Hygiene Basics
What is hygiene?
A.) Any practice or activity that you do to keep things clean
B.) Washing Hands
C.) Brushing Teeth
D.) Oral Health
While washing your hands, how many times can someone sing happy birthday to make sure they've gotten rid of the germs?
A.) once times
B.) twice times
C.) three times
D.) four times
What is the special mineral found in toothpaste called?
A.) Enamel
B.) Gums
C.) Gingivitis
D.) Fluoride
Examples of good oral hygiene practices include:
A.) visiting the dentist at least once per year, brushing once per day, flossing optional
B.) visiting the dentist twice per year, regular brushing twice per day, flossing at least once per day, healthy dietary habits & avoiding harmful behaviors such as smoking
C.) use a tongue scraper, eating sugar a lot of the time, brushing once per day
D.) flossing once a day, brushing 2x a day, visiting the dentist when you feel like it
You should brush your teeth in the shape of
A.) Tiny gentle squares
B.) Tiny gentle circles
C.) Tiny gentle rectangles
D.) Back and forth
What are the 7 types of hygiene we were introduced to in class?
A.) Brushing teeth, Mouth Wash, Flossing, Washing Hands, Vampire or Dab Cough, Showering
B.) Oral Hygiene, Bathing Ritual, Hair Care, Foot Hygiene, Toileting Hygiene, Hand Hygiene, Coughing & Sneezing
C.) Dentist visits 2x a year, flossing 1x a day, brushing 2x a day, washing hands, building a strong immune system
D.) Eating a well balanced diet, drinking tea, taking hot showers, lymphatic massages, taking your vitamins
What are the proper steps in hand washing?
A.) water, soap, water, use towel, 10 seconds total done
B.) soap, water, towel, 30 seconds done
C.) soap, quick rinse, repeat, 30 seconds done
D.) turn on faucet, lather up hands with soap, scrub for as long as it takes to sing happy birthday twice, remember to scrub between fingers, underneath nails, and wrists, rinse the soap off completely with running water, dry hands off with towel
How many times a year should you visit the dentist?
A.) once
B.) twice
C.) three times
D.) once every nine months
Healthy gums are typically what color?
A.) Pink
B.) Red
C.) Purple
D.) Yellow
Chewing what types of foods can help clean your teeth naturally?
A.) Red Meat & Ground Beef
B.) Apples & Carrots
C.) Bread & Pasta
D.) Corn & Beans
What are the two primary ways to stop the spread of germs?
A.) Washing hands & Coughing away from others
B.) Taking your vitamins & washing hands
C.) Washing hands for at least 2 minutes & brushing your teeth
D.) Hair care & showering
What are the two main ways to stop the spread of germs?
A.) washing your hands regularly, proper sneezing techniques
B.) eating healthy, taking vitamins
C.) regular exercise, eating healthy
D.) washing your hands, taking vitamins
How often is it replace our toothbrush?
A.) once a month
B.) once every 3 months
C.) once every 6 months
D.) once a year
How many baby teeth do you have?
A.) 20
B.) 25
C.) 27
D.) 42
Why do sugary foods hurt your teeth?
A.) Sugar excite the tiny germs or bacteria in your mouth, sugar makes sticky stuff called plaque. Then they make acid that can hurt your teeth by creating holes called cavities
B.) Sugar is just not good for you
C.) Sugar can directly cause gum disease even in small amounts
You can strengthen your immune system by:
A.) Flossing & Exercising
B.) Avoiding candy & washing hands
C.) washing hands & coughing away from others
D.) Eating healthy & regular exercise
Germs are __________
A.) tiny microscopic organisms including: bacteria, fungi, viruses
B.) tiny microscopic organisms including: not washing hands, coughing in the open
C.) tiny microscopic organisms including: bacteria, old food, water
D.) not microscopic
When getting sick some of the best practices to get better are:
A.) eating your favorite foods, resting, watching TV, hanging out with friends
B.) resting, having soup, playing videogames, eating some sugar
C.) taking vitamin C, D, & Zinc, hot showers, rest, hot tea and soups
D.) eating a big bowl of captain crunch cereal, and playing video games
How many adult teeth to do you have?
A.) 22
B.) 32
C.) 35
D.) 40
What is the scientific term for bad breath?
A.) Gingivitis
B.) Periodontitis
C.) Halitosis
D.) Bad Breathitis
What was the type of massage we talked about that helps clear congestion?
A.) muscular
B.) antimicrobial
C.) lymphatic drainage
D.) nervous system
What are the times when it's most important to wash your hands?
A.) after eating food, after riding your bike, after talking with friends, before playing video games
B.) before you eat, after petting animals, after coming home from school, after coughing or sneezing, after cleaning the house, after being around sick friends or family
C.) after sneezing, after coughing, after a conversation
D.) after school, before school, in the middle of lunch
What is the advanced stage of gum disease called?
A.) Gingivitis disease
B.) Halitosis disease
C.) Periodontal disease
D.) Cardiovascular disease
What is enamel?
A.) Enamel is the hard, shiny outside layer of your teeth. It’s like a shield that protects your teeth from cavities, germs, and sugar bugs!
B.) Enamel is the yellow stuff that forms on your teeth if you don't brush.
C.) Enamel is when the gums become red, due to not flossing
D.) Enamel is gum disease
How many quarts of saliva does your mouth produce each day?
A.) 5-6
B.) 3-4
C.) 8-10
D.) 1-2