The document provides information and instructions for proper dental hygiene. It explains that everyone has baby teeth that fall out and are replaced by permanent teeth. It emphasizes the importance of brushing teeth twice a day with toothpaste and a toothbrush, flossing daily, and rinsing with mouthwash. Following these steps helps keep gums and teeth healthy and avoids cavities, while neglect can lead to cavities, bleeding gums, and needing dental work. The document encourages regular dental checkups every six months.

1. Created by Ms. Jessy for the Kindergartners

2. Everyone has a mouth. We need to keep it healthy!

3. We all start out with baby teeth. When these teeth fall out we end up with our permanent , or forever, teeth. Baby Teeth Permanent Teeth

4. It is important to take care of our teeth. We need to use a toothbrush , toothpaste , floss , and mouth wash to take care of them .

5. You should brush your teeth at least 2 times a day.

6. To brush your teeth, put the toothpaste onto your toothbrush.

7. Brush your teeth up and down

8. Back and forth

9. Brush in circles

10. Don’t forget to brush your tongue!

11. Spit toothpaste into the sink.

12. Then it’s time to floss your teeth!

13. Wrap one end of floss around your finger. Hold the other end.

14. Put the floss in between your teeth to get out all the germs.

15. Rinse with mouthwash .

16. Put the mouthwash in your mouth and swish it around.

17. Spit the mouth wash into the sink. If you swallow it, it could hurt your tummy.

18. A healthy mouth has PINK gums. An unhealthy mouth has RED gums. These gums bleed . So keep your teeth healthy by brushing!

19. If you don’t take care of your teeth, they could end up like this: http://waldo.jaquith.org/blog/2007/01/richmond-sunlight/

20. These are cavities .

21. Visit your dentist to help keep your teeth healthy! Visit your dentist every 6 months! The dentist will clean your teeth and floss your teeth for you. The dentist will check your teeth for cavities .

22. Remember: Brush your teeth 2 times a day. Use a toothbrush and toothpaste. Make sure you floss! Rinse with mouthwash.

23. Glossary Cavities : dark spot on teeth that dentist replaces Dentist : person who takes care of your teeth Floss : string to clean between teeth Mouthwash : liquid that helps clean teeth Permanent teeth : adult teeth, teeth you keep forever Toothbrush : brush used to clean teeth Toothpaste : put on toothbrush to clean teeth

24. Works cited: Thank you to Debora, Kevin, and Anna H*****, James R******, and the kids in Room 2 for allowing me to take pictures of their mouths! CC Non-Commercial Derivatives Photo taken from http://waldo.jaquith.org/blog/2007/01/richmond-sunlight/ (slide 19) Dr. Alvin Silverstein, Virginia Silverstein, and Laura Silverstein Nunn. Tooth Decay and Cavities . (slides 5, 21, 22)