Brushing Your Teeth
Age 9 · Daily Life
Every morning and night, you brush your teeth for about two minutes. Tilting the brush toward your gums helps clean the front and back of every tooth.
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Age 9: open this week
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- Bristles tilted against the gumline, cleaning the front and back of every tooth
- A pea-sized dab of toothpaste on the brush
- A two-minute timer for a full, careful brushing
Examples
- Brushing your teeth right after breakfast before heading to school
- Brushing again just before climbing into bed at night
Key takeaways
- Brushing twice a day, morning and night, keeps teeth healthy
- A gentle tilt toward the gums cleans the spot where teeth and gums meet
Quiz: Brushing Your Teeth (Age 9)
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How many times a day should you brush your teeth?
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Why should you tilt your toothbrush toward your gums?
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About how long should you spend brushing your teeth?
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