Haunted Mouth

Duration: 13

Year Published: 1974

Creator: AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: Dental hygiene film produced by the American Dental Association. From the DVD "Trash Palace Classroom Films Volume 2: JC" "Haunted Mouth" features a character named Plaque, who personifies dental plaque and discusses the importance of oral hygiene. Plaque explains how it thrives on sugary foods and leads to tooth decay and gum disease. The character challenges viewers to take better care of their teeth by brushing and flossing properly, using fluoride toothpaste, and visiting the dentist regularly to prevent dental issues. Keywords plaque, dental hygiene, tooth decay, gum disease, oral care, fluoride toothpaste, brushing techniques, flossing, dentist visits, oral health

Complete Record: Elementary-age children, who need to learn how to make a telephone call, are helped by a fantasy character named Telly, who wisks them off to the land of Telezonia, where they learn the basics of telephoning.