Explains the structure of teeth pointing out why they decay and the need for proper care. Dave is not fussy about his teeth and visits the dentist only when he has recurring toothache. The dentist explains the function of the different types of teeth in the mouth, the structure of a tooth and the ways in which decay begins and spreads. The film concludes by stressing the importance of eating proper foods, brushing the teeth regularly and consulting a dentist frequently.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
010679
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Dental care
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Dental health education
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Dentistry
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Health
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Nutrition and dental health
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Teeth - Care and hygiene
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)