(
课件网) How Can We Keep Teeth Healthy We need to look after our teeth just like we look after the rest of our body. Do you know how to keep your teeth healthy Let’s find out more! Brush Your Teeth It is really important to brush your teeth at least twice a day. Brushing your teeth gets rid of any food that is around your teeth. It washes away any sugar and other things that can hurt your teeth. Let’s find out more! Do you know how to brush your teeth properly How to Brush Your Teeth First, put a pea-sized amount of toothpaste on the toothbrush. Next, brush the front of your teeth. Then, gently brush the outside of your teeth and the back teeth. Brush the insides and tops of all your teeth. Then, gently brush your tongue. Finally, spit out any toothpaste that is left, and you are finished. Visiting the Dentist Even if you have been taking care of your teeth, you should go to the dentist regularly for a check-up. This is what a dentist’s exam room might look like. The dentist will look in your mouth and at your teeth to see if there are any problems. They might use special tools to help them, like this little mirror. Then, if there are any problems, the dentist can help to fix them. Can you tell a friend about a trip to the dentist Food for Healthy Teeth Can you think of some foods that are good for your teeth Having lots of sugar isn’t good for teeth. It can cause tooth decay or cavities. Some foods have a lot of sugar. We shouldn’t eat too much of them. It doesn’t mean we can’t eat them at all, just not all the time. Some foods are good for our teeth. They help to make them stronger. Drinks for Healthy Teeth Some drinks have lots of sugar in them too, even fruit juice. It doesn’t mean we can’t drink them. It’s just that we shouldn’t have it all the time. The best drink for teeth is water. Milk is also good as it helps to make teeth strong. Which of these drinks can I have all the time Loose Teeth Your first teeth are called baby teeth. As you start to get older, you need adult teeth, and your baby teeth begin to get loose and fall out. Don’t worry! It doesn’t hurt. It is supposed to happen, and it doesn’t mean there is anything wrong with your teeth. You might notice a tooth start to get a bit loose. Then, after a few days, it will fall out. They usually only fall out one at a time. What Have You Learned Can you remember all the different ways you can help keep your teeth healthy Eat foods that help make your teeth strong. Drink water or milk. Brush your teeth twice a day. Visit the dentist.
