Good Hygiene
What does good hygiene mean?
Practices that help maintain health and prevent the spread of diseases.
What are three things that are part of good oral hygiene?
1. Brushing Teeth
2. Flossing
3. Using Mouthwash
True or False: It is OK to leave my body smelling all day.
False
Is using sunscreen important?
Yes! sunscreen helps protect our skin from the sun, pollution damage, and other outside forces.
Is keeping your room and house clean part of good hygiene?
YES! Germs and bacteria can live on surfaces so it's very important to have a clean area.
TRUE OR FALSE: Going to the dentist is another important part of having good oral hygiene.
TRUE: A dentist can help you by checking if your teeth and gums are strong and healthy.
True or False - if you have lots of product in your hair such as gel and hairspray, you should wash your hair really well
True
When should you wash your hands?
After using the restroom
When they are dirty
Before cooking or eating
How many seconds do you wash your hands for?
20-30 Seconds or sing Happy Birthday Song/ABCs
When you need to sneeze, what should you do?
Cover your nose, sneeze in your elbow and wash your hands after
How often should you brush your teeth?
At least twice a day.
How much shampoo do you need for your hair?
A - Size of a penny
B - Size of a nickel
C - Size of a quarter
D - Size of a dollar
C
A quarter size drop of shampoo is enough to clean your hair
Is deodorant important?
YES! Using deodorant daily helps prevent bad odors
Does sweat smell?
No, sweat itself doesn't smell. Sweat is mostly water, salt, proteins, and oils, and it's odorless until it mixes with bacteria on your skin. The bacteria break down the proteins and oils in sweat, producing byproducts that cause body odor. Body odor can smell like vinegar, cheese, or onions
TRUE OR FALSE: As long as your body is clean you don't have to wash your clothes regularly.
FALSE: Germs and bacteria can live on surfaces so it's important to keep both your body and your clothes clean.
True or False: If I don't brush my teeth, my breath won't smell bad
False: Always brush your teeth.
When is a good times to put on deodorant?
a. At Night
b. After A Shower
c. Never
b
Is getting sleep important for hygiene and if so, why?
Yes, getting enough sleep is very important for hygiene as it effects our body and our mental health.
When is it okay to touch your face?
When you are washing it or lightly scratch it if you have an itch.
Why is good hygiene important?
Good hygiene can help you and those around you from getting sick, by helping to prevent the spread of infections, illnesses, and bad odors.
Why is flossing important?
Flossing can prevent bad breath and help gums stay healthy/prevent cavities
What is personal hygiene?
a. Being dirty, smelly, and not doing anything about it
b. Taking care of someone else
c. Taking care of your body, cleaning yourself, getting dental check-ups
c
TRUE OR FALSE: If you get sweaty during the day playing or doing sports you don't have to shower as long as you showered in the morning.
FALSE: Even if you showered in the morning, sweat and oil causes bacteria that gives off a bad smell.
What are the 5 steps to washing your hands?
1. Wet your hands
2. get soap
3. scrub it all over your hands
4. rinse the soap off your hands
5. dry your hands