Facts About DENTAL HEALTH! By: Miss Kristen Irwin

Table Of Contents Teeth 7. Cavities Checkups 8. Food Brushing 9. Protection Flossing 10. Dental Health Fluoride Checklist Plaque 11. QUIZ!

Teeth What Teeth Do Types of Teeth Diagram Types of Teeth Descriptions Parts of a Tooth Diagram Parts of a Tooth Descriptions Primary and Secondary Teeth

What Teeth Do: Teeth help us look our best. Teeth help us speak clearly and pronounce words correctly. Teeth help us chew and eat our food. Teeth Home

Types of Teeth: Diagram: Molars Bicuspids Cuspids (Canines) Incisors Teeth Home

Types of Teeth: Descriptions: Molar- The back three teeth on top and bottom and both sides of the mouth. Bicuspid- The two consecutive teeth in front of the molars. They have 2 pointed crowns. Cuspid (Canine)- Pointed tooth in front of bicuspids. Incisor- The four front and center teeth on both bottom and top of mouth between each canine. Teeth Home

Parts of a Tooth: Diagram: Crown Gums Enamel Pulp Root Teeth Home

Parts of a Tooth: Descriptions: Crown: The part of a tooth that is above the gums. Enamel: A hard white substance covering the crown. Pulp: The inside part of a tooth. It is very soft and sensitive because it contains nerves and blood vessels. Root: The part of a tooth that holds it to the jawbone. Gums: The pink tissue that surrounds and connects each tooth to the next. Teeth Home

Primary and Secondary Teeth: Primary Teeth- “baby teeth” The first set of teeth that a child gets. They eventually fall out. Secondary Teeth- “permanent teeth” The second set of teeth that grow in after the primary teeth fall out. Teeth Home

Checkups: Dental Checkup Facts: Checkup- An examination of a person’s body. A person should have a dentist appointment every six months to keep teeth strong and healthy. A person should keep a personal health record for their own reference.

More Dental Checkup Facts: Medical checkups are needed to find changes in a person’s health, such as new teeth, cavities, or even gum cancer. A person should schedule an appointment if they have new symptoms such as a toothache or sore gums.

Brushing: How to Brush Your Teeth Diagram Reasons to Brush How to Brush Your Teeth Descriptions Reasons to Brush When to Brush Toothpaste to Use

How to Brush: Diagram: Brushing Home

How to Brush: Descriptions: Brush the inside and outside of each tooth gently. Brush the tops or bottoms of each tooth. Brush the gums and tongue. Brushing Home

Reasons to Brush: Brushing removes plaque from teeth. Brushing keeps teeth whiter and brighter. Brushing freshens breath. Brushing Home

When to Brush: Everyone should brush at least two times every day. Brush after eating foods that are sticky or contain sugar. Brushing Home

Toothpaste to Use Use a toothpaste that contains fluoride to protect teeth’s enamel. Breath freshening and teeth whitening toothpastes are options as well. Brushing Home

Flossing: How to floss Reasons to Floss When to Floss

How To Floss: Diagram: Flossing Home

How to Floss: Descriptions: Dental Floss- thin thread used to floss teeth. Wind the floss around a finger on each hand. Hold floss tightly and use a gentle sawing motion. Scrape the floss upward on lower teeth and downward on upper teeth. Flossing Home

Reasons to Floss: Flossing removes plaque from hard to reach places near the gum line. Flossing freshens breath by removing odor-causing plaque buildup. Flossing Home

When to Floss: Floss at least once a day. Floss immediately after eating sugary foods. Flossing Home

Fluoride: Fluoride- a mineral that is added to water to protect teeth from decay. Use a toothpaste with fluoride in it so that you can take good care of your teeth everyday.

Plaque: Plaque- a sticky material that forms on and between teeth. It causes tooth decay, which can cause a cavity to form. Brushing, flossing, and fluoride are the only ways of removing plaque.

Cavities: A cavity is a hole in the enamel of a tooth. It is usually caused by teeth not being clean, which causes plaque to form. Once a cavity is formed, nothing can remove it. Therefore, it must be filled. Brushing, flossing, and fluoride can prevent cavities.

Food: What are beneficial foods to eat? What foods are not healthful for your teeth? What vitamins build up teeth?

Beneficial Foods for Teeth: Foods from the “milk, yogurt, and cheese” food group keep teeth and gums healthy. Examples are: low-fat cheese, yogurt, or cottage cheese. Food Home

Foods that can be harmful for teeth: Avoid snacks with lots of sugar in them. This produces plaque. Eat healthful foods such as veggies, fruits, or whole grain crackers. Do not eat sticky foods such as caramel or marshmallows. This can pull out fillings if a cavity has been treated. Food Home

Vitamin C Builds Strong Teeth: Foods with Vitamin C are very beneficial for teeth. Vitamin C helps repair wounds and grow strong tissue in your mouth. Examples of such foods are oranges, lemons, or tomatoes. Food Home

Protection: Wear a mouth guard when playing sports. This can protect teeth from being chipped or knocked out. Take everyday precautions (such as wearing a seatbelt, in case of a car accident).

