Sweet preferences develop early. Pop consumption has been linked to diabetes, obesity and osteoporosis. Discuss ways to reduce the risk of tooth decay. Even though there are nutrients in juice, it has a high sugar content. The purpose of this activity is to help students understand the importance and necessity of orthodontic treatment.
Materials needed include study model casts or pictures of the three classes of occlusion.
Explain to the students the importance of orthodontic work, how to properly clean teeth that have braces, and the kinds of conditions that can be corrected with braces. Have students brainstorm about the advantages and disadvantages of wearing braces. Also discuss the many types of braces that are available today. The purpose of this activity is to help students identify the effects tobacco use has on oral health. Materials needed include pictures of oral cancer and pictures of teeth stained by tobacco products.