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Stay Away Tooth Decay Lesson PlanStay Away Tooth Decay Lesson Plan
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Stay Away Tooth Decay

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Students discuss what is meant by good dental hygiene. They identify food and drinks that are good and bad for their teeth. They use an egg to represent their teeth and place it in a dark liquid overnight. They predict what will happen to the egg. They also practice brushing the egg as they would their teeth.

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teeth

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Health, teeth, health

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