Why do we have teeth?
Front teeth are called ________ Back teeth are called _________
What would happen if we had no teeth?
Why do people get false teeth?
Healthy teeth Missing teeth Why are teeth missing?
2 main reasons for loosing teeth: Accident, like falling off a skateboard. Or football. Or Surfing. Or running. Or disease – 2 types
Disease of the teeth Rotten teeth disease Rotten gum disease
What causes rotting teeth?
Germs are eating our teeth!
Where do germs live? Can we see them?
What makes germs grow?
Water Food Warmth Time
What’s this white stuff?
The white plaque can turn pink with a special stain.
Dental Plaque is white germs!
Dental plaque causes rotten teeth
What does dental plaque love to eat?
Germs grow most with sugar
How are we going to stop them?
T hree ways: Don’t feed them sugar regularly How?
Healthy Foods = Healthy Teeth Make cheese your last snack
Three ways: Don’t feed them sugar regularly Clean them away
Three ways: Don’t feed them sugar regularly Clean them away Go to the dentist
How do you brush your teeth?
Outside –Inside - Top
What about in between your teeth?
Flossing