Kids Vids LESSON PLAN Health and/or Science Dental Hygiene for
Kids With Sir Flossmore 1. To teach that proper dental hygiene
will help prevent tooth decay and gum disease. 2. To promote
healthy eating habits which lead to healthy teeth. 3. Learn what
plaque and gum disease are and how they affect teeth. 4. Define
the different kinds of teeth and what they do. For this lesson
you will need: Crayons or colored markers, drawing paper. Heavy
red or pink construction paper, scissors and glue. 1. Play the
Dental Hygiene for Kids With Sir Flossmore Video for your class.
2. After watching the video discuss with your class the
important points they have learned about oral Hygiene: What are
Cavities? Dental cavities, is a disease of the teeth resulting
in damage to tooth structure. The disease can lead to pain,
tooth loss and infections. What is plaque? Your teeth are
covered with a sticky film of bacteria called plaque. Following
a meal or snack, the bacterial release acids that attack tooth
enamel. Repeated attacks