Informative+Speech+(Taking+Care+of+Your+Teeth)

__INTRODUCTION:__

 * ====Attention getter: pictures on slide show.====
 * ====Information about the topic: Teeth play an important role in helping us to enjoy our food; therefore, we should treat them with care.====
 * ====Preview of the speech (central idea): I am going to talk about the importance of healthy teeth, the evolution of toothpaste and toothbrush, and some tips to keep our teeth healthy.====

__BODY:__

 * ==Main Point 1: The Importance of Healthy Teeth .==

Supporting details :
 * 1) ====According to the American Accreditation Healthcare commission, taking care of your teeth helps prevent plaque, which is a clear film of bacteria that sticks to your teeth within 20 minutes after eating.====
 * 2) ====The bacteria break it down into acids that eat away tooth enamel, causing holes called cavities.====
 * 3) ====If you don't take care of your teeth, cavities and unhealthy gums will make our mouth very, very sore.====

( //Transition// to main point 2 : Now that we have seen the importance of healthy teeth is, let's take a look on the history of toothpaste and toothbrush )
Source: here !


 * ==Main Point 2: The evolution of toothpaste and toothbrush. ==

Supporting details :
 * 1) ====Nowadays, there are plenty of toothpaste and toothbrush choices: lots of colors to choose from, and some are made just for kids.====
 * 2) ====Okeyh, while you're swishing that minty-fresh paste around your mouth, think about what people used long ago to clean their teeth.====
 * 3) ====Tooth brushing became popular during World War II.====

( //Transition// to main point 3 : Now, we focus on the tips to keep our teeth healthy. )
Source: here !


 * ==Main Point 3: Tips to keep our teeth healthy .==

Supporting details :
 * 1) ====Brush at least twice a day ; after breakfast and before bedtime.====
 * 2) ====In addition, be sure the toothbrush has soft bristles (the package will tell you if they're soft).====
 * 3) ====It's also important to visit the dentist twice a year to check any signs of cavities or gum disease.====

( //Transition// to conclusion : It's not just brushing and flossing that keep our teeth healthy, we also need to be careful about what we eat and drink. )
Source: here !

Summary of main points:

 * ====In a nut shell, in my speech I have spoken about the importance of having a healthy teeth as well as the evolution of toothpaste and toothbrush which was started during World War II. I also stressed on the tips to keep our teeth healthy.====

Memorable final statement:

 * ====The usually reminded rule is to keep away from the "forbidden sweets". We should, therefore, keep away from foodstuff such as sweets, snacks, chocolates and soft drinks which contain high amounts of sugar. And don't forget to smile because no need to pay for it.====

My speech recording: (duration: 6 min 43 s)

media type="file" key="speech 2.mp3" width="240" height="20"



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