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POINT. 1. SCIENCE of TOOTH DECAY and GUM DISEASE. b acteria. Bacteria are tiny one-celled organisms (germs) found in your saliva (spit) and can only be seen through a microscope. Bacteria multiply in your mouth and create a sticky film on your teeth called plaque ( plak ).

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  1. POINT 1 SCIENCE of TOOTH DECAY and GUM DISEASE

  2. bacteria Bacteria are tiny one-celled organisms (germs) found in your saliva (spit) and can only be seen through a microscope • Bacteria multiply in your mouth and create a sticky film on your teeth called plaque (plak)

  3. plaque Plaque is colorless and you can’t see it on your teeth!

  4. bacteria • Tiny bits of food stick to the plaque when you eat. Bacteria in • the plaque eat the sugar and starch • left in your mouth, and ACID is formed.

  5. As more acid is made the holes get bigger and deeper. • acid This acid makes tiny holes in the enamel of your tooth. Your tooth begins to decay, which means to break down or rot away, and now you have a cavity!

  6. Baby teeth, also called milk teeth and primary teeth, are important and must stay healthy until our permanent teeth are ready to come in. Baby teeth help a child: learn to eat solid food learn to talk to save a space for the permanent tooth You can help prevent Baby Bottle Tooth Decay!

  7. Healthy teeth must have healthy gums! Gingivitis Brushing and flossing your teeth daily helps get rid of the bacteria in plaque that can infect your gums

  8. Brush at least twice a day • Use a fluoride toothpaste • Floss between teeth every day • Visit a dentist 2 times each year • (if possible) Y O U have the Power to PREVENT tooth decay !

  9. The CHOICES YOUmake and what YOU do every day is MOST IMPORTANT You can have a healthy smile !

  10. POINT 2 ORAL HEALTH & SAFETY Nutrition Dental emergencies Mouthguard safety

  11. Grains Vegetables Fruits Milk Meat & Fish Beans & Nuts Fats, oils, and sweets are at the top of the Pyramid. A healthy diet is one that is low in fat and sugar!

  12. Grains • Grains like wheat, oats, corn, and rice • provide lots of vitamin Bwhich is • important for healthy gums! GREAT source of vitamin B!

  13. Green vegetables are a good source of calcium a mineral that builds strong tooth enamel Vary your vegetables

  14. Fruit Group Fruits are rich in vitamin C Germs (bacteria) cause gum disease and Vitamin C helps your body fight germs Focus on fruit

  15. Dairy Milk, yogurt and cheese are great sources of Calcium – needed for strong bones and tooth enamel

  16. Meat & Beans Go lean with protein Beans, nuts, and eggs are included in this group of foods rich in protein.

  17. If an accident knocks out a permanent tooth or a baby tooth, sometimes a dentist can put the tooth back into place and it can become rooted again.

  18. Drop found tooth in a glass of milk or water

  19. POINT 3 ORAL HYGIENE Plaque control Fluoride How to keep your mouth clean

  20. fluoride • fluoride is a mineral • strengthens teeth • prevents tooth decay Use a fluoride toothpaste

  21. Brush at least twice a day Use a fluoride toothpaste Floss teeth every day Visit a dentist regularly (when possible) YOU can prevent tooth decay and gum disease !

  22. TOBACCO A dangerous drug yuck ! Don’t do it!

  23. Stained Teeth and Gum Disease

  24. Hairy Tongue

  25. Score a 3-point play for a healthy body ! Wear a mouthguard Visit a dentist twice a year Keep your mouth clean Eat the right foods Don’t use tobacco or other drugs

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