Good Hygiene
What are a few examples of good hygiene?
Brushing Teeth
Taking A shower
washing hands
Washing Clothes
What are three things that are part of good hygiene in the morning
1. Brushing Teeth
2. Showering
3. Putting on clean clothes
What happens if we leave our clothes in the washer?
When we leave clothes too long in the washer we have to rewash it because they can become mildewy.
Does getting enough sleep count as hygiene?
Yes!!!
Is using sunscreen important?
Yes! sunscreen helps protect our skin from the sun, pollution damage, and other outside forces.
Why is keeping your room and house clean part of good hygiene?
Germs and bacteria can live on surfaces so it's very important to have a clean area. Also if there is any trash or crumbs it can attract pests such as mice and bugs, which bring in other bacteria and can make us sick.
TRUE OR FALSE: You dont need to brush your teeth, you can just wait for the dental van to come.
False
If your shirt doesn't smell bad after being worn, you can wear them again. Why is this statement false.
Our shirt still has bacteria and germs on it from all day.
When should you wash your hands?
After using the restroom
When they are dirty
Before cooking or eating
Touching something that does not belong to you.
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 and how long should you brush your teeth for?
At least twice a day and for two minutes each time.
How much shampoo do you need for your hair?
A quarter size drop of shampoo
Can you use deodorant instead of showering? Why or why not?
No deodorant doesn't get rid of any bacteria or germs it just covers up odors. Please wear deodorant during the day though because it helps mask body odor that we all have.
Does sweat smell?
Yes, not great!
Why is flossing important?
Flossing can prevent bad breath and help gums stay healthy.
When is the best time to shower
A. During school
B. During Clinical Group
C. During the morning or showering before bed.
C
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.
Is washing your hands once a day good hygiene.
NO, you should wash your hands everytime you use the restroom, go outside, touch something that doesnt belong to you.
If my breath does not smell, I don't need brush my teeth at all! Why is this statement not true.
It is not true because if we eat something sweet during the day our breath won't smell, but sugar will still be damaging our teeth. We need to brush our teeth to keep them healthy.
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 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