3 How do my teeth change? bserve O 1. Kasey’s tooth is falling out. Do you have the same experience as her? sk A 2. What question does Kasey ask?
Can a new tooth grow in later?
3. Read this leaflet and count the number of primary teeth and permanent teeth. Write the answers in the table.
primary teeth permanent teeth
During childhood, primary teeth start to fall out and permanent teeth grow in slowly. Permanent teeth are stronger than primary teeth. We can use them to eat different food.
Number of teeth
Quick Check There are more / fewer permanent teeth than primary teeth.
Primary teeth
Permanent teeth
4. Use the information above to tell Kasey why her tooth is falling out and comfort her. o D 5. Ask your parents to help count the number of teeth you have now. How many of them are primary teeth? How many are permanent teeth? When we grow up, our primary teeth fall out and permanent teeth grow in. e
Every child experiences changes in teeth. We should respect othersÕ feelings and should not laugh at othersÕ looks.
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