Grade 2 · Science · Lesson 31

Teeth and Dental Care

Your teeth do much more than help you smile! They are essential tools for chewing food, helping you speak clearly, and shaping your face. You only get two sets of teeth in your life — baby teeth and adult teeth — so learning to care for them well now will pay off for decades.

What this lesson teaches

1Name the four types of teeth and the job of each one
2Explain how plaque and acid cause cavities
3Put the seven teeth-brushing steps in the correct order

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