Question

217. A student found that bad odours were coming out of his younger brother’s mouth. He advised his younger brother not to eat sweet-tasting foods and chocolates. He also told him to brush his teeth two times everyday, in the morning and at night after dinner using fluoride toothpaste.

(d) What values did the student display by telling his brother not to eat sweet- tasting foods and to brush his teeth twice everyday using a fluoride toothpaste?

Answer 1

• It displays that it is important to brush your teeth twice every day and floss to prevent gum disease.
• Refusal to brush one's teeth for several days can lead to gum disease.
• Brushing ensures the removal of plaque, which is the primary cause of tooth decay and gum disease.
• It also restricts the build-up of any plaque formation.