Teeth
Teeth
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Taking good care of your teeth is important. The Mouth Power web site has all the information you need to have a healthy smile! Explore the laboratory where you can watch an animation of growing teeth, see which foods are healthy for your teeth, and decide on a teeth cleaning routine. Learn what tobacco and cigarettes can do to teeth. The Dental Time Warp compares the dentist offices of today to those of the past 125 years.
http://www.colgate.com/app/BrightSmilesBrightFutures/US/EN/Kids/HomePage.cvsp
This web site has information for students in kindergarten through grade two. Come pick your age group and find some fun activities that will teach you about teeth. Here you will learn the importance of keeping your teeth clean, how to brush well, and the importance of removing plaque. What causes cavities? If you have Real Player or Windows Media Player you can watch a video clip on how to brush and floss - fun
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/7_8/teeth_eating_fs.shtml
Without teeth, we might have some trouble eating! This online activity from the BBC Schools web site teaches about teeth and why they are needed. Your job is to match the set of teeth to the right owner by dragging them with your computer mouse. You can use the magnifying glass to look closer at the teeth of an omnivore, a herbivore and a carnivore. Take a quiz about teeth to see what you know about them! Click on the speaker icon to have the questions and answers read to you.
http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/teeth.html
Discover the truth about teeth in this informative article by KidsHealth. One of the exciting activities of childhood is losing your teeth, and getting new ones. Did you know that your teeth are not only important for eating, but for talking too? Collect data on when babies first get teeth, when kids lose teeth, and how many teeth kids and adults have. Understand the difference between primary and permanent teeth, take a tour of tooth parts and tooth types, and learn about basic tooth care. Great site.
This is a web site for kids of all ages about how to keep your teeth healthy. There are several sections in which to find information.Teeth and Gums discuss topics such as tooth growth and development, the different types of teeth we have (and what they do), and the parts of the tooth. The Prevention section contains information on how flouride works, basic rules for brushing and flossing, and dental X-rays. There are also sections on cavaties, braces, and experiments and activities, as well as a teacher's guide.