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Finding Stuff Out: Teeth

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Finding Stuff Out

Teeth

Season 2 | Episode 1 | Discovery Kids | February 5, 2015

Science

Classification: General

Harrison finds out lots of new stuff about teeth, including why some are sharp and some are flat, why birds have beaks instead of teeth!

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Harrison finds out lots of new stuff about teeth, including why some are sharp and some are flat, why birds have beaks instead of teeth!

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Harrison explains that vampires aren't real, but vampire bats are and he teaches how they use their teeth to eat.

The teeth of vampire bats

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Harrison explains that vampires aren't real, but vampire bats are and he teaches how they use their teeth to eat.

Harrison asks some kids what kind of animal teeth they would have if they could choose.

What teeth would you choose?

Years F, 1-2, 3-4 Science

Harrison asks some kids what kind of animal teeth they would have if they could choose.

Harrison explains why teeth get yellow and how to remove plaque using brushing and flossing.

The yellow teeth rap

Years F, 1-2, 3-4 Science

Harrison explains why teeth get yellow and how to remove plaque using brushing and flossing.

Harrison challenges two girls to identify whether an animal is an herbivore or carnivore just by looking at its teeth.

The herbivore/carnivore challenge

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Harrison challenges two girls to identify whether an animal is an herbivore or carnivore just by looking at its teeth.

Harrison explains how dogs use bones and other chew toys to clean their teeth.

How do dogs clean their teeth?

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Harrison explains how dogs use bones and other chew toys to clean their teeth.

Harrison explains which human teeth are used for meat and which are used for plants.

Which teeth should I use?

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Harrison explains which human teeth are used for meat and which are used for plants.

Harrison visits the dentist and gets his teeth cleaned.

Harrison gets his teeth cleaned

Years F, 1-2, 3-4 Science

Harrison visits the dentist and gets his teeth cleaned.

Harrison finds out how many teeth a shark has and how many they lose each year.

Sharks and the tooth fairy

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Harrison finds out how many teeth a shark has and how many they lose each year.

Harrison explains why humans and animals have teeth and teethlike structures.

Why do animals and humans have teeth?

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Harrison explains why humans and animals have teeth and teethlike structures.

Harrison's dentist explains why and how people lose their baby teeth.

Losing baby teeth

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Harrison's dentist explains why and how people lose their baby teeth.

Harrison learns why teeth are different shapes and what they are used for.

The anatomy of teeth

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Harrison learns why teeth are different shapes and what they are used for.

Harrison conducts an experiment to find out what will happen to eggshells (and teeth) when exposed to juice, vinegar, or cola.

Eggshell teeth experiment

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Harrison conducts an experiment to find out what will happen to eggshells (and teeth) when exposed to juice, vinegar, or cola.

Harrison's dentist explains how cavities are formed and what to do to prevent them.

Cavities and the structure of a tooth

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Harrison's dentist explains how cavities are formed and what to do to prevent them.

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