Oral Hygiene
How many times should you brush your teeth a day?
AT LEAST twice
The more, the better
How should you properly wash your hands?
What is a germ?
The term "germs" refers to the microscopic bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa that can cause disease.
How often should you shower
Every day
What % of people pee in the shower?
75%
How many times a week should you floss?
Trick question! Dentists recommend twice a day.
How often or when should you wash your hands?
After using the bathroom
Before eating and/or cooking
After eating
When sick
When caring for someone sick
After touching something dirty
What is the best way to prevent the spread of germs?
Hand washing
How long does the average shower last
13 minutes
Why do people sing in the shower?
Singing in the shower is a reflex of happiness and relaxation, but another great reason why people belt out while the water sprays? Because no one can hear them
How often should you go to the dentist?
At least once a year, twice is better
TRUE OR FALSE
A large percentage of foodborne disease outbreaks are spread by contaminated hands. Handwashing can reduce the risk of foodborne illness and other infections.5
TRUE
Which do you think is a top carrier for bacteria?
a. TV Remote
b. Toilet
c. Door Handle
TV Remote
Do you have to wash your hair every time you shower?
No! this depends on hair type.
What is a "Navy Shower"?
Navy shower, which is a method borrowed from ships where you jump in, get wet, immediately turn the water off while you scrub, and turn it back on to rinse. This practice can use up to 20 times less water than a regular shower.
True or false
There are over 600 different types of bacteria in your mouth alone.
false
700
Researchers estimate that if everyone routinely washed their hands, BLANK deaths a year could be prevented.
1 MILLION
What are the 4 types of germs?
1. Bacteria
2. Viruses
3. Fungi
4. Protozoa
Is water enough to get clean?
No, cleaning yourself with warm water and soap is needed.
Every morning
As needed throughout the day
What is the hardest substance found on the human body?
Tooth enamel
Handwashing can reduce the risk of respiratory illnesses, like colds, in the general population by WHAT PERCENT?
16–21%
What percent of illness causing germs are spread by your hands?
80%
If I shower every day, do I need to wear deoderant?
YES
How does hygiene impact mental health?
Personal hygiene helps you protect against certain diseases. It also brings a higher level of overall health and wellness. Your immune system and other essential systems within your body can function better if they are not being bombarded by preventable infections caused by poor hygiene practices.
Poor hygiene may cause issues in social settings. Many people will find it unpleasant to be around someone with a bad body odor or breath. Others may feel that being around someone with inadequate hygiene will reflect poorly on their image in a workplace or social group.
If you have poor hygiene, this avoidance dynamic can make career advancement difficult. Furthermore, it can isolate you both at work and socially.
Those with good hygiene, however, will not experience this barrier when trying to connect with people socially or cooperate with co-workers professionally.
Poor hygiene relates to mental health in two ways. First, an unclean appearance can cause social and professional isolation. Feelings of loneliness and failure caused by this isolation can harm your mental health and lead to chronic depression or social anxiety.