Oral Health Educational Resources: Science Experiments
Science Experiments at Home and in the Classroom
Place chicken bones in white vinegar overnight and watch them turn soft and brittle—like teeth when weakened by too much sugar and acids.
Drop an egg into a glass of cola overnight and see how the once-white shell turns brown. Just like an eggshell, tooth enamel can also absorb stains from dark-colored foods and drinks. That’s another reason why brushing and regular cleanings help keep smiles bright and healthy.
This is a kid favorite because things get a bit messy when they try to remove sticky peanut butter from a gloved hand—and that’s why flossing is so important.
A fluoride gel or solution applied to a hardboiled egg will protect the shell from decay caused by soda pop, just like fluoride strengthens tooth enamel against cavities.
Teach critical thinking and a bit of math with this comparison of cavity-causing sugar contained in sodas, energy drinks and juices.
More Educational Oral Health Resources
- Children’s Books and Magazines
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- Arts and Crafts
- Science Experiments
- Quizzes and Challenges
- Girl Scouts
- History of Oral Health
- All About the Tooth Fairy
- Nutrition and Healthy Eating
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