Oral Health
True or False: Mouthwash can replace brushing your teeth.
What is false?
What’s one problem skipping showers after sweating can lead to?
What is sweat mixes with bacteria and clogs pores, causing irritation or acne- rashes/breakouts
What is the purpose of using conditioner after shampooing?
What is to moisturize and protect hair, reducing breakage?
Myth or Fact: You can’t get cavities if you only drink water.
What is myth—plaque still builds up without brushing.)
What’s a respectful way to approach a friend about hygiene concerns?
What is privately and kindly, using “I” statements?
This part of your mouth should also be brushed to prevent bad breath.
What is the tongue?
What is the primary reason you should wear clean socks and underwear daily?
What is to prevent bacteria, odor, and skin infections?
How often you should wash your face if you have oily skin.
What is twice a day?
What’s the myth: If I don’t smell bad, I don’t need to shower.
What is false—bacteria and buildup still collect.
Why is it important to maintain clean clothes, especially in shared spaces?
What is to reduce odor and bacteria, and respect others?
What is plaque, and why is it harmful?
What is a sticky film of bacteria that causes cavities and gum disease?
What’s a hygiene behavior that also helps prevent spreading illness in a shared living space?
What is handwashing, not sharing hygiene items, or covering your cough?
True or False: Washing your hair every day is always necessary.
What is false-it depends on hair type, activity level, and oil production.
What’s the truth: Does body spray or perfume replace deodorant?
What is no, it only masks odor.
Why is it important to wear deodorant in close group settings (e.g., group therapy, class)?
What is to avoid strong body odor, respect group comfort?
This is how long you should brush your teeth each time to ensure full cleaning.
What is 2 minutes?
Two body areas most likely to develop body odor if not cleaned daily.
What are the armpits and groin?
What can happen if you use regular body wash to clean your face?
What is it can dry out or irritate your skin because body wash is too harsh for your face
Getting in the shower and only standing under running water is good enough.
What is rinsing with just water without washing — it doesn't fully remove sweat, bacteria, or dirt
What’s one way improving your hygiene can help your mental health?
What is increased confidence, improved mood, or better self-esteem
Why isn’t it enough to brush your teeth using just water and no toothpaste?
What is because toothpaste contains ingredients like fluoride that fight cavities, clean better, and protect your teeth
A common skin condition caused by poor hygiene and clogged pores.
What is acne?
Why is it important to avoid touching your face throughout the day?
What is it transfers oil, dirt, and bacteria from your hands to your skin, which can cause breakouts
Myth or Fact: You need to use scented soaps or sprays to keep your private area(s) clean.
What is myth — private area(s) cleans itself, and scented products can cause irritation or infections.
What is one self-care strategy you could try if you’re feeling too overwhelmed to shower or brush your teeth?
What is breaking the task into smaller steps, using a visual checklist, or asking staff for support