Page 2 - HERO Packet: Ginger Vitis

OFFICIAL MEMO
From the Office of the Executive Director
AMERICA’S TOOTHFAIRY
Thank you for helping us take on the disgusting villain, Ginger Vitis!
Ginger Vitis is sneaky and works slowly over time to cause sore, swollen and bleeding gums (see photo.) If left unchecked, Ginger Vitis will turn into Periodontitis (sounds like Pare-ee-o-don-tie-tis), an advanced form of gum disease that can cause teeth to become loose and fall out! Your mission is find out how to defeat Ginger Vitis to keep your gums healthy, and share what you learn to help others protect their gums from Ginger Vitis too.
Don’t let Ginger Vitis harm your gums and the gums of other kids in America! Here is how you can help:
1. Ask your friends and family if they know how to protect their gums from Ginger Vitis. Use the survey form that is in this packet to record their answers.
2. Use the charts in this packet to track how you protect your teeth and gums for two weeks. Then challenge a friend or family member to track their dental hygiene habits too.
3. Report back to Mission Control before midnight on July 31, 2021. Tell us what you learned during your investigation with a quick video message.
For completing your Oral Health Action HERO mission, you will be eligible to win fun prizes, including the Grand Prize: a Nintendo® Switch! Everything you need is in this packet.
Good luck, Agent! I look forward to rewarding you for a job well done!
Sincerely,
P.S. Be sure to check your email for secret messages from America’s ToothFairy! We’ll send tips, videos and reminders to help keep you on track.
Jill Malmgren, Executive Director
Your mission is possible with support from: