamel.
• http//www.kidshealth.org/kid/talk/qa/cavity.html

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Take Care of Your Teeth

• Brush your teeth in the morning and at night.
• Use a small toothbrush with a tiny amount of
  fluoride toothpaste.
• Check in the mirror to clean your teeth properly.

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Take Care of Your Teeth

• It's OK to eat sweets - but only every now and
  again, and make sure you brush your teeth after
  eating them.
• Snack on fruit, cheese and water.
• Try not to drink lots of fizzy drinks (soda)-
  they're EXTRA bad for your teeth!

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Take Care of Your Teeth

• Floss your teeth after brushing at least two
  times a day.
• See your dentist for a check up twice a year.
• http//www.nzda.org.nz/public/kids.htm

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What happens if you dont ?

• If you don't take care of your teeth, it won't be
  long before cavities and unhealthy gums make your
  mouth very, very sore. Eating meals will be
  difficult. And you won't feel like smiling so
  much.

Ouch!
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Before There Was Toothpaste

• Here are some of things people used to clean
  their teeth.
• ground-up chalk or charcoal
• lemon juice
• ashes (you know, the stuff that's left over after
  a fire)
• http//www.kidshealth.org/kid/talk/qa/cavity.html

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Quiz

• How many times should you visit the dentist each
  year?
• Answer 2
• How many times a day should you brush and floss
  your teeth?
• Answer At least 2
• What causes cavities?
• Answer Plaque

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