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[This tape was transferred from a 16mm film original by Colorlab for the National Library of Medicine NOVEMBER 2005 NLM call number 1704]

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[A Public Service Message From The American Dental Association]

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[Narrator:] Smart girl, Mary Sue. She's learned early to brush her teeth the right way at the right time.

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[Mary Sue stands in front of the mirror brushing her teeth.]

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[Narrator:] Brush your teeth immediately after eating. 

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If brushing is impossible, rinse the mouth with water.

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[Mary Sue finds a water fountain to rinse her mouth out.]

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[Narrator:] Brush the upper teeth downward, the lower teeth upward.

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For healthier teeth, a prettier smile, learn to brush your teeth correctly.

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[Mary Sue brushes her teeth happily in the mirror and smiles.]

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[A Public Service Message From The American Dental Association]

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[Narrator:] Good food for good health. But for good dental health, what not to eat is also important.

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[An adolescent boy sits at a dinner table passing around a plate of chicken.]

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[Narrator:] Dental scientists report that sugar is the major cause of tooth decay.

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[A bowl of caramel candy quickly evaporates.]

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[Narrator:] Avoid candy and other sweet foods between meals. Substitute fruit, nuts, or popcorn.

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[The boy switches from his candy to take a bite out of an apple instead.]

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[Narrator:] Cut down on sweets. Cut down on tooth decay.

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[He smiles into the camera to show his healthy set of teeth.]

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[A Public Service Message From The American Dental Association]

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[Narrator:] Johnny has a new tooth, and an important one it is.

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[Johnny looks in the mirror with his fingers in his mouth trying to feel his new tooth.]

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[Narrator:] Children's first, or baby teeth affect general health. They're necessary as a guide for permanent teeth to follow.

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[Johnny receives a glass of milk to drink from his mother.]

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[Narrator:] For clear speech, for giving form and symmetry to the face.

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Protect your children's first teeth.

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[Johnny plays with the mirror in the dentist's hand to look at the inside of his mouth.]

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[Narrator:] Help your youngster toward lifelong dental health.

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[A Public Service Message From your Dental Society]

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[Narrator:] Smart girl, Mary Sue. She's learned to brush her teeth the right way at the right time.

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[Mary Sue stands in front of the mirror brushing her teeth.]

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[Narrator:] Brush your teeth immediately after eating or rinse the mouth with water.

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[Mary Sue then finds a water fountain to rinse her mouth out.]

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[Narrator:] Brush the upper teeth downward, the lower teeth upward. This is National Children's Dental Health week.

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Your dentist says "Learn to brush your teeth correctly."

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[Mary Sue brushes her teeth happily in the mirror and smiles.]

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[A Public Service Message From your Dental Society]

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[Narrator:] Good food for good health. But for good dental health, what not to eat is also important.

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[An adolescent boy sits at a dinner table passing around a plate of chicken.]

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[Narrator:] Dental scientists report that sugar is the main cause of tooth decay.

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[A bowl of caramel candy quickly evaporates.]

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[Narrator:] This is National Children's Dental Health week. You can substitute fruit for sweet foods between meals.

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Cut down on sweets. Cut down on tooth decay.

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[A Public Service Message From your Dental Society]

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[Narrator:] Johnny has a new tooth, and an important one it is.

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[Johnny looks in the mirror with his fingers in his mouth trying to feel his new tooth.]

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[Narrator:] This is National Children's Dental Health week and your dentist wants you to know that your children's first teeth are important.

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[Johnny receives a glass of milk to drink from his mother.]

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[Narrator:] They're necessary as guides for the permanent which are to follow.

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[Narrator:] Protect your children's first teeth. Help your youngsters toward lifelong dental health.

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[Johnny plays with the mirror in the dentist's hand to look at the inside of his mouth.]

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[Narrator:] For sparkling teeth and a lifetime of dental health, start dental care early.

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[A woman smiles into the mirror as she watches her daughter carefully brush her teeth.]

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[Narrator:] Children who begin proper dental care at an early age form good dental habits that last a lifetime.

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Let your child enjoy lifetime dental health by starting proper dental care early.

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This message from the Cleveland Health Council.

