Informational Text —Healthy Teeth and Gums Worksheet

About the Healthy Teeth and Gums Worksheet

This interactive and printable worksheet, that aligns with the Common Core State Standards, Healthy Teeth and Gums explores dental anatomy and oral hygiene practices through comprehensive content and detailed illustrations. Students learn about the four layers of teeth structure, proper dental care techniques, and the importance of maintaining oral health through an engaging combination of scientific information and practical guidance.

Through a mix of open-ended questions and multiple-choice assessments, students demonstrate their understanding of tooth anatomy, dental hygiene practices, and the relationship between diet and oral health. The worksheet features a labeled diagram of tooth structure and progressively builds knowledge from basic anatomical concepts to practical health applications.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

• Understanding of tooth anatomy and structure
• Knowledge of proper dental hygiene practices
• Recognition of the connection between diet and dental health

Learning Outcomes

• Students will identify and label the four layers of tooth structure with 100% accuracy
• Students will explain three key practices for maintaining dental health
• Students will describe the relationship between diet and tooth decay

Cognitive

• This interactive worksheet develops understanding of anatomical structures
• Students learn to connect personal habits with health outcomes

Psychomotor

• The worksheet enhances diagram interpretation skills
• Students practice organizing health information in written format

Affective

• This interactive worksheet promotes positive attitudes toward dental hygiene
• Students develop responsibility for personal oral health

Reinforce

• The worksheet encourages discussion about healthy habits
• Students learn to communicate about health practices

Tags

dental health, tooth anatomy, oral hygiene, health education, preventive care, biology, human body, scientific literacy, healthy habits, dental care, nutrition education, medical science, anatomical structures, health literacy, personal hygiene