Kids – Color In the Rest of this Page! See page 2 for details.

Kids – Color In the Rest of this Page!
See page 2 for details.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page 3: Things to Know About Your Teeth
Parts of a Tooth
Healthy Teeth
Two Sets of Teeth
Activities
INTRODUCTION
Thanks to the generosity of Palm Beach
Pediatric Dentistry, Sun-Sentinel NIE is
offering "A Visit to the Dentist." This student
booklet has been created to help K-5
students learn all about their teeth and how
to take care of them. It also helps introduce
students to their first dental visit. In
addition, you will find a tooth-care chart so
students can track their dental care habits
daily, as well as interactive activities for
them to do in the classroom. You will also
find the Sunshine State Standards
benchmarks.
KIDS!
If you like, finish coloring the cover. Then
you can bring it to Palm Beach Dentistry
yourself. If you go call ahead first or mail
it to them at: 9250 Glades Rd., Suite 212,
Boca Raton, FL 33434
Answers to questions on page 4:
1. We use toothpaste because it contains
ingredients that help strengthen teeth,
remove stains, polish and whiten teeth, and
freshen our breath.
2. Fluoride is a mineral that helps strengthen
enamel by becoming part of its structure.
The result is called Fluoroapatite, which is
much more resistant to the acid attack of the
cavity-causing bacteria.
3. You should change your toothbrush at
least every 3 to 6 months. Also remember to
change your toothbrush after getting over a
cold.
4. You should go to the dentist for the first
time by your first birthday. If you wait until
your are 2 or 3, you may already have some
cavities.
5. You can use dental floss by yourself
around the age of 8. Before then you may
need a little help from an adult.
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Page 4: Taking Care of Your Teeth
The Best Way to Brush Every Day
Use a Mouth Protector
Other Questions to Answer
Did You Know?
Activities
Page 5:
"I Brush My Teeth Each Day" Tooth-Care Chart
Page 6: Going To the Dentist?
Here are some people you should know about
Here are some things you should know about
Things you might see
Page 7: Toothy Fun
Unscramble the Dental Words
Hidden Dental Words
Advanced Vocabulary Words
CREDITS:
Written and edited by: Lynn Baden, Sun-Sentinel
Graphics and design by: Erin Silver/Austin Humberson, Sun-Sentinel
Photos courtesy of:
Palm Beach Pediatric Dentistry
WEBSITES/ONLINE RESOURCES:
www.pbpdcares.com - Palm Beach Pediatric Dentistry
www.dentists4kids.com - teeth care activities, puzzles and information
www.familiesonlinemagazine.com - child development
www.pgschoolprograms.com - Proctor & Gamble School Programs
www.crest.com - online learning for dental health care
www.ada.org - American Dental Association
www.ada.org/public/games/story.asp - online story, "Visit the Dentist With Marty"
www.abpd.org - American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
www.aapd.org - American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
BOOKS:
Throw Your Tooth on the Roof: Tooth Traditions from Around the World, by Selby B. Beeler
Just Going to the Dentist: Golden Look-Look Book, by Mercer Mayer (Illustrator)
Barney Goes to the Dentist, by Linda Cress Dowdy
The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist, by Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
Going to the Dentist, by Anne Civardi, Michelle Bates, and Stephen Cartwright
Show Me Your Smile!: A Visit to the Dentist, by Christine Ricci and Robert Roper
Caillou at the Dentist, by Johanne Mercier
Things to Know about Your Teeth
Two Sets of Teeth
Parts of a Tooth
Primary or "Baby" Teeth:
Crown
There are three main parts
to each of your teeth:
• Crown - the white part that you
can see. It is above your gums.
• Neck - the area of your tooth
between the crown and the root.
• Root - the part that grows
through your gums into the
bone of your jaw.
Neck
Other Words To Know:
Roots
• Enamel - It is one of the hardest
substances in the body. The crown of your tooth
is protected by a strong material called enamel.
• Gingiva - the soft tissue which covers and
protects the roots of your teeth.
• Dentin - the hard tissue that forms the body
of the tooth.
• Pulp - the center of your teeth; it contains
nerves and blood vessels.
