Dental Hygiene
How often should you brush your teeth?
What are times you should wash your hands?
Before and after eating, before and after you cook, after you go to the bathroom
How often should you shower?
Every day!
It helps get rid of the sweat and excess oils on your face.
What is the name of the person you visit who helps to check your teeth to make sure they are well?
Dentist
How long should you wash your hands for?
What do you use to wash your hair?
Shampoo
Should you pop pimples on your face?
No that will only make it worse!
True or False: You should floss once a day
True!
Is it effective to just wash your hands with water?
No, you need soap to clean off the bacteria!
Sometimes you may need to shower more than once in a day. What is a reason you might need to shower again?
Answers will vary but could include after you work out, after farm chores, if you get dirty
Should you share hairbrushes with other people?
No!
How long should you keep your toothbrush?
a. 1-2 weeks
b. 2 years
c. 3-4 months
Is hand sanitizer as effective as washing your hands?
Not quite. If you are able to, you should wash your hands with soap and water. However, if soap and water is not available you can use hand sanitizer
Where do you put deodorant?
On your armpits
If you exercise in one outfit, should you wear that outfit the next day?
No, it needs to be washed!
What is a cavity and what can cause cavities?
A cavity is a hole in your tooth caused by plaque (which can be from not brushing your teeth or eating too many sugary foods)
True or false: You can use a bar of soap or foamy-soap to wash your hands.
True! Both work equally as well.
They get old skin cells on them and can grow bacteria.