Oral Hygiene
How often should I brush my teeth?
At LEAST twice a day- every morning when I wake up, and every night before bed.
My hair is oily and greasy looking, what should I do?
I need to wash my hair with shampoo and conditioner any time my hair looks dirty.
When I take a shower, I need to be sure to wash my hair with...
Shampoo and conditioner.
We're going to the beach today! What should I wear?
A swimsuit, sandals, and sunscreen!
Mom told me to come eat dinner! I'm excited to eat, but first, I need to...
Wash my hands.
What do you use to brush your teeth?
A toothbrush, toothpaste, and mouthwash!
I want to wear my favorite shirt today, but there's a stain on it! What should I do?
I should wear a different shirt today and ask an adult at home to help me wash the stain out of my favorite shirt. I can wear it tomorrow!
True or false- after a shower, I can put on the same clothes and underwear that I was wearing before.
False! I need to put on clean clothes AND clean underwear every time I take a shower.
Should I wear jeans and a t-shirt to bed?
No, those aren't appropriate clothes for bed. I should wear pajamas!
I'm about to sneeze, but I can't get to the box of Kleenex fast enough! Where should I sneeze?
I should sneeze into my elbow.
How long should I brush my teeth for?
At least two minutes.
My nails are long and dirty. What should I do?
I need to cut my nails with nail clippers and make sure I wash my hands with soap and clean underneath my nails.
How often should you take a shower?
At LEAST every other day.
We're going to the zoo today! It's really hot outside, but is it okay if I wear my favorite hoodie?
No way, it's hot outside! I should wear shorts and a t-shirt!
When do I need to wash my hands?
After I go to the bathroom, after I sneeze, and before I eat a meal.
We brush our teeth to help prevent...
Cavities and bad breath!
My armpits stink! What should I do?
I should make sure I have deodorant on, and I should make sure I've taken a shower recently.
I just got done playing outside with my friends. I got kind of sweaty, but I took a shower yesterday...do I need to take another shower today?
Yes!! I need to take a shower if I spent time outside.
Is it okay if I go to school or work in the clothes I slept in?
No! That is not hygienic, my clothes might smell weird and will look dirty. I need to put on clean clothes every morning.
When I need to cough, I should cough into my...
Elbow! This way, I'm not spreading my germs to the people around me.
Tell me all of the steps of brushing your teeth.
Answers will vary but must include- put toothpaste on your tooth brush, brush front and back of teeth, brush tongue, brush roof of mouth, use mouth wash
What should I do if my clothes are dirty and smelly?
I need to put clean clothes on and wash my dirty clothes.
Tell me all of the steps of taking a shower.
Answers will vary but must include- washing hair with shampoo and conditioner and washing body.
I want to wear my favorite shirt to school, but I know I just wore it to school the other day. Is that okay?
No, you need to wear a different shirt. You can wear it again next week!
Tell me the steps of washing your hands.
First I turn the water on, then I get my hands wet, get soap, scrub my hands and wrists, then I rinse the soap off of my hands, and then I dry my hands and turn the water off.