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[Cleveland Health Council]

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[Your Dental Society Presents]

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[Narrator:] Your Dental Society Presents... a Good News Story about Dentures.

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[A Good News Story about Dentures]

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[Narrator:] A public service message about dental health.

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[A dentist unrolls a poster that reads "Dental Health"]

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[Narrator:] First of all, follow good dental practices so you can keep your natural teeth as long as possible.

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[An image of a toothbrush multiplies into another toothbrush]

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[Narrator:] On the other hand, if you are unfortunate enough to have lost your natural teeth, you can obtain substitutes.

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[Three men and a woman appear smiling.]

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[Narrator:] One out of four Americans is already wearing dentures, but you'd never know it.

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Modern dentures are so natural-looking. Lack of teeth ages you, hinders your digestion, handicaps you in many ways.

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Careful study by your dentist is the first step towards good-looking dentures that are functional and comfortable too.

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[An older man is examined by his dentist who presents him with a new set of dentures.]

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[Narrator:] Your dentures will be designed to meet your personal needs. With them you'll be healthier, happier, better-looking.

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You'll be your same not-so-old self once again.

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[A man smiles to reveal his sparkly new dentures.]

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[Narrator:] For a better life in every way, your Dental Society urges you to have your teeth checked regularly.

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[A dentist stands with a sign that says "Your Dental Society."]

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[Narrator:] Your Dental Society in cooperation with the American Dental Association presents "A Toothsome Tale"

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The story of how man has brushed his teeth down through the ages.

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[A caveman picks his teeth with a bone.]

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[Narrator:] Long ago, toothbrushes were rather basic. Then, man began to depend on Mother Nature. Now, we use small, straight toothbrushes.

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Two of them so one of them so one will always be dry and fresh. 

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Brushing top teeth down, bottom teeth up, and carefully cleaning the insides and chewing surfaces.

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[A toothbrush is shown brushing a set of teeth up, down, and then inside.]

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[Narrator:] Most important of all, today, smart people brush their teeth immediately after every meal. And when that's not convenient, they rinse their mouths with water.

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[A man sips a cup of water in order to rinse out his mouth after eating a meal.]

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[Narrator:] So for better dental health, brush properly and brush immediately after meals with a good tooth brush.

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[A dentist holds up a chart that list ways to maintain proper dental health.]

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[Narrator:] This public service message has been presented by your Dental Society in cooperation with the American Dental Association.

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[ADA logo appears]

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[A group of free-floating heads are talking to each other.]

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[Narrator:] These days everybody's talking about, reading about, and hearing about diets.

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[A man smokes his pipe in a chair watching television.]

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[Narrator:] Children, too, need a well-balanced diet to promote good general health as well as to develop healthy teeth and gums.

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[A dentist inspects a little boy's teeth.]

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[Narrator:] Actually, it's a simple diet. Every day your child needs three glasses of milk. Two or more servings of green or yellow vegetables.

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Two fresh fruits, one raw, including citrus fruits. An egg and meat, fish, poultry, or cheese. Whole grain cereal and buttered bread.

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These are the foods your children need to develop strong healthy teeth.

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[A tooth is shown with a cape on and an image of children drinking a glass of milk using straws appears.]

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[Narrator:] They're good for you too. To help prevent tooth decay, substitute fruits, nuts, and popcorn for sweets between meals.

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[Fruits and nuts are shown beside a large bowl of popcorn.]

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[Narrator:] This has been a public service message presented to you by your Dental Society and the American Dental Association.

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[ADA logo appears]

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["Liz the Quiz Whiz"]

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[Narrator:] Introducing Liz the Quiz Whiz. She knows all the answers in the category of the importance of first teeth, so-called baby teeth. Do you?

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[Liz takes a bow and trumpets begin to sound.]

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[Narrator:] How many teeth in the first set, Liz?

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[Liz:] Twenty.

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[Narrator:] Why are these first teeth so important?

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[Liz:] Scientifically speaking, the deciduous, medial, and lateral incisors form...

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[Narrator:] Yes Liz. First teeth are important because they maintain space for your permanent teeth.

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When do permanent or second teeth appear?

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[Liz:] The time of incisory...

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[Narrator:] Yes Liz. The first permanent teeth, usually six-year molars, appear at about six years of age.

