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DENTAL HEALTH

DENTAL HEALTH. How to take care of your teeth. What is Dental Health?. Dental health involves keeping the mouth, teeth, and gums healthy. A dentist is the doctor that will help you keep your mouth, teeth, and gums healthy.

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DENTAL HEALTH

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  1. DENTAL HEALTH How to take care of your teeth.

  2. What is Dental Health? • Dental health involves keeping the mouth, teeth, and gums healthy. • A dentist is the doctor that will help you keep your mouth, teeth, and gums healthy. • A dental hygienist is person that helps the dentist. They will also clean and polish your teeth, and may take x-rays.

  3. Magic Molar Kingdom • You can control your own dental health • Use fluoride toothpaste to brush at least 2 times a day • Make sure you floss daily • Visit your dentist regularly.

  4. Parts of a Tooth Crown Neck Root

  5. Put just a little bit of toothpaste on the toothbrush. Hold the toothbrush where your teeth meets your gums. This is called the gum line. Move the brush back and forth. Brush the outside and inside of each tooth on the top of your mouth and bottom. Count to 10 as you do this. Gently brush your tongue…it has germs too. DON’T SWALLOW THE TOOTHPASTE. Brush twice a day. Limit your snacks. Never share your toothbrush with ANYONE!!! Buy a new toothbrush when yours gets really “shaggy” or you have been really sick. How To Brush

  6. Flossing • Flossing helps remove plaque that the toothbrush might have missed. • Floss every day, but have your parents help you.

  7. Keep Your Smile Healthy and Beautiful!!! • Visit the Dentist regularly • Brush and Floss • Eat healthy

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