Dental
Germs
Washing
True or False
A Little Bit of Everything!
100

How many times a day should you brush your teeth?

What is 2-3 times a day

100

What is actually a booger? (Hint: 3 things!)

What is GERMS, DIRT, and DUST. (SICK!! Blow your nose and get that gunk out of there!)

100
How often should you take a shower?
What is EVERY DAY!!!
100

When you brush your teeth, you should only brush your teeth, not your tongue?

What is FALSE, BRUSH YOUR TONGUE! Brushing your tongue helps get rid of the germs that cause bad breath!

100

What is one product you can use to prevent underarm odor?


**Name 2 more for and extra 100 points!**

What is deodorant!

200

How many minutes should you spend brushing your teeth?

What is 2-3 minutes

200

What is the most effective way to stop germs from spreading?

What is Washing your hands

200

How often should you wash your hair?

Teacher Response

200
Using Q-Tips or Cotton Swabs to clean your ears is a good hygiene habit.
What is False. You can damage your ear canal with Q-Tips. Soap and water is the best thing!
200

Where can you get hygiene supplies if you need some?

What is the store or come and see your friendly social worker for the hygiene goods! ( Some items include toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, and shampoo!)

300

How often should you get a new tooth brush? 

A) every week 

B) once a month 

C) once a year or 

D) every 3 months

What is every 3 months!!

300
How long should you wash your hands for? A) 5 seconds B) 5 minutes C) 20 seconds or D) I don't need to wash my hands
What is 20 seconds, or sing happy birthday twice!
300

What are the 2 best ways to help with body odor or "B.O"?

What is shower daily and wear DEODORANT!!!

300
Drinking water is great for your body, but it has nothing to do with bad breath.
What is False. The more water you drink, the less stinkier your breath will be! DRINK MORE WATER!
300

Where do you go if you have to fart or pass gas? HINT:Not in the middle of class or at the lunch table

What is the BATHROOM. Try to hold it, but if you cannot make it, make sure to say "excuse me".

400

Name some things that cause bad breath...

What is not brushing your teeth or foods (i.e. garlic, orange juice, cheese, and onion)

400

How many types of germs live in or on your body?

A) 10

B) 30

C) 500 

D) 1000

What is 1000! That's a lot of GERMS!

400

Where are the two most common places germs are missed when washing your hands?

What is your fingernails and thumbs!

400
When you shower, you are not able to eliminate all of the germs on your body without using soap or body wash.
What is TRUE! If you ran out of soap, shampoo will be the next best thing, but it is not as effective at getting rid of all of the germs and bacteria!
400

What is the largest organ in your body. (Some organs include your heart, liver, skin, and kidneys)

What is your SKIN!!! (Random Fact: Did you know that your skin sheds approximately 1.6 pounds of dead skin cells a year!)

500

What kind of beverages increase your risk of cavities?

What is sugary drinks or soda

500

What is the most common thing found in your belly button? (Hint: It is not lint)

What is Staph (A type of bacteria). Yes you do need to clean your belly button, but don't use a Q-Tip. Wash gently with soap and water.

500

Shampoo can be used as a substitute for soap/body wash and it is just as effective at getting rid of germs. (T or F)

What is FALSE! If you are out of body wash, shampoo is the next best thing to get rid of germs, but it is not as effective!

500
Using good hygiene shows respect for yourself and others around you!
What is TRUE! Good hygiene is a simple way to show respect for yourself and others!
500

If we shower and use soap, it is okay to wear unwashed clothes and underwear.

What is NO, NO, NO!!!!! You can still smell.... Dirty clothes can carry millions of germs and bacteria. Not only can they be smelly, but they can also make you sick!