Brushing teeth
I can describe why it is important for humans to look after their teeth.
Brushing teeth
I can describe why it is important for humans to look after their teeth.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Personal hygiene is the way we care for our bodies including brushing our teeth.
- Plaque is a sticky substance made up mostly of the germs that cause tooth decay.
- Avoiding sugary food and visiting the dentist regularly helps to keep teeth healthy.
- To have healthy teeth and gums, we should brush our teeth twice a day.
Keywords
Hygiene - Hygiene means keeping yourself and where you live clean and free from germs.
Teeth - Teeth are used to break down food before it is swallowed.
Plaque - Plaque is a sticky substance that forms a coating on your teeth and gums.
Gums - The gums are the part of the mouth in which our teeth are fixed.
Decay - Living things decay when they die, meaning they gradually break down and rot away.
Common misconception
The idea of health only relates to physical health, in particular ‘fitness’.
Explanation that there are different ways of staying healthy and the importance of teeth brushing.
Equipment
Plates, shoe polish, brushes, mirrors and children's own toothbrushes and toothpaste from home.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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