Healthy Smiles

BY: Brandy R., Hilary J., Audrey R.

HEALTHY TEETH ARE A PART OF A HEALTHY BODY

MolarIncisors and

Canines

There are three different types of teeth

What does each tooth do?

canines

CHEW

Tear

Cut

NUTRITION

Fruits Apples, oranges, bananas,

grapes, cantaloupe

Vegetables Carrots, corn, tomato, squash potatoes, lettuce Grains Bread, brown rice, tortilla, oatmeal, pasta Protein

Fish, peanut butter, tuna, beans, steak, eggs, nuts

Dairy Milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, tofu

WHAT IS PLAQUE?

Soft, sticky film that builds up on your teethBacteria like to live here Bacteria will build on each other if not removed regularlyWill irritate your gums if it’s not removed and turn them redWill harden and turn into tartar (calculus) if not removedOnly hygienists can remove tartar with their special instruments

CAVITIES

What is a cavity?Tooth + Bacteria + Acid = Decay

How do we find cavities?

Xrays

Mirror-helps shine light through tooth and will appear dark

3 EASY STEPS

BRUSHTwice a day for two minutes

FLOSSDailyRemoves food trapped between the teeth and also dental plaque.Reduces gum disease

RINSETwice a dayIt reduce 52% more plaque

and 21% more gingivitis then brushing alone.

SUGARLESS GUM

Increases the flow of saliva in your mouth

Reduce plaque acid

Carries Calcium and Phosphate to help strengthen tooth enamel

Non-Cavity sweeteners such as aspartame, sorbitol or Mannitol, Xylitol

Reduce tooth decay

Sealants

Fluoride

HOW CAN WE PROTECT OUR TEETH?

WHAT IS A SEALANT?

WHAT IS FLUORIDE?

A mineral that’s important to help keep

teeth healthyHelps make your teeth strongHelps protect your teeth from cavities

Water Toothpaste

Fluoride gel

w HOW DO WE GET FLUORIDE?

ORTHODONTICS (BRACES)

Orthodontist: is a dentist that diagnosis and treat misaligned teeth.

OvercrowdingOverlappingRotated or twisted

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