• Cementum - the hard covering of the root.
Incisor
• Baby teeth begin to form before birth.
Cuspid
• Baby teeth usually come through
your gums by 6 - 7 months old.
Bicuspid
• At age 6 or 7 years baby teeth begin
to get loose and fall out.
• Baby teeth are important for early
Molar
chewing, talking, and as spacers
TOP
for permanent teeth.
Permanent Teeth:
People have 32 permanent teeth:
BOTTOM
Molar
Bicuspid
8 Incisors, front teeth that cut food
4 Cuspids, next to incisors,
Cuspid
to help tear food
8 Bicuspids, between your cuspids
Incisor
and molars, to help crush food
12 Molars, in the back of your mouth to help grind food
Activity:
Healthy Teeth
Fill in the blanks to make a journal
about your healthy teeth:
Word Bank:
Toothbrush
Snacks
Dentist
Night
Choose a word from the Word Bank to fill in the blanks:
1. Brush your teeth every morning and every __________.
2. I go to the _________ for regular tooth checkups.
3. I brush my teeth with a child's size _____________.
4. Eat fewer ___________ and more healthy foods.
1. I brush my teeth in the __________
and at _____________.
2. I eat healthy foods that are good for my teeth. I
eat ____________, _____________ and ____________.
Activity:
1. Use two pieces of construction paper. On the top of
one write "Foods That Are GOOD For My Teeth." On
the other write: "Foods That Could HARM My Teeth. “
2. Next, look through the FOOD section of the
Sun-Sentinel for pictures of both kinds of foods.
Cut them out and paste your pictures on the correct
sheet of paper. Label each food you find.
Pre-K-2: LA.A.1.1; LA.A.2.1; SC.F.1.1; LA.B.2.1; HE.A.1.1; HE.B.1; LA.C.3.1; LA.D.2.1
3-5: LA.A.1.2; LA.A.2.2 ; LA.B.2.2; SC.F.1.2; HE.A.1.2; HE.B.1.2; LA.C.3.2; LA.C.2.3
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Taking Care of Your Teeth
The Best Way to Brush Every Day
1. Squeeze out a pea-size bit
of toothpaste onto your
toothbrush.
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2. Count to 30 while you
brush the outside of every
tooth. Move the toothbrush
gently in tiny circles.
3. Count to 30 again,
while you brush the
inside of every tooth
the same way.
4. Count to 30 while
brushing the tops and
bottoms of every tooth.
Activity:
1. Look through the SPORTS section of the Sun-Sentinel. Make a list of
all the sports mentioned. If you were playing any of them would you
wear a mouthguard? Why or why not? Explain your answer.
2. Make a poster advertising dental safety. Your poster should
persuade somebody to wear a mouth guard, or practice sanitation by
changing their toothbrush often, or make regular visits to the dentist,
etc. Share and explain your poster to your classmates.
Did You Know?
5. For a few seconds more,
brush your tongue very
gently to remove bacteria.
Brush from back to front.
• You can tell the difference between alligators and
crocodiles by looking at their mouths. When a croc's
mouth is shut, he has only his upper teeth showing.
Alligators have both upper and lower teeth showing.
6. Spit out toothpaste,
then rinse.
• Elephant tusks are actually long front teeth!
Other Questions to Answer:
1. Why do we use toothpaste?
2. What is fluoride?
3. How often should I change my toothbrush?
4. How old should I be to visit the dentist for the first time?
5. How old should I be to begin using dental floss?
Answers on page 2
Pre-K-2: LA.A.1.1; LA.A.2.1; LA.B.2.1; LA.C.3.1; LA.D.2.1; HE.A.1.1; HE.B.1.1; MA.A.1.1
3-5: LA.A.1.2; LA.A.2.2; LA.B.2.2; LA.C.3.2; LA.C.2.3; HE.A.1.2; HE.B.1.2
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Okay, so you brush your teeth; you eat and drink healthy foods, and
you go to the dentist. What else can you do to protect your pretty
teeth? Wear a mouth protector when you play sports! That way you
protect your teeth from injury if you fall or run into someone. Teeth
are the hardest substance in the human body, but they can be broken
off, fractured, or knocked out.
