Minds On

Brushing our teeth

As you explore this video, consider these questions:

How many times a day should we brush our teeth? For how long?

Check out this video entitled “Dr. Cheddar: Tooth or Consequences” to learn more about brushing your teeth.

Record your thoughts using any method of your choice.

Action

My shiny teeth and me

Sometimes in the morning a person's breath may not smell very good.

Brushing teeth helps to remove bacteria that builds up overnight.

If teeth are not brushed often, a substance known as tartar will build up on the surface of the teeth. This can become difficult to clean.

Teeth brushing is important to help prevent tooth decay and gum disease.

Tooth decay is damage to a tooth's surface, or enamel. Tooth decay can lead to cavities.

Student Success

Think-Pair-Share

Answer and reflect on the following questions:

  • Why is it so important to brush your teeth?
  • Who helps us take care of our teeth?

Record your thoughts and ideas using a method of your choice. If possible, share your ideas with a partner.

Press ‘Sample Answer’ to see an example of an answer to this question.

The dentist. We need to visit the dentist a few times a year. We take care of our teeth by flossing and brushing. Our dentist helps us by checking our teeth and fixing anything that goes wrong with our teeth.

Keeping your teeth clean

Sugary drinks are not good for teeth. They stick to the surface. Bacteria then breaks down the sugar and makes acid. Acid damages the teeth. Regular teeth brushing should help to prevent any damage to the teeth.

Explore these images for ways to take care of our teeth.

Are these drinks teeth friendly?

Explore the following images of different drinks. Think about if the drink would be a good choice to maintain healthy teeth.

Now that you’ve explored these different drinks, you will decide if each drink is a good choice to maintain healthy teeth. You can say yes or no for each choice.

Record your answers in a method of your choice

Press ‘Check’ to check your work.

cola = no

water = yes

orange juice = no

milk = yes

Pause and Reflect

Pause and reflect

Reflect on your choices and answer the following questions:

  • Do any of the liquids share anything in common?
  • Why do you think some drinks are better for you than others?

Record your thoughts and ideas using a method of your choice.

Consolidation

Brush those teeth!

Show what you have learned about:

  • brushing your teeth
  • going to the dentist
  • tooth decay

Complete the Brushing Teeth Chart in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document. If you would like, you can use speech-to-text or audio recording tools to record your thoughts. If possible, share your thoughts with a partner.

Brushing Teeth Chart
Brushing Your Teeth Going to the Dentist Tooth Decay

Press the ‘Activity’ button to access the Brushing Teeth Chart

Activity (Open PDF in a new window)

Reflection

How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity? Which of the next four sentences best matches how you are feeling about your learning? Press the button that is beside this sentence.

I feel...

Now, record your ideas about your feelings using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.