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00:07Mmm! Yum! This cookie is so delicious.
00:11Do you want a bite?
00:13A bite? I want the whole cookie.
00:18Ha ha! Here you go my little tiger.
00:24Ouch! My tooth hurts.
00:27I can't chew it properly, Tia.
00:30Oh no, Tia.
00:32Oh Tofu, I think you might have a cavity.
00:36Let's take you to the dentist.
00:38No, Tia. I don't want to go to the dentist.
00:42I remember when I was smaller, the dentist took off my tooth.
00:48Ha ha! Tofu, you had a hanging milk tooth back then.
00:53And you didn't let any of us touch it.
00:56So we had to take you to the dentist.
00:59What are milk teeth?
01:01And cavity.
01:03What is that?
01:05Milk teeth are temporary.
01:07They fall off and get replaced by stronger teeth as you grow up.
01:13Come on, let's go to the dentist and I will explain more to you.
01:17Hmm.
01:19Okay, if you say so.
01:21Come on Tofu, don't be afraid.
01:23It's important to take care of your oral health just like the rest of your body.
01:29The Importance of Dental Hygiene
01:39Hello Miss.
01:41My name is Tia and this is Tofu.
01:45We need an appointment.
01:47Hello dear.
01:49Here's your ticket.
01:51You are fifth in line.
01:53Please be seated in the waiting area till your number is displayed on the screen right here.
01:59Very well.
02:02Come on Tofu.
02:03Let's go to the waiting lounge.
02:05Tia, I feel so nervous.
02:09Just breathe Tofu.
02:11You will be perfectly all right.
02:15Oh look.
02:16There's a tooth model.
02:18Let me explain you the structure of a tooth.
02:22Whoa, that's an enormous tooth.
02:27Indeed it is.
02:29Now look.
02:30The hard outer layer is called an enamel.
02:35It is mostly made up of minerals.
02:38And oh, a fun fact.
02:41Enamel is the strongest thing in your whole body.
02:45Stronger than our bones also?
02:48Yes Tofu, the enamel is stronger than our bones.
02:53But unlike the bones in our body,
02:55a tooth can't heal itself up if it's broken.
02:59Wow.
03:00And here.
03:02The layer just under the enamel is called a dentin.
03:07But dentin is not as hard as enamel.
03:10It's a little softer.
03:12Oh look.
03:13There's one more layer in there too.
03:16Correct.
03:17And look.
03:18The innermost layer is called the pulp.
03:22It consists of blood vessels and nerves.
03:26But keep in mind,
03:28the pulp is the most sensitive area of a tooth.
03:32You need to take good care of your teeth to protect the pulp.
03:36Oh, I see.
03:38But how can we do that?
03:41You're up next.
03:43Tia and Tofu, come on in.
03:45Oh, let's go.
03:47You can ask the rest of the questions to the doctor.
03:51I'm so nervous.
03:54Cheer up brave boy.
03:56Hello doctor.
03:58Hello kids.
03:59Come, have a seat.
04:01Doctor, how can we protect the pulp inside our teeth?
04:06Tia just taught me about tooth structure and I want to know more.
04:12Haha.
04:13Oh dear.
04:14To protect the pulp inside, you need to brush your teeth twice a day and floss it regularly.
04:22The food that you eat throughout the day can get stuck in between your teeth and damage them if not cleaned regularly.
04:31Just like you get bacteria when you don't wash your hands regularly.
04:37You can get bacteria on your teeth too.
04:40Bacteria?
04:41What's that?
04:43Bacteria are very small particles that can't be seen by the naked eyes.
04:49When the food gets stuck to your teeth for too long, little bacteria monsters gather and feed on the stuck food.
04:59Eww.
05:00That's so gross.
05:02Haha.
05:03Don't worry.
05:04You can clean the bacteria out by brushing your teeth regularly twice a day.
05:10Come on now.
05:11Let's examine your teeth.
05:13Tell me.
05:15Where does it hurt?
05:17Right here.
05:19Oh boy.
05:20There's a cavity right there.
05:23What's a cavity?
05:25Well, the bacteria that I told you about feed on the stuck food particles, especially on sugars and starches like cookies, chips, candies, etc.
05:39Cavities are caused by bacteria.
05:42Once these tiny particles of bacteria eat up the stuck food, they release acids that can really harm your teeth.
05:52These acids can cause holes.
05:55The holes are what cavities are.
05:58That is why it is so important to brush your teeth regularly.
06:03It cleans away the bad bacteria and hence there would be no cavities or damage done to the teeth.
06:10Ah.
06:11I get it now.
06:13I will brush my teeth twice every day.
06:16And I will floss them regularly too.
06:19And what else?
06:21Hmm.
06:22Oh yes.
06:23And I will avoid eating too much sugary and starchy foods.
06:28Oh, you're a smart little boy.
06:31Come on now.
06:32Open your mouth.
06:33Let's get rid of that cavity.
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