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Their loss handicaps a child permanently. Children should have their first dental check-up when they're two years old or when they have all their first teeth.

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So they'll win one of the most important prizes of all, sound, healthy, permanent teeth.

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[A boy and girl smile at each other showing their healthy teeth.]

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[Narrator:] This public service message has been brought to you by your Dental Society in cooperation with the American Dental Association.

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[ADA logo appears]

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[An older man is shown with his dog. His mouth appears pinched.]

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[Narrator:] Poor Sam. He's worried. Sam is a social outcast. At work he's no sensation either. Even though he's only thirty-five.

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He loves good food but can't eat properly. What's Sam's trouble?

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Dental disease has robbed him of his teeth. Those he has are okay, but he just doesn't have enough of them.

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[Sam opens his mouth to show how many teeth he is missing.]

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[Narrator:] With only six teeth, Sam can't chew food well. Result, poor digestion, poor nutrition.

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Sam goes to his dentist for professional advice. His dentist tells him he needs partial dentures. 

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[Sam goes to the dentist and gets partial dentures.]

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[Narrator:] Now look at Sam. Handsome, personable, self-confident Sam.

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[Smiling people stand on either side of Sam and pin a first place medal on him.]

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[Narrator:] No digestion or nutrition troubles now. Sam's partial dentures are comfortable, attractive, serviceable, easy to get used to.

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Fact is, one out of four Americans wears dentures today. This message has been presented by your Dental Society and the American Dental Association.

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[ADA logo appears.]

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[Narrator:] Smile pretty, everyone. Oh poor Peggy. Too bad parents neglect baby teeth. Youngsters are so sensitive about appearance.

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[Peggy cries after being ashamed to smile in her class picture because of her teeth.]

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[Narrator:] And neglected baby teeth can cause permanent teeth to come in damaged and irregular. Give your child the gift of a happy smile.

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Your child's first teeth are important.

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[Peggy smiles to show her new healthy teeth at the dentist office while her mom and the dentist watch.]

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[American Dental Association, 1859-1959, 100 Years]

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[Little boy eats a lollipop while dressed as a cowboy.]

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[Narrator:] Hold it partner. Old villain tooth decay is hiding out in your mouth.

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Ready to attack your teeth, cause cavities every time you eat.

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[The villainous tooth decay is shown inside the boys mouth shooting his teeth with cavity spray.]

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[Narrator:] Here's your troubleshooting toothbrush. It sweeps away food particles. Helps knock out tooth decay.

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Remember partner, reach for your toothbrush after every meal.

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[Toothbrush rushes in and wipes away tooth decay. The boy smiles.]

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[American Dental Association, 1859-1959, 100 Years]

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[Narrator:] Meet Susie Brown, who wins the prize for her sparkling smile. But wait, a trophy also goes to Susie's mother.

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[Susie gets a trophy from a man standing on a stepladder. Then her mother also gets a trophy from the same man.]

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[Narrator:] Mother started taking Susie to the dentist when she was only two. He made sure Susie's permanant teeth would grow in sound and straight.

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[Susie's mother takes her to the dentist when she was younger and Susie smiles to show her healthy teeth.]

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[Narrator:] Be like Susie's mother. Help your child to healthy teeth.

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[American Dental Association, 1859--1959, 100 Years]

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[Narrator:] Funny how we sweat and slave over things which, um, soon go out of style.

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[A man is washing his car when another car rides by and splashes water on him.]

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[Narrator:] Yet we neglect our teeth. Which, with care and attention can last a lifetime.

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Brush your teeth immediately after eating. Give them the regular care they need.

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[The man brushes his teeth and smiles.]

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[Narrator:] Smile your way through life. Your teeth can last a lifetime.

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[A wife and children appear next to the man.]

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[American Dental Association, 1859--1959, 100 Years]

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[Narrator:] Teenage Tommy wins all gals with a secret weapon. His pearly teeth and gleaming grin.

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[A girl bypasses another boy to walk side-by-side with Tommy.]

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[Narrator:] A smart set knows too many sweets are for squares. They cause cavities. Make you feel funny about your looks. So snack on fresh fruit, milk, or nuts.

