Good Hygiene
What hygiene tasks should you complete in the morning?
Brush teeth
Brush hair
Wear deodorant
Put clean clothes on
Shower (if needed)
How long should you brush your teeth?
2 minutes each time, total of 4 minutes per day
What is the purpose of shampoo?
Cleans your scalp by removing oil, sweat and other buildup.
True or false: It is never okay to reapply deodorant.
False, reapply deodorant whenever you feel it is necessary.
True or False: Cleaning your fingernails is part of good hygiene
True cleaning your fingernails prevents buildup from dirt, germs, and bacteria.
True or False: Going to the dentist is another important part of having good oral hygiene
True: A dentist can help by checking if your teeth and gums are strong and healthy
Dentist can also help with tooth pains, aches, answering dental questions, and preventing gum/teeth damage.
What is the purpose of conditioner?
To moisturize and keep our hair soft.
When should you wash your hands?
-After using the bathroom
-When they are dirty
-Before cooking or eating
When you sneeze, what should you do?
Cover your nose, sneeze in your elbow, and wash your hands
How often should you brush your teeth?
At least 2x per day
How to remind yourself:
- Set a timer
- Make brushing your teeth apart of your morning and night routine.
- Pair brushing your teeth with another habit.
What is the purpose of body wash?
Is deodorant important? If so, why?
Yes, it helps prevent bad odors caused from sweat
Why is maintaining good hygiene important?
Good hygiene is important to maintain a healthy mental, physical, and emotional lifestyle. Good hygiene can help you and those around you from getting sick, by helping prevent the spread of infections, illnesses, and bad odors
What is a tiny hole in your tooth called?
A cavity: a hole in your teeth caused from bacteria or plaque build up.
You can get a cavity from not brushing your teeth properly (especially after snacking) and irregular visits with dentists.
True or False: If you use hair products like hair gel or hair spray, you should wash your hair really well
True these products can cause a lot of buildup in your hair.
True or False: It's okay to share deodorant with others
False: This is how germs can spread
What happens if you don't have good hygiene?
Poor hygiene can lead to infections, illness, social rejection, and low self-esteem. Poor hygiene can worsen negative mental health symptoms and lead to isolation.
What happens if you don't brush your teeth?
- You can have bad breath
- You can get cavities
- You can get gingivitis (gum disease/bleeding of the gums)
- It can affect your physical health
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 regular dental and doctor check ups
C. Taking care of your body, cleaning yourself, getting regular dental and doctor check ups
Why is it important to clean under your fingernails?
Bacteria can buildup under your nails if you are not cleaning them. This can put you at risk of getting sick if this bacteria is entering your mouth. Not cleaning under your nails also puts you at risk of getting an infection.