Brushing
What tool do you use to brush your teeth?
Toothbrush
What is a cavity?
A hole in your tooth
What are your gums?
The part of your mouth that hold your teeth.
What are your teeth?
The bony/white parts of your mouth.
How much should you brush a day?
2 times morning and night
Where should you floss?
Between your teeth.
What foods help form cavities?
Sweet and acidic foods
What is underneath the teeth?
The gums.
What sits on the gums?
How long should you brush?
at least 2 minutes
When should you floss?
At night and in the morning before you brush your teeth.
Are cavities harmful?
Yes, they can cause infection and affect other teeth.
When brushing what motion helps clean underneath your gums?
a circular brushing motion.
What color should your teeth be?
White to slightly yellow.
What does brushing prevent?
Cavities and Gingivitis
What does flossing do for your teeth?
It cleans where your brush cant reach keeping your teeth healthy
What prevents cavities?
Brushing, flossing, and good hygiene
What happens when your gums aren't kept clean?
Gingivitis
What do you use your teeth for?
Eating food.
When brushing how should you brush?
In a circular motion
How do you floss your teeth?
back and forth side to side
What causes cavities?
Not brushing, eating sweets, and not flossing
Why should your brush your gums?
What can happen when you don't take care of your teeth?
Cavities.