Teeth

Young children understand that teeth are inside the mouth, are used to chew food, and should be cared for by brushing every day

2026年7月10日 · こども図鑑
2026年7月10日 · こども図鑑
Teeth are inside your mouth.
White teeth are lined up on the top and on the bottom.
Teeth are a hard and important part of your body.

💬 Teeth are inside your mouth

Teeth are inside your mouth. White teeth are lined up on the top and on the bottom. Teeth are a hard and important part of your body.

🤔 When you look in the mirror, where are your teeth lined up?

You use your teeth when you chew food.
Even big pieces of food become smaller when you chew them.
When you chew well, it becomes easier to swallow.

💬 You chew food with your teeth

You use your teeth when you chew food. Even big pieces of food become smaller when you chew them. When you chew well, it becomes easier to swallow.

🤔 When you eat a meal, what job do your teeth do?

The front teeth and the back teeth have slightly different shapes.
The front teeth are used when you bite into food.
The back teeth are used when you chew food well.

💬 Teeth have different shapes

The front teeth and the back teeth have slightly different shapes. The front teeth are used when you bite into food. The back teeth are used when you chew food well.

🤔 How do the front teeth and back teeth look different in shape?

After eating, tiny bits of dirt can sometimes stick to your teeth.
Brush gently with a toothbrush.
If you brush every day, you can keep your teeth clean.

💬 Let's clean our teeth by brushing

After eating, tiny bits of dirt can sometimes stick to your teeth. Brush gently with a toothbrush. If you brush every day, you can keep your teeth clean.

🤔 When is a good time to brush your teeth?