Oral Care
How long should you brush your teeth for?
About 2 minutes
How many seconds should you scrub your hands for?
30 seconds
How does your body cool off?
It sweats
Germs such as sweat and dirt can make us sick. True or False
False (Bacteria and viruses are the type of germs that can make you sick)
Which has more germs, a toilet seat or a dollar bill?
A dollar bill
How often should you change your toothbrush?
Every 3 months
Why should I keep my nails clean?
Dirt can get under your nails and stay there!
When should you use deodorant?
In the morning. Before physical activity.
What should you keep clean to have good hygiene?
Body, Hands, Hair, Clothes
What should you use in the shower?
Shampoo, soap, wash cloth
What is a cavity?
A hole in your teeth that can grow bigger and bigger over time! Caused by plaque.
Why is dirt on your hands bad hygiene?
This dirt has germs and can get onto anything you touch, the germs can make you sick
Sweat glands in your scalp, dead skin cells and excess oil in your scalp can make unwashed hair smelly. True or False?
True
What is personal hygiene?
Taking care of your body, cleaning yourself, getting dental check-ups and more
Where does bacterial plaque stay the longest, and can cause bad breath?
Your tongue
What is plaque?
A sticky, slimy substance made up mostly of germs that causes your teeth to decay.
When should you wash your hands?
After touching waste bins, being near someone who is sick, touching animals, before and after handling food; after using the bathroom and after using a tissue, coughing or sneezing.
How do you stop body odor?
Bathe, deodorant, change clothing
How many times a week should you shower?
At least every other day
What is the place in your school that has the most germs?
The water fountain
What two things can you do to greatly reduce bad breath?
Floss and brush your teeth
What are the 5 steps to washing your hands?
1. Wet your hands
2. Put soap on your hands
3. Scrub hands and fingernails
4. Rinse hands off
5. Dry hands
Why is it important to shower?
To make sure our body is clean by getting rid of germs and bacteria and to not stink
What is personal hygiene a good prevention of?
Diseases and sickness
What disease can you get if you do not wash your feet and socks properly?
Athlete's foot