“Brushing Teeth” explained in 4 pictures
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Young children understand that brushing teeth is an important daily habit that cleans the teeth and makes the mouth feel fresh
💬 What is brushing teeth?
Brushing teeth means making your teeth clean. After you eat, tiny bits of dirt stick to your teeth. Brush gently with a toothbrush.
🤔 After eating a meal, how does the inside of your mouth feel?
💬 Let’s get the toothbrush ready
Hold your toothbrush. Just a little toothpaste is enough. A toothbrush goes in your mouth, so use it cleanly.
🤔 Should we use lots of toothpaste? Or just a little?
💬 Let’s brush teeth gently
Place the toothbrush gently on your teeth. Brush the front teeth, the back teeth, and the parts you chew with. Don’t scrub hard. Brush gently.
🤔 Where are your front teeth? Where are your back teeth?
💬 After brushing, your mouth feels fresh
After brushing, rinse your mouth. Wash the toothbrush with water too. When your teeth are clean, your mouth feels fresh.
🤔 After brushing your teeth, how does your mouth feel?