Day 117, Gracie-1st Grade Student

Dental Health VisitDr. Bright

Today, we had a visit from Dr. Bright. He is an orthodontist, which is a special kind of dentist. He taught us how to take care of our teeth and some interesting facts.

· Everyone has 2 sets of teeth. By the time you are 14-18 you get rid of all of your baby teeth and get your permanent teeth.

· You need calcium to keep your teeth strong and healthy. You can find calcium in milk and ice cream.

· A toothbrush is called a tooth brush, not a teeth brush, because you are supposed to concentrate on one tooth at a time. The best way to do this is to brush 6 circles on each tooth and then rinse with water at the end. After that you should floss your teeth with dental floss. The whole process should take about 2-3 minutes.

· You should brush your teeth 2 times each day. The best times are when you wake up and when you go to bed. You want to sleep with a clean mouth.

· If you do not take care of your teeth you will get cavities from the acid that plaque gives off. This causes a hole in your tooth and you have to go to the dentist to get it fixed.

· Your molars grind up food for you, so that you are able to swallow it.

· An orthodontist puts braces on your teeth, but only if you actually need them. You can get them when all of your baby teeth fall out.

I liked the visit from Dr. Bright. He taught us a lot about taking care of our teeth. I love taking care of my teeth, going to the dentist and getting good check-ups.