The document discusses proper oral hygiene, including brushing teeth twice a day using a smear of toothpaste and circular motions, flossing once a day by curving floss around each tooth in a C shape, visiting the dentist every 6 months or when something feels wrong, and using fluoride toothpaste, mouthwash, and treatments to prevent cavities and keep teeth strong. It also mentions nutrition and a Blippi toothbrushing song for kids.

1. Taking Care of Your Mouth
Hunter and Megan

2. Today we are going to talk about..
● How to brush, floss, and rinse your mouth
● How many times a day you should brush, floss, and
rinse
● Foods and drinks that are good for your teeth
● When you should go to the dentist
● Things to make sure you don’t get cavities (holes
in your teeth)

3. Brushing
● Brush 2 minutes in the morning
and at night
● Use a smear of toothpaste
● Move your toothbrush in circles
● Don’t forget your tongue!

4. Flossing
● Flossing removes everything
in between the teeth
● Floss 1 time every day
● Curve the floss around each
tooth by making a “C” shape

5. Nutrition

6. Visiting the Dentist
● Every 6 months
● When something is bothering
you

7. Fluoride
● Prevents cavities
● Keeps your teeth strong and healthy
● Found in your toothpaste and
mouthwash
● Put on at the dentist using a soft
brush
○ Feels sticky

8. Blippi Toothbrushing Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ku-ForS6G3I

9. Questions?