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Taking showers daily, washing your hands several times per day and brushing your teeth well would cause you to have good what?
Good hygiene helps your body stay healthy, your confidence grow, and your friendships survive. That means it supports all three sides of this triangle
What is the Health Triangle?
This common skin condition happens when oil clogs skin glands. Almost all middle schoolers get it at some point, so relax—it’s normal!
What is acne?
You know you should brush your teeth twice a day but Dentists also recommend doing this at least once a day to reach the bacteria in-between your teeth.
What is flossing your teeth?
If you can see things up close but faraway objects look blurry, you have this. If faraway is clear but close-up is blurry, you have the opposite.
What are nearsightedness and farsightedness?
Commercials, social media ads, and celebrity endorsements are all examples of this type of advertising meant to convince you to buy something.
What is persuasive advertising?
Doing this for 20 seconds with soap is the #1 way to stop germs from spreading (and yes, a quick rinse does NOT count).
What is washing your hands?
This type of doctor treats skin conditions and can help with stubborn acne that won’t go away.
What is a dermatologist?
This sticky film builds up on teeth and can cause cavities if you don’t brush well.
What is plaque?
This eye doctor checks your vision and decides if you need prescription or corrective glasses.
What is an optometrist?
This shopping strategy involves looking at prices and features of the same product at different stores before buying.
What is comparison shopping?
Body odor happens when these two things throw a smelly party on your skin.
What are sweat and bacteria?
The three main layers of your skin are the epidermis, this middle layer, and the subcutaneous layer.
What is the dermis?
This is hardened plaque. It can look gross and can irritate your gums (the stuff dentists love to scrape off).
What is tartar?
This medical doctor specializes in the structure, function, and diseases of the eye.
What is an ophthalmologist?
This is a promise from a company to repair or replace a product if something goes wrong within a certain time.
What is a warranty?
Middle school survival tip: using this daily can save your friendships and your bus seat neighbors.
What are deodorant or antiperspirant?
In sunny Florida, these rays can be very strong (often 2–11 on the scale). If you forget sunscreen, you might end up looking like a lobster 🦞.
What are ultraviolet (UV) rays?
This type of dentist helps fix crooked teeth and spacing issues—many students visit them for braces.
What is an orthodontist?
Sound is measured in these units. Normal talking is about 60 of them, but sounds over 85 can damage hearing—so maybe turn those earbuds down 🎧.
What are decibels?
Head Lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) are parasites cannot fly or hop. Contracting head lice does not mean a person is "dirty". What are the two most common ways headlice are spread (transmitted) between people?
2) Sharing personal items (brushes, hoodies, hats, etc.)
This daily hygiene habit removes plaque and bacteria from places your toothbrush can’t reach, helping prevent cavities and gum disease.
What is flossing?
If your toenail grows into your skin instead of out, it can hurt and get infected. This happens when you don’t trim nails correctly.
What is an ingrown toenail?
This substance gives your skin its color. The more you have, the darker your skin tone.
What is melanin?
This mineral found in toothpaste and mouthwash helps prevent tooth decay and keeps teeth strong.
What is fluoride?
This condition is a constant ringing or buzzing in your ears and can be a warning sign of inner ear damage—often from loud noise.
What is tinnitus?
Tommy cannot see the board when he is sitting in the back row. His mom takes him to a doctor to help.
What kind of doctor does he see?
What is his diagnosis?
Optometrist
He is Nearsighted