Let’s Keep Our Teeth

About This Movie

Let’s Keep Our Teeth is a fascinating little documentary from 1952, created for the 11th International Dental Congress in London. It has this intriguing, almost whimsical tone that's hard to pin down; you can feel the era's earnestness about dental health. The pacing is brisk, making its informative content feel more engaging than you might expect from a film about teeth. It's got some charming practical effects and illustrations that bring the often dry subject matter to life. While the director is unknown, the film captures a moment in time when dental hygiene was becoming a significant public health topic, and that's what makes it pretty distinctive amidst the plethora of educational shorts from that period.

This film isn’t widely circulated, making its availability somewhat scarce, especially in good condition. Many collectors appreciate it for its historical context and the quirky charm that short educational films often possess. Format-wise, it was primarily released on 16mm and some later VHS copies, but original prints are quite sought after by those interested in dental history and mid-20th century educational cinema.