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[The boy who was left alone eats some candy while Tommy offers the girl an apple then kisses her on the cheek.]

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[Narrator:] Teens with healthy teeth really rate.

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[American Dental Association, 1859--1959, 100 Years]

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[Billy Meets Tommy Tooth]

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[A Story About Food Habits and Healthy Teeth Produced by National Apple Institute Washington, D.C.]

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[Narrator:] This is Billy. Billy is a little boy who is always happy and healthy and who always wears a big smile.

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Everyone likes to see Billy smile, for he has clean, white teeth.

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[His family happily watches as Billy joyfully smiles.]

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[Narrator:]But one day not long ago, Billy noticed that one of his teeth was loose. Soon it was loose enough to pull out without hurting.

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[Billy pulls his tooth out]

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[Narrator:] Tonight you should place the tooth under your pillow, said his mother.

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And in the morning you might find a surprise under your pillow.

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[Billy places the tooth under his pillow.]

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[Narrator:] So that night Billy placed the tooth under his pillow. Soon after falling asleep, he began to dream.

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And in his dream he saw his tooth. It was larger than a tooth really is, and it could move and talk.

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Hello, it said. I'm Tommy Tooth. I just wanted to say goodbye.

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Why must you go away, Billy asked Tommy Tooth, setting him on his knee.

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Because you are growing up, and you need a big grown-up tooth, Tommy Tooth answered.

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Since you were a very little boy, I have helped you chew your food.

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I have stood straight in line, so you could speak clearly and have a nice smile.

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But now, I am no longer big enough to do the job well. So a bigger tooth will soon fill the space I am leaving.

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[Tommy Tooth lies down]

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[Narrator:] And...*yawns*... I should take a nice long rest somewhere. But before I go, let me warn you, said Tommy Tooth.

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Your new tooth must last you the rest of your life, so take good care of it.

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For good health you should have meat, vegetables and fruits, milk, and bread or cereal everyday.

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Be careful about what you eat and when you eat it. For instance, sweets eaten between meals can spoil your appetite.

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[Billy rejects his dinner because he has eaten sweets between meals.]

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[Narrator:] Also, because they are sticky, sweets cling to your teeth.

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And sweet foods that stick to the teeth can cause your teeth a lot of damage if not cleaned off immediately.

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That is why you should clean your teeth right after eating, if possible. 

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If you do not have your toothbrush with you when you're away from home,

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eating an apple will help clean your teeth, and apples taste good, too.

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[Billy eats an apple because he doesn't carry his toothbrush with him when he is away from home.]

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[Narrator:] Besides, apples and other fruits give you vitamins and minerals and lots of energy.

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Finally, you should have a dentist look at your teeth regularly.

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If you do all of these things carefully, especially while you are growing up, you will keep your second teeth a long,long time.

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Even as long as you live. But now you must go back to sleep,

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for rest is also important.

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Goodbye, said Billy.

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And thank you. I'll remember what you told me.

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And with that Billy's dream ended and he went on sleeping peacefully.

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[Birds chirp outside]

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[Billy wakes up and checks under his pillow, finding money in place of the tooth.]

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[Narrator:] The next morning, instead of the tooth under his pillow, he found a bright shiny coin.

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Billy showed his mother the coin and told her about the dream. 

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The dentist has told you the same things before, his mother said.

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But now that Tommy Tooth told you in your dream, you will remember better than ever.

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And do you know, Billy did remember.

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[The information on dental health contained in this film is considered by the American Dental Association to be in accord with scientific knowledge (1959)]

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[Produced for The Apple Growers of America by National Apple Institute Washington, D.C. and Society for Visual Education Chicago, Illinois]

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[Animated bulldozers are heading to a construction site.]

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[The Case of The Missing Tooth]

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[Narrator:] Few sights so stir the heart of man. Few opportunities so fire his imagination as...yes...the chance to be a sidewalk superintendent!

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[Men rush to line up a sign that reads For Sidewalk Superintendents]

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[Narrator:] For example, here comes Henry J. Whortle, on his way to an important appointment.

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[Henry:] Heya, Hey, Hey, Hey what's going on? Hey, let me through. Ohhhhhhh, they're fixing the bridge.

