Healthy Gums for Healthy Teeth

What is the function of our teeth?

• to help us bite our food

• to have a beautiful smile

• to help us chew our food

• to bite our friends

What is the function of our gums?

• to bite our food

• to support our teeth

• to chew our food

• to have a beautiful smile

What happens if you have gum diseases?

• our gum will be in pink color

• the teeth will become loose

• the teeth eventually will fall out

• the gums become swollen and red

A sticky substance called __________ will form on our teeth.

• tar

• glue

• plaque

• bacteria

You should at least __________ your mouth after every meal.

• rinse

• brush

• drink

• clean

Tooth __________ results when acid attacks our teeth.

• loose

• fall

• decay

• less

Use a piece of __________ to remove food particles stuck between your teeth.

• string

• dental floss

• tablet

• toothbrush

Use a disclosing __________ to see whether you have plaque on your teeth.

• string

• dental floss

• tablet

• toothbrush

You need to eat food that contain __________ to keep your gums healthy.

• Carbohydrate

• protein

• vitamin C

• minerals

You should go to dentist every __________.

• once a week

• once a month

• every two months

• every six months