Why do we have teeth?

Front teeth are called ________

Back teeth are called _________

What would happen if we had no teeth?

Why do people get false teeth?

Healthy teeth Missing teeth

Why are teeth missing?

2 main reasons for loosing teeth:

Accident, like falling off a skateboard. Or football. Or Surfing. Or running.

Or disease – 2 types

Disease of the teeth

Rotten teeth diseaseRotten gum disease

What causes rotting teeth?

Germs are eating our teeth!

Where do germs live?

Can we see them?

What makes germs grow?

WaterFoodWarmthTime

What’s this white stuff?

The white plaque can turn pink with a special stain.

Dental Plaque is white germs!

Dental plaque causes rotten teeth

What does dental plaque love to eat?

Germs grow most with sugar

How are we going to stop them?

Three ways:

Don’t feed them sugar regularly

How?

Healthy Foods = Healthy Teeth

Make cheese your last snack

Three ways:

Don’t feed them sugar regularly

Clean them away

Three ways:

Don’t feed them sugar regularly

Clean them away

Go to the dentist

How do you brush your teeth?

Outside –Inside - Top

What about in between your teeth?

Flossing