Taking care of my teeth is important for my overall health.

Meaning: This means that taking care of my teeth is important for my general health and well-being.

Choice of Words: Overall means including all the parts of something. Health is the state of being well and free from illness.

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Brushing my teeth twice a day helps me avoid cavities.

Meaning: This means that brushing your teeth two times each day can help you prevent getting holes in your teeth.

Choice of Words: Brushing means cleaning your teeth with a toothbrush and toothpaste. Twice means two times. Day means the period of time between sunrise and sunset. Helps means to make something easier or possible. Avoid means to keep away from or prevent something from happening. Cavities are holes in your teeth that are caused by bacteria.

Eating healthy foods is good for my teeth and gums.

Meaning: This means that eating foods that are good for your body can help keep your teeth and gums healthy.

Choice of Words: Eating means putting food into your mouth and swallowing it. Healthy means something that is good for your body. Foods are things that you eat to provide your body with nutrients. Good means something that is beneficial or helpful. Teeth are the hard, white parts in your mouth that you use to bite and chew food. Gums are the soft tissue that surrounds and supports your teeth.

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