Save Those Teeth
Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
16:00:15 Young boy, Dan, in dentist’s chair after having a cavity filled. “Boy it sure feels good to get that out of my mouth”, rinses mouth. “It wasn’t bad, was it?” “Not as bad as I thought it would be.” Dentist shows him x-rays & explains.
16:00:54 CU pointing to decay spots on teeth; gives tips on dental care. “Of course you have to take proper care...”
16:01:06 MCU Dentist demonstrates how to brush teeth using model of mouth; “It’s easy, it just takes practice...”; gives Dan a toothbrush. “Thanks a lot.” Dan practices brushing as dentist watch. “Brushing alone won’t stop decay...” talks about food. Lecture re sugar “..from foods you eat & things you drink....”
16:04:53 “Dan, I’m going to tell you some things I think your mother ought to hear”. Nurse gets Dan’s mother & dentist explains how sugar rots teeth by changing to acid by bacteria in mouth.
16:06:16 CU dentist taking bacteria from Dan’s mouth & puts on slide for stain. Dan’s mother asks about flouride. “We use a fluoride solution...” Demonstration of fluoride treatment on model of mouth.
16:08:33 Dentist shows Dan & mother bacteria under microscope. “Are there a lot of them in my mouth?”
16:09:45 “There are a lot of snacks you can eat w/o hurting your teeth - like popcorn, nuts, meat sandwiches and cheese”. They leave office.
Healthcare / Health; Stilted / Saccarin Dialogue; 1949; 1940s;
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Save Those Teeth Encyclopaedia Britannica Films 16:00:15 Young boy, Dan, in dentist’s chair after having a cavity filled. “Boy it sure feels good to get that out of my mouth”, rinses mouth. “It wasn’t bad, was it?” “Not as bad as I thought it would be.” Dentist shows him x-rays & explains. 16:00:54 CU pointing to decay spots on teeth; gives tips on dental care. “Of course you have to take proper care...” 16:01:06 MCU Dentist demonstrates how to brush teeth using model of mouth; “It’s easy, it just takes practice...”; gives Dan a toothbrush. “Thanks a lot.” Dan practices brushing as dentist watch. “Brushing alone won’t stop decay...” talks about food. Lecture re sugar “..from foods you eat & things you drink....” 16:04:53 “Dan, I’m going to tell you some things I think your mother ought to hear”. Nurse gets Dan’s mother & dentist explains how sugar rots teeth by changing to acid by bacteria in mouth. 16:06:16 CU dentist taking bacteria from Dan’s mouth & puts on slide for stain. Dan’s mother asks about flouride. “We use a fluoride solution...” Demonstration of fluoride treatment on model of mouth. 16:08:33 Dentist shows Dan & mother bacteria under microscope. “Are there a lot of them in my mouth?” 16:09:45 “There are a lot of snacks you can eat w/o hurting your teeth - like popcorn, nuts, meat sandwiches and cheese”. They leave office. Healthcare / Health; Stilted / Saccarin Dialogue; 1949; 1940s;