Hello, young learners! Welcome back to Primary 1 Pre-Vocational Studies. In our previous lesson, we learned about Care of The Hand and Feet. Today, we’re going to learn about the Care of the Mouth, Teeth, and Tongue.
Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
- List the functions of the Mouth, Teeth, and Tongue.
- List 2 reasons for cleaning the Mouth, Teeth, and Tongue.
Care of the Mouth, Teeth, and Tongue
The mouth is a very important part of our body. It helps us eat, speak, and taste food. Our teeth help us bite, chew, and grind food. The tongue assists in tasting food and helps with speech.
Functions of the Mouth, Teeth, and Tongue
- Mouth: The mouth is the opening through which we take in food. It also helps us to speak and make sounds.
- Teeth: Teeth are hard, bony structures that are used for biting, chewing, and grinding food. There are different types of teeth, each with a specific function.
- Tongue: The tongue is a muscular organ that helps us taste food, swallow, and speak. It is covered in taste buds, which detect different flavors.
Reasons for Cleaning our Mouth, Teeth, and Tongue
It is important to clean our mouth, teeth, and tongue regularly for several reasons:
- To prevent tooth decay: Food particles and bacteria can build up on our teeth, leading to tooth decay. Brushing and flossing help to remove these particles and prevent decay.
- To prevent gum disease: Gum disease is an infection of the gums that can cause them to become red, swollen, and tender. It can also lead to tooth loss. Brushing and flossing help to prevent gum disease.
- To maintain fresh breath: Bacteria in the mouth can cause bad breath. Brushing and flossing help to remove these bacteria and keep our breath fresh.
Evaluation Questions
Now that you’ve learned about the care of the mouth, teeth, and tongue, let’s see if you can answer these questions:
- What are the functions of the mouth?
- How do teeth help us?
- Why is it important to clean our mouth, teeth, and tongue?
- What are some ways to keep our mouth, teeth, and tongue clean?
- What happens if we don’t clean our mouth, teeth, and tongue?
Conclusion
We learned that the mouth, teeth, and tongue are important parts of our body and that we need to take care of them. By brushing and flossing our teeth regularly, we can prevent tooth decay and gum disease and maintain fresh breath. Don’t forget to check the comments section if you have any questions, and use the navigation to move to the next lesson. See you in the next lesson!