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[Henry pushes his way through the group of men where he can see through the hole in the gate. A cigar and stool are given to Henry.]

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[Henry:] Say there, that looks like a big mouth. With a tooth missing. What'd I say?

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[Narrator:] What's the matter Henry? Does that remind you of your own missing...

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[Henry opens his mouth to reveal one of his bottom teeth is missing.]

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[Narrator:] But what's a missing tooth? You have more important things to think about.

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[Henry:] Oh sure. Sure I have. And say, why all the fuss? There's only one measly little stone missing out of that great big bridge.

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[Narrator:] Glad you brought that up, Henry. Gives us a chance to show off our newest piece of equipment.

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The future-scope.

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[A giant machine appears next to Henry]

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[Henry:] Future-scope? Eh, what for?

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[Narrator:] To foretell the future, naturally. Here, see what the future of this bridge would be if it weren't being fixed right now.

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[Henry:] Uh, what do I do?

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[Narrator:] Just dial to Bridge and press the button. It's a big bridge but like you said, just one measly little stone is missing.

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[Henry:] Heya, Hey, Hey look the other stones are moving. The whole bridge is getting out of shape. Ohhhhhhh. 

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[A stone that came out of the bridge falls out on the future scope and hits Henry's foot.]

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[Henry:] Ouch. Hmm, just one stone starting all that.

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[Narrator:] That's what could happen if they didn't do something about it.

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[Henry:] Uhh hey. This future-scope work on people too?

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[Narrator:] Yes.

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[Henry:] Me, maybe? Could it show me five, ten years from now? Like Charles Boyer maybe.

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[A man in a Middle Eastern style hat speaks to a woman passing him.]

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[Stranger in hat:] Darling, come with me to the casbah.

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[Narrator:] Go on try it.

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[Henry:] Hahaha, I can hardly wait. Say, uh, Whortle, Henry J.

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[The name Whortle, Henry J. appears on the future scope.]

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[Henry:] Ehhh wait why do I.. this can't be. There must be some mistake.

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[Future Henry:] The future-scope never makes mistakes.

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[Henry:] A handsome guy like me. How, how, how could it happen?

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[Henry thinks about the bridge falling apart.]

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[Henry:] That can happen to me? Urghh because I lost one measly tooth?

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[Narrator:] Henry. Your teeth are like a stone bridge in many ways. Durable. Meant to last a lifetime. But like the stones in the bridge, your teeth depend upon each other for support.

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[Henry:] Lose one tooth and I can be in for trouble?

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[Narrator:] Yes. Starting with children, it's wrong to ignore a missing tooth. When youngsters lose their first teeth too early, a space maintainer can prevent their teeth from shifting.

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If this is not done, the permanent teeth can come in crooked or out of place. It can spoil a child's smile for life.

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[A little girl loses a tooth and grows up with a ruined smile.]

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[Henry:] So what about me? 

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[Narrator:] We'll show you. Grown-ups should have the missing tooth replaced, too,with a bridge. If it is not replaced...well, just look.

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[An x-ray of a mouth is shown with other teeth drifting into the space where a tooth is missing.]

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[Narrator:] The other teeth may start drifting into the empty space. These irregularly spaced teeth are harder to clean. So it is easier to get cavities.

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And because the teeth don't come together properly there's liable to be gum and bone injury. If you neglect it, there may be infection of the tissue around the teeth.

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[X-ray of teeth shows gum and bone injury as well as possible places of infection.]

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[Narrator:] And eventually this could lead to the loss of all your teeth.

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[Henry puts his hand over his mouth]

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[Henry:] All my teeth!? I never realized. Just letting one tooth go. Why didn't somebody tell me? Somebody did. I just remembered.

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My dentist. That's what my important appointment was. I'm late. Gangwayyyyy!

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[Narrator:] [laughter] Henry's lucky. He realized in time the damage just one missing tooth can do. How about you?

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[Henry runs past the bridge and goes straight to the dentist.]

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[Presented in the interest of Better Dental Health by the American Dental Association]

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[Through a grant from the Manufacturer and Dealer Members of the American Dental Trade Assn.]

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[A production of Cal Dunn Studios Chicago]

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[Screen goes dark.]