A couple employees from 

Dr. Stroud's dental office came to school today to talk to us about good dental health!

First, they taught us about the parts of the tooth and why each part is important to take care of.  They taught us how to gently brush our teeth, gums, and tongue using circular motions.

Next they taught us about flossing.  Joseph, Will, and Haley were giant teeth and Ms. Kelly used a jumprope as floss!  

It was a great way to model proper flossing! 

Then they did a science experiment!  They made toothpaste for an elephant!!

Finally they talked about healthy and not-so-healthy food choices for our teeth!

Candy is full of sugar, so they told us to brush right after we eat it!

Fruits and vegetables like apples and carrots are great choices!

Soda is not a good choice for our teeth, so we need to brush right away after drinking it!  Water is our best choice!

The kids really enjoyed the presentation so be sure and ask your child about it!