By Randi Shook

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Why Do We Need Teeth?Why Do We Need Teeth?

TalkingTalking ChewingChewing

SmilingSmiling SingingSinging

Looking Looking Your BestYour Best ___________

What happens if you don’t

keep your teeth healthy?

Want to know more about cavities?

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What Can You Do To Keep Teeth Healthy?

Brush and Floss

Play a fun game about brushing your teeth at: Colgate.com

How To Brush…

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Step 1: Step 2:

Step 3: Step 4:

Brush the outsides of your teeth in small circular motions

Use the same circle motions to clean the chewing surfaces of your teeth

Now brush theinsides of your teeth. Tilt your toothbrush upright to get behind your front teeth

Last don’t forget to brush your tongue!It helps keep your breath fresh

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When you are first

learning letMom or Dad help

When Should You Brush?

At least 2 times a day!• In the morning • Before bed

And if you can after lunch and sweet snacks

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Is your toothbrush the same size as your parents?

Does it have soft bristles?

How often do you get a new toothbrush?

Your Toothbrush

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No, it should be a kid’s size

Yes, hard bristles are bad for your gums

Every 3 months is the rule!!!

Your Toothpaste

Things to look for…

• Fluoride Fights cavities

and decay Strengthens teeth

• Flavors Find one you like!

• Mouthwash Freshens breath

Baby Teeth

There are 20 baby teeth

But baby teeth aren’t ready the day your born• They start coming in

at 6-12 months• Usually you have

them all by the time you’re 3 years old

Losing Your Baby Teeth

Everyone loses their baby teeth!!! They usually start falling out when you’re 5

or 6 years old Why does this happen?

Because adult teeth are pushing through

Permanent Teeth

There are 28 adult teeth Incisors

• Cutting, chopping and biting

Canines• Tearing

Premolars (Bicuspid)• Crushing and grinding

Molars• Grind food and help you

swallow

Let’s Compare…

Baby Teeth Adult Teeth

2820

Fall out Permanent

Start coming in at 6-12 months

Start coming in at 5 or 6 years

Need to brush

them 2 timesa day

Helps us talk, chew, sing…

Why we need teeth

Brushing your teeth

Toothbrush

And Toothpaste

Baby and Permanent

TeethMisc.

$100

$100 $100 $100 $100

$200 $200 $200 $200 $200

$300 $300 $300 $300 $300

$400 $400 $400 $400 $400

$500 $500 $500 $500 $500

Teeth Jeopardy!!!

Brushing Your TeethFor $100

How many times a day should you brush your teeth?

2 times a day

Toothbrush and ToothpasteFor $300

How often should you buy a new toothbrush?

Every 3 Months