According to the video, what are the three main parts of your mouth that you need to brush every day?

You need to brush your teeth, gums, and tongue.

Why is flossing important for dental hygiene, according to the video?

Flossing is important because it cleans the spaces between your teeth that your toothbrush cannot reach, removing germs like Mo Caries.

You should brush your teeth for two minutes, twice a day - once in the morning and once at night.

Grade 6th Grade · Health · 30 min

I can describe the proper way to brush and floss my teeth.

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Brushing and Flossing

3 key concepts

1
To keep your teeth and gums healthy, it is important to brush your teeth two times a day for two minutes each time.
2
When brushing, you should brush your teeth, gums, and tongue to remove germs like Moe Caries.
3
Flossing helps remove germs from between your teeth, in places where a toothbrush cannot reach.

3 questions · Short answer

Quick comprehension check

“Describe the proper way to brush your teeth, including how often and for how long you should brush, and what parts of your mouth you should brush.”

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