Why Kids Should Brush Their Teeth? See This Experiment

Not all children enjoy brushing their teeth. This simple experiment shows kids why they need to brush their teeth daily.

Simple Experiment to Show Kids Why They Need to Brush Their Teeth

It isn't easy to show kids why they need to brush their teeth because, at their age, they don't care about it. Save your time explaining by doing this experiment from Good Housekeeping with them.

Materials

• 4 glasses
• 4 eggs
• Soda
• Juice
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Sticky noted

Steps

1. Write on sticky noted - Soda 1, Soda 2, Juice 1, and Juice 2.

2. Fill two glasses halfway with soda and attach the notes Soda 1 and Soda 2.

3. Fill two glasses halfway with juice and attach the notes Juice 1 and Juice 2.

3. Cover two eggs with thick toothpaste.

4. Submerge one toothpaste-covered egg in Soda 1 and the other one in the glass labeled Juice 1.

5. Submerge the remaining two eggs in Soda 2 and Juice 2 labeled glasses.

6. Wash and dry your hands and leave the glasses for 12 hours.

7. Remove the eggs from the glasses and rinse them in cool water. Pat them dry with a towel.

8. Compare the eggs' color and write your observation.

Results

The eggshells represent the enamel or the outer coating on the teeth. Toothpaste cleans the teeth and prevents stains.

Dark-colored liquids like cola, coffee, or tea leave teeth stained. Eggs without toothpaste turned brown and discolored, while the eggs covered in toothpaste were protected from discoloration.

The experiment shows that toothpaste protects pearly whites from decay. Additionally, eggs without toothpaste were soft to the touch when submerged in acidic lemon juice.

However, eggs with toothpaste were strong. Acidic drinks can wear away tooth enamel, and toothpaste mixed with saliva create a protective coating around the tooth enamel to keep your teeth strong and cavity-free.

How to Brush Teeth Properly

At this point, kids are probably already convinced that they need to brush their teeth. To do so properly, follow the following steps suggested by Healthline.

1. Lubricate the brush with water and put a pea-size toothpaste on the head of the toothbrush.

2. Insert the toothbrush into the mouth at about a 45-degree angle to the gums. Use gentle, short circular strokes to brush the front teeth.

3. Brush the outside surfaces of the teeth and make sure the black molars and upper areas of the chewing surfaces are reached

4. Flip the toothbrush upside down to get inside the surface of the top front teeth. Flip it back around to get inside the surface of the bottom front teeth.

5. Brush the tongue to get rid of the bacteria buildup or plaque that stuck while brushing.

6. Spit out the remnants of toothpaste, saliva, and water into the sink. Rinse your mouth with cold water.

The toothbrush should be replaced every three to four months. When the toothbrush is overused, the bristles may be frayed, and brushing will not be as effective.

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