FEBUARY IS DENTAL HEALTH MONTH
This goofy craft is easy to make and fun to play with. It has a nice puppet quality. But the best part about this craft is that it will help your students learn about what’s inside a human mouth. You can even use the mouth to demonstrate proper brushing and flossing.
DENTAL HEALTH FACTS – FUN FACTS ABOUT TEETH
- Dentists want you to brush and floss your teeth twice a day.
- You should brush for 2 to 3 minutes each time you brush.
- Be sure to brush and floss around your gum line. One-third of your tooth is under your gums.
- Tooth enamel is the hardest substance on a human body.
- Drinking soda is bad for your teeth. It weakens the enamel. Always rinse your mouth with water after drinking soda.
- No two people have the same set of teeth. Your teeth are as unique as your fingerprints. Your tongue print is unique, too.
- Humans have 32 teeth. Dogs have 42. Cats have 30. Snails can have over 25,000.
- Humans have two sets of teeth in their lifetime. Elephants get six sets of molars.
- Giraffes only have bottom teeth.