Transcript KIDS - City Tech OpenLab

Happy kids with healthy teeth
What do your teeth do?
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Help you eat
Help you speak
You feel better
and look better
with healthy
teeth and a
beautiful smile
SHOULD I GO TO THE DENTIST?
1. You should visit
your dentist
twice a year.
2. At this visit, your
teeth will be
checked and
cleaned.
3. Cleanings
remove plaque
AND build-up on
your teeth.
What will the dentist teach
me?
You will STUDY:
How to take care
of your teeth
and gums with
correct
brushing and
flossing
techniques.
WHAT SHOULD WE DO?
• BRUSH AND FLOSS THEM EVERY DAY!
Let’s sing a song about
brushing!
EAT HEALTHY FOOD!!!
PROTECT YOUR TEETH WHEN PLAYING
SPORTS AND HAVING FUN!!!
ASK YOUR DENTIST ABOUT
SEALANTS
1. A sealant is a clear plastic material that your
dentist will “paint” on your back teeth.
2. It forms a coating to protect the tooth from
bacteria.
3. Sealants reduce the risk of decay .
KEEP YOUR TEETH AND SMILE
HAPPY!!!
Time for a Review!
1. Should we visit the dentist?
2. What shape do we make with the
toothbrush when we are brushing?
3. What are some examples of healthy
snacks that are good for your teeth?
4. Let’s sing our song about brushing!
GREAT JOB!
Now we will watch a video about
Geena
and practice our brushing!