Dental Checklist: Floss teeth at least once a day. Brush teeth at least twice a day. Brush and floss after eating sugary foods. Avoid eating sticky or sugary foods. Eat beneficial foods to keep teeth and gums strong. Eat foods with high amounts of Calcium and Vitamin C. Go to the dentist every six months. Wear a mouth guard while playing sports.

Dental Health Plan And remember… Every person should follow a checklist like this in order to obtain healthy teeth. Following these guidelines is the easiest way to take care of your teeth. And remember… If you ignore your teeth for too long, they will rot away!

Test Your Dental Health Knowledge!!

1.) What is a healthful food for your teeth? Marshmallows B. Cake C. Yogurt D. Caramel

Yogurt is a healthful food Correct! Yogurt is a healthful food for your teeth. Move on to the next question!

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2.) How often should you brush your teeth? A. Twice a week B. Twice a day C. Only when your teeth feel dirty D. Once a day

You should brush your teeth twice a day. Correct! You should brush your teeth twice a day. Move on to the next question!

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3.) How often should you see the dentist? A. Every week B. Every 6 months C. Every 6 years D. When you are an adult

You should visit the dentist every six months. Correct! You should visit the dentist every six months. Move on to the next question!

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4.) What vitamin should you consume to benefit your teeth? A. Vitamin A B. Vitamin E C. Vitamin B D. Vitamin C

Vitamin C is beneficial for Correct! Vitamin C is beneficial for your teeth. Move on to the next question!

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5.) What is a sticky material that forms on your teeth? A. Plaque B. Cavity C. Gum D. Mold

Plaque is a sticky material that forms on teeth. Correct! Plaque is a sticky material that forms on teeth. Move on to the next question!

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6.) What does NOT help get rid of plaque? A. Drinking pop B. Brushing teeth C. Using fluoride D. Flossing teeth

Drinking pop does not help get rid of plaque. Correct! Drinking pop does not help get rid of plaque. Move on to the next question!

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7.) Why should you take care of your teeth? A. Teeth make you look your best. B. Teeth help you eat. C. Teeth help you speak clearly. D. All of the above.

Teeth help us look our best, eat, and speak clearly Correct! Teeth help us look our best, eat, and speak clearly Move on to the next question!

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8.) What parts of your mouth should be brushed? A. Gums B. Every side of each tooth C. Tongue D. All of the above

Gums, all sides of each tooth, and the tongue should be brushed. Correct! Gums, all sides of each tooth, and the tongue should be brushed. Move on to the next question!

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9.) A cavity is a ______? A. cut on your gums. B. scratch on your tongue. C. hole in the enamel of a tooth. D. tear in a tooth’s root.

Move on to the next question! Correct! A cavity is a hole in the enamel of a tooth. Move on to the next question!

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10.) Floss your teeth in a gentle _______ motion. A. downward B. circular C. sideways D. sawing

Floss your teeth in a gentle Correct! Floss your teeth in a gentle sawing motion. Move on to the next question!

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11.) Avoid foods that are _____ or contain ______. A. sticky, sugar B. salty, vinegar C. sticky, vitamins D. sweet, sugar

Avoid foods that are sticky or contain sugar. Correct! Avoid foods that are sticky or contain sugar. Move on to the next question!

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12.) Be safe while playing sports by ________. A. running very fast. B. wearing a mouth guard. C. continuously falling down. D. wearing baggy clothes.

Be safe while playing sports by wearing a mouth guard. Correct! Be safe while playing sports by wearing a mouth guard. Move on to the next question!

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13.) Floss helps remove food near the _______. A. crown of a tooth. B. cavity. C. root. D. gum line.

Floss helps remove food Correct! Floss helps remove food near the gum line. Move on to the next question!

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14.) What part of a tooth holds it to the jawbone? A. pulp B. crown C. enamel D. root

Move on to the next question! Correct! The root holds a tooth to the jawbone. Move on to the next question!

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15.) Use a toothpaste with _____ in it to protect a tooth’s _____. A. fluoride, enamel B. baking soda, root C. sugar, enamel D. flour, crown

Use a toothpaste with fluoride in it to protect a tooth’s enamel. Correct! Use a toothpaste with fluoride in it to protect a tooth’s enamel. Move on to the next question!

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CONGRATULATIONS! You have learned all about Dental Health! The End