Save those teeth

Emphasises the importance of proper cleansing and care of teeth and illustrates how teeth are affected by excessive use of refined sugar. Identifies the kind of bacteria that change sugar to acid in the mouth. Demonstrates the use of sodium fluoride solution in the prevention of tooth decay and prescribes specific rules to be followed in the care of teeth.

Credits

production company

Encyclopaedia Britannica Films

Duration

00:10:45:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1949

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

28202

Language

English

Subject categories

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Dental care

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Dental health education

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Nutrition and dental health

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Teeth - Care and hygiene

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Black and White

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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United States, 1949

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