2. Is it a living thing?Is it a living thing?
Yes.Yes.
WHY?WHY?
Because germs (bacteria) in our mouthBecause germs (bacteria) in our mouth
grows on the teeth every day.grows on the teeth every day.

3. What type of microorganism is it?What type of microorganism is it?
It is a bacteria.It is a bacteria.
Lactobacilli and Streptococci.Lactobacilli and Streptococci.

4. Characteristics of thisCharacteristics of this
microorganism:microorganism:
It’s bacteriaIt’s bacteria
PlaquePlaque
Bacteria turns into plaque.Bacteria turns into plaque.
 The plaque uses the food and drink thatThe plaque uses the food and drink that
we eat (especially sugars) to make acid.we eat (especially sugars) to make acid.
This acid attacks the tooth.This acid attacks the tooth.

5. Which are the symptoms?Which are the symptoms?
You have toothache.You have toothache.

6. Treatment:Treatment:
Go to the dentist.Go to the dentist.
You might need a filling.You might need a filling.
You might need to have the tooth takenYou might need to have the tooth taken
out.out.

7. What can I do to avoid infection?What can I do to avoid infection?
Brush your tooth every day.Brush your tooth every day.

8. CREATED BYCREATED BY
SAMISAMI
CARLACARLA
IRINAIRINA
THE ENDTHE END