Brush Up on Brushing
This is how often you should brush your teeth each day.
What is twice a day?
You should do this regularly to keep your body clean, especially after sports.
What is shower or bathe?
You should do this for at least 20 seconds before eating or after using the bathroom.
What is wash your hands?
These tiny creatures live on your skin and actually help protect it.
What are good bacteria?
This superhero tool fights tooth decay.
What is a toothbrush?
This item should be replaced every 3-4 months or when bristles are frayed.
What is a toothbrush?
This personal hygiene product keeps your armpits smelling fresh.
What is deodorant?
This substance helps kill germs when you don’t have soap and water.
What is hand sanitizer?
This bad odor from your mouth is often caused by poor dental hygiene.
What is bad breath or halitosis?
You use this item to clean your ears safely — but never stick it inside the ear canal!
What is a washcloth (or towel)?
Brushing should last this many minutes each time.
What is 2 minutes?
You should wash your hair this many times per week (depending on hair type).
What is 2–3 times?
You should sneeze into this body part to help stop the spread of germs.
What is your elbow?
This grows faster: fingernails or toenails?
What are fingernails?
You should change these every day to avoid bad smells and bacteria.
What are socks and underwear?
You should do this to get between your teeth where a brush can’t reach.
What is floss?
When showering, this is the best order: wash hair, then body, then...
What is rinse?
These small things we touch every day can carry lots of germs (think: door knobs, phones).
What are surfaces?
The average person sweats about this many liters per day.
What is 1 liter?
Washing your hands helps prevent this — a very contagious type of illness common in winter.
What is the flu (or cold)?
This is the part of your mouth people often forget to brush — and it can cause bad breath!
What is the tongue?
You should do this before and after touching your face in the shower.
What is wash your hands?
The act of cleaning your hands, surfaces, and surroundings to reduce sickness.
What is hygiene?
Your skin sheds this many dead skin cells every hour.
What is about 30,000–40,000?
Keeping clean and healthy makes you feel more confident and helps with this — your inner self-view.
What is self-esteem?