Healthy T eeth, Pretty Smile D E N TA L H Y G I E N E : U N I C E - - PDF document

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D E N TA L H Y G I E N E :

U N I C E L E E Y I N G L I C H A O Q U N PA N D I A N E D H A N R A J

Healthy T eeth, Pretty Smile

AGENDA AGENDA

• Introduction of the Mouth
• Purpose of Having Teeth
• Foods & Drinks That are Healthy and Unhealthy
• What Are Cavities?
• How to Prevent Cavities
• Questions and Answers

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W HA W HAT I S I N THE M OUTH? I S I N THE M OUTH? W HA W HAT I S THE PURPOSE OF HA I S THE PURPOSE OF HAVI NG VI NG TEE TEETH? H?

1. Chewing – so we can break down foods into smaller pieces so it’s easier to swallow 2. Eating- so we can get energy to run, play, and learn. 3. Smiling- so we can show others our bright, white, shiny teeth 4. Talking- so we can meet new friends, tell our family of how our day was.

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W HA W HAT FOODS ARE HEAL FOODS ARE HEALTHY OR UNHEAL THY OR UNHEALTHY THY FOR OUR TEE FOR OUR TEETH? TH? W HA W HAT DRI NK DRI NKS ARE HEAL ARE HEALTHY OR UNHEAL THY OR UNHEALTHY THY FOR OUR TEE FOR OUR TEETH? TH?

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W HA W HAT ARE CA ARE CAVI TI ES? VI TI ES?

• If you do not brush your teeth twice a day, then the bad bacteria in the mouth eat away your

teeth leaving a dark, black hole.

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZHYQ6f1BhU

HOW DO W E PREVENT CA HOW DO W E PREVENT CAVI TI ES? VI TI ES?

1. Brush your teeth with toothpaste two times a day for 2 minutes. 2. Limit the “BAD” food and drinks. 3. Visit your dentist twice a year for checkups.

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ANY QUESTI ONS?