KidsHealth

1Mouth and Teeth
Our mouth and teeth play an important role in our daily lives. Here's a course on the basics - including common problems of the mouth and teeth.

2La boca y los dientes
La sonrisa, formada por la boca ante una orden del cerebro, a menudo es lo primero que la gente nota cuando nos mira. Es la expresión facial que más atrae a otros. Con la ayuda de los dientes, que brindan el sostén estructural para los músculos faciales, la boca también participa cuando fruncimos el ceño y al manifestar muchas otras expresiones faciales.

3Diseases & Conditions
From asthma to ulcers, this section is loaded with articles about diseases and conditions that can affect teens. Look here for health information and resources for yourself or someone you care about.

4Flash Interactive: Body Basics: Mouth and Teeth
Did you know that your mouth is the first step in the body's digestive process? Or that the mouth and teeth are essential for speech? Learn about the many roles your mouth and teeth play.

5Flash Interactive: Body Basics: Mouth and Teeth
Did you know that your mouth is the first step in the body's digestive process? Or that the mouth and teeth are essential for speech? Learn about the many roles your mouth and teeth play.

6First Aid & Safety Center
Boo-boos, bug bites, and broken bones - oh my! Here's your one-stop shop for everything you need to know about how to keep kids safe.

7Teacher's Guide: Mouth and Teeth (Grades 6 to 8)
The mouth and teeth do a lot for us each day without us even realizing it - everything from helping us eat to helping us speak. The following discussion questions and activities will help your students learn more about the mouth and teeth, what they do for us, and how to take care of them.

8Teacher's Guide: Mouth and Teeth (PreK to Grade 2)
Teeth are those enamel-coated wonders that help us chew, talk, and smile! Unfortunately, many of your students might not know how to care for their pearly whites properly. The following discussion questions and activities will help your students learn more about teeth and the mouth as well as gain insight into the importance of dental health.

9Taking Care of Your Teeth
The healthier your teeth are, the happier you look. That's why it's important to take great care of your teeth by brushing, flossing, and visiting the dentist. Learn more.

10Going to the Orthodontist
An orthodontist prevents and treats mouth, teeth, and jaw problems using braces, retainers, and other devices.