Tooth Brushing

This term for our Health & Wellbeing topic we have been learning about good hygeine. Last week we had a visit from the oral health visitor. She talked to us about how important it is to look after our teeth. We learned that we should brush our teeth at least twice a day for two minutes each time. We practised brushing the teeth of some stuffed toys to make sure we knew how to do it properly.

Then we talked about the types of foods and drinks we should try to have and the ones that have too much sugar in them.  Fizzy juice, chocoalte and other sugary snacks can damage our teeth so we should try to have these only on special occasions.

We then drew some pictures of 'big cheesy grins' which Claire took away with her to put up on the walls in the dentist's surgery at Kings Street. When she left we all got some toothbrushes, toothpaste and a timer to take home with us.  We promised we would keep looking after our teeth and going to the dentist for regular check ups too.