A mouth protector usually covers the upper teeth. It is made of soft
plastic. It helps protect not only your teeth, but your lips, tongue and
the inside of your cheeks. Talk to your dentist about the right mouth
protector for your sport or activity.
• Great white sharks have 50 razor-sharp teeth.
If they lose one, they just grow another in its place!
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Use a Mouth Protector
• Beavers' four long front teeth are orange in color. These teeth
never stop growing throughout their lives. On average beavers’
teeth allow them to cut down over 200 trees per year!
• Dogs have 42 teeth; cats have 30; pigs have 44; armadillos
have over 100!
Activity:
1. Make a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast human teeth and those
of one of the animals from this article or any animal you choose to
research. Write a paragraph describing your findings.
2. Select an animal and research to discover the role the animal's teeth
play in its ability to survive. Why does the animal use its teeth? Do you
think this makes a difference in the type of teeth and the number of teeth
the animal has? Share your results with your classmates.
KIDS!
When you finish filling out the chart below, cut it out and bring it with you to the
dentist at Palm Beach Pediatric Dentistry. You’ll win special prizes if you do!
(Please call ahead first.)
Compliments of Dentist4Kids.com
info@Dentist4Kids.com
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Going to the Dentist?
Here are some PEOPLE
you should know about:
THINGS you might see:
The dentist checks
her patient’s teeth.
Dental Mirror
The dentist uses a tiny mirror
with a long handle to look at
all of your teeth, one by one.
The Dentist
A dentist is a doctor
who takes care
of peoples' teeth.
A special dentist,
called a pediatric
dentist, takes care
of children's teeth.
Dental Explorer
The dentist uses a small
pointed tool to explore
hard to reach places in
and around each
of your teeth.
The Dental Assistant
A dental assistant is a specially
trained person who helps the
dentist. She will show you the dentist's
office and the special chair you sit in. She
cleans your teeth before the dentist comes
in to check them.
Dental Laser
If the dentist finds any cavities
or holes in your teeth, he or she
will use a laser to clean out the area.
It sounds like a toothbrush that buzzes.
Some dental tools.
Dental Floss
Dental floss is a special string
that you or the dental assistant
use to clean plaque from your
teeth and gums.
Here are some THINGS
you should know about:
The X-Ray Machine
This machine takes a special kind
of picture of your teeth and jaw.
The dentist can look at the pictures
on a computer screen. That way
the dentist can see any problems
with your teeth, bones, or jaw.
An x-ray can even show the
teeth that haven't grown in yet.
The Dentist Chair
Dentist offices have special
chairs for you to sit in during
your check-up. They can be
moved into different positions
to make it easier for the dentist
to see into your mouth.
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A happy patient is
using the dentist's
special "slurpy"
straw to clear out
his mouth after a
check-up and
cleaning.
Getting an x-ray.
Pre-K-2: LA.A.1.1; LA.A.2.1; LA.B.2.1; LA.C.3.1; LA.D.2.1; HE.A.1.1; HE.B.1.1
3-5: LA.A.1.2; LA.A.2.2; LA.B.2.2; LA.C.3.2; LA.C.2.3; HE.A.1.2; HE.B.1.2
Photos courtesy Palm Beach Pediatric Dentistry
Toothy Fun
Unscramble the Dental Words
1. viytac
2. sbpicidu
3. imesl
4. ugalh
5. bgtirh
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6. amrlo
7. rebasc
8. lneadt
9. elhayht
10. grosnt
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Answers: 1.Cavity 2. Bicuspid 3. Smile 4. Laugh 5. Bright 6. Molar 7. Braces 8. Dental 9. Healthy 10. Strong
Hidden Dental Words
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Molar
Cavity
Tooth
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Decay
Grin
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Floss
Mouth
Clean
Brush
Gums
Pulp
X-Ray
ADVANCED VOCABULARY WORDS
Plaque
Enamel
Pre-K–2: LA.A.2.1; LA.B.2.1
3 -5: LA.B.2.2; LA.A.2.2
Bacteria
Dentin
Hygienist
Fluoride
Flossing
Cuspid
Bicuspid
Incisor
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