Dentist: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Your teeth are the hardest part of your body. Tooth enamel is even harder than bone!
Through history
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Long ago
People long ago cleaned their teeth with twigs, sticks, and even cloth. Brushing with a toothbrush came later.
Tools of the trade
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Mouth mirror
A small mirror on a handle. The dentist uses it to see the back of your teeth and find tiny holes.
A day in the job
- Morning check-upThe dentist greets patients with a smile, then sits them in the big chair and looks at their teeth with a bright light.
Words to know
- Cavity
- A tiny hole in a tooth. Dentists find cavities and fill them with a hard patch to keep the tooth strong.
Quiz time
Brushing your teeth with a little toothpaste, twice a day, helps keep teeth strong.
Eating sweets is the only thing that can give you a cavity.