Question

Nishant is a lazy boy. He doesn't like to brush his teeth instead he rinses his mouth with water. His mother makes sure that he brushes his teeth twice a day.
Answer the following questions based on the above situation:
(i) Why does Nishant's mother insist on brushing teeth twice a day?
(ii) How is a toothpaste better than just water, for cleaning teeth?
(iii) What values are promoted by Nishant's mother?

Answer 1

(i) We should brush our teeth twice a day as bacteria present in the mouth, produce acids by degradation of sugar and food particles remaining in the mouth after eating.
(ii) The best way to prevent this is to clean the mouth using toothpastes which are generally basic. These can neutralize the excess acid and prevent tooth decay.
(iii) Awareness, caring, health consciousness.