Brushing up on Dental Health

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important for everyone to practice good dental hygiene.

But that education starts early on.

Reporter Amber Schatz sits in with 2nd graders, brushing up on their dental health.

"I see some of you have lost some teeth." They're at a good age to brush up on dental hygiene

(Elizabeth Goodhart/2nd grade) "Fruits and vegetables are good, skittles and candy are bad." From what they put in their mouth... To their daily routine... Dental team members from Ideal Image Dentistry are teaching around 300 students this month what they can do for their teeth

(Nora Griffin/Dental Hygienist) 50:02 "They do some of brushing and flossing, they know what it is, whether they do the right technique I'm not sure, and we go over the technique." Dental hygienists want these students to get into the habit of practicing good oral hygiene..

And they're fighting plaque and cavities through education students might not be getting otherwise

"We do ask the question, how many teeth they have in their mouth, that's very surprising, it can be anywhere from 20 to 100 I think somebody said yesterday." Most second graders have seen a dentist before... but many still need reminders for the whole family on what's okay to eat all the time... or just some of the time

"Sometimes are the snacks that are probably sticky, stick to your teeth, stick to the grooves, pits in your teeth, and if you're not brushing or flossing them out regularly, or even right after you eat, they sit there for a long time and that's what causes decay." Knowledge they hope will stick

"Brush twice a day, floss once a day, rinse once a day, eat good snacks." (Elizabeth Goodhart/2nd grade) "Brush your teeth twice a day, floss at least once." And leave kids' teeth smiling bright... Amber Schatz, KX News...>
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Elizabeth Goodhart/2nd grade) "Fruits and vegetables are good, skittles and candy are bad." From what they put in their mouth... --so true! Although, well we could be tempted to eat 'em, but it's important to remember this one, not just for kids but for adults alike
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After all palatable dishes, sweet candies and chocolates served on you, you shouldn't forget your responsibility to your oral hygiene and the art of brushing.
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