Behind the Smile (St. Louis District Dairy Council, 1939)

The importance of a healthy, charming smile from childhood to old age is stressed. Good teeth are necessary for a good smile. Proper dental care begins in utero. A physician shows a pregnant woman a chart picturing the foods she should eat. Regular visits to the dentist should begin at about age two years. A dentist waiting room filled with children is shown. A toddler and little boy are examined by the dentist in his surgery. Care of the temporary teeth is advocated. The dentist shows the boy how to brush his teeth. Good nutrition is stressed over footage of a mother and her little girl preparing the right foods in a kitchen. The contents of the refrigerator are shown. Dairy products are emphasized.
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[@paulus12345]

Its hard to believe the baby on the grass at 0:35 would (assuming she is still alive) is now 82 years old!

[@carinalee807]

wow, time flies so fast

[@carinalee807]

Thank you for this. I'm in generation Z age yet, I'm watching old film like this. wow!

[@mariekatherine5238]

Love that refrigerator! My sister has one very similar. The only things replaced are pulleys in the motor and the door gasket.

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:-D