This understanding will help them become interested in giving the mouth the daily care it needs for good health. Healthy mouths look and feel different from mouths that are not in good health. Healthy teeth are a shade of white, shiny, and strong. Healthy gums are pink or brownish, depending upon race.
Healthy tongues are pink or red.
If available, distribute non breakable mirrors to each child. B. Emphasize to the children that the mouth helps us do many things. Instruct the children to look inside their mouth. If possible, distribute mirrors for the children to use. If mirrors are not available, have the children look in each others' mouth.