Good Hygiene
What does good hygiene mean?
Practices that help maintain health and prevent the spread of diseases.
What are three things that are part of good oral hygiene?
1. Brushing Teeth
2. Flossing
3. Using Mouthwash
Yes, getting enough sleep is very important for hygiene as it effects our body and our mental health.
Is using sunscreen important?
Yes! sunscreen helps protect our skin from the sun, pollution damage, and other outside forces.
Is keeping your room and house clean part of good hygiene?
YES! Germs and bacteria can live on surfaces so it's very important to have a clean area.
TRUE OR FALSE: Going to the dentist is another important part of having good oral hygiene.
TRUE: A dentist can help you by checking if your teeth and gums are strong and healthy.
True or False - if you have lots of product in your hair such as gel and hairspray, you should wash your hair really well
True
When should you wash your hands?
After using the restroom
When they are dirty
Before cooking or eating
If I shower everyday will that help me smell nice?
Yes! Keeping your body clean helps it smell better.
When you need to sneeze, what should you do?
Cover your nose, sneeze in your elbow and wash your hands after
How often should you brush your teeth?
At least twice a day.
How much shampoo do you need for your hair?
A quarter size drop of shampoo
Is deodorant important?
YES! Using deodorant daily helps prevent bad odors
Does sweat smell?
Yes, not great!
TRUE OR FALSE: As long as your body is clean you don't have to wash your clothes regularly.
FALSE: Germs and bacteria can live on surfaces so it's important to keep both your body and your clothes clean.
Is flossing important?
YES! Flossing can prevent bad breath and help gums stay healthy.
When is a good times to put on deodorant?
a. During math
b. After a shower
c. before you eat
b
True or False: It is OK to leave my body smelling all day.
False
When is it okay to touch your face?
When you are washing it or lightly scratch it if you have an itch.
Why is good hygiene important?
Good hygiene can help you and those around you from getting sick, by helping to prevent the spread of infections, illnesses, and bad odors.
True or False: My breath does not smell if I don't brush my teeth.
False: Always brush your teeth.
What is personal hygiene?
a. Dirty
b. Camillieri
c. Taking care of your body, cleaning yourself, getting dental check-ups
c
TRUE OR FALSE: If you get sweaty during the day playing or doing sports you don't have to shower as long as you showered in the morning.
FALSE: Even if you showered in the morning, sweat and oil causes bacteria that gives off a bad smell.
What are the steps to washing your hands?
1. Turn on the water
2. wet your hands
3. get soap & rub it all over your hands
3. rinse the soap off your hands
4. Turn off the water
5. dry your hands