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BY: BEN CHIOULRC 320
Oral Health:An Introduction to Your Teeth
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Why should we care about our teeth?
Our teeth help us chew food
Our teeth allow us to talk
Finally, our teeth give us our beautiful smiles!
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How many sets of teeth do we have?
Humans have 2 sets of teeth Baby Teeth (primary teeth)
Children have 20 baby teeth Baby teeth are temporary and fall out
Permanent Teeth (secondary teeth) Adults have 32 permanent teeth This set of teeth has to last us our
entire lifetime
Unlike sharks, once we lose our permanent teeth, a new set of teeth will not grow back. So we need to learn how to take care of our teeth! http://joyceagojo.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/shark1.jpg
How can we take care of our teeth?
Brushing Brush after every meal (but at
least twice a day) Brush every surface of your
teeth, roof of your mouth, and tongue (to get rid of bad breath)!
Make sure to buy toothpaste with FLUORIDE
Flossing Floss once a day Floss along the sides of your
teeth If your gums bleed, it means
you’re not flossing enough!
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What happens if we don’t take care of our teeth?
We get cavities ! Cavities are little holes in
our teeth that can cause: Pain Tooth loss Infection
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Visit your Dentist
Most importantly, visit your dentist at least twice a year Dentists will keep your teeth healthy so that you can
have beautiful smiles for a lifetime!
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