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It describes plaque as a sticky film that can form hard deposits under the gum line, leading to tooth decay and gum disease. The text provides practical routines: eat a healthy diet, drink water, rinse after meals, brush with a baking soda-sea salt-coconut oil paste, and seek dental care when pain occurs. It also emphasizes avoiding sugary foods, alcohol, smoking, and staining habits.","Healthy Teeth  \nEnglish Health  \nHealthy Teeth  \nBy: Marlene Custer  \nIllustrations: International Illustrations: Art of Reading 3.0  \nEnglish  \nCopyright © 2016, Marlene Custer  \n[http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  \nYou are free to make commercial use of this work. You may adapt and add to this work. You must keep the copyright and credits for authors , illustrators , etc.  \nArt of Reading illustrations are cc by-nd.  \nAn adult has 32 teeth. Teeth are not all the same. Some are for biting. Some are for tearing. And some are for chewing food.  \nAn adult has only one set of teeth. Taking care of our teeth is very important. Though teeth are extremely hard, without good care, they will rot or decay. Once a tooth is lost , it is gone forever.  \nWhy is it so important to take good care of our teeth? First , our teeth are needed for chewing food. Chewing our food well before swallowing helps with digestion. We feel much better if our food digests well.  \nOur teeth help us talk. It is hard to speak clearly if you do not have all of your teeth.  \nTeeth are also necessary for looking good. Nothing improves your smile like clean , healthy teeth!  \nThe main enemy of our teeth is plaque. Plaque is a sticky film that sticks to the teeth, especially after eating something sticky or sugary.  \nPlaque causes a hard substance to form on our teeth. It often goes below the gum line and is very difficult to get off. It leads to tooth decay and gum disease.  \nSo how can we keep our teeth healthy and free of plaque?  \nFirst, we need to be sure to eat a healthy diet—leafy greens , eggs , fish, and crunchy vegetables and fruits. Carrots , pears , and apples are very good choices. Cheese is good for our teeth, too , if it is available.  \nDrink plenty of water , and rinse your teeth following a meal or snack.  \nBrushing is important for having a clean mouth and strong teeth. Always use clean water. Make a paste of baking soda, sea salt , and a little coconut oil. Brush mixture onto teeth, making sure the bristles reach behind and between the teeth. After brushing several minutes , swish clean water in your mouth for several seconds , then spit it out.  \nIf you do not have a toothbrush, one can be made from a small stick. Fray or chew one end , and sharpen the other end for picking food out of your teeth.  \nIf you are feeling tooth pain , swish your mouth with sage or peppermint oil. 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