Oral Hygiene
How long should you brush your teeth for?
Brush for two minutes and brush twice a day, in the morning and before going to bed. Brushing cleans bacteria and plaque from your teeth which can cause cavities.
How often do you need to take a shower?
Every day to every other day. Use a wash cloth or scrunchy, soap, and make sure to get your stinky areas: feet, armpits, and private areas. You may need to shower more often if you play sports and/or sweat a lot.
Washing your hands with soap and water is always best. What can you use if soap and water are not available?
Hand sanitizer, which you are not allowed to have at school.
Do you have to wear clean underwear everyday or can you just turn it inside out?
For hygenic purposes, you need to change your underwear every day. Your groin area is one of the more sweaty places on your body which can lead to body odor.
How many sweat glands do you have on your body that can cause body odor?
3 million sweat glands. Sweat is just water but when it meets up with the bacteria that lives on your skin, the bacteria changing the chemistry of the sweat causing an unpleasant smell.
Why do you need to floss?
Flossing gets where your toothbrush can't on your teeth. Flossing once a day will remove any remaining food, plaque, and bacteria from in between your teeth, help prevent tooth decay and can reduce your risk of developing gum disease.
What is dandruff?
Dandruff is dry skin flakes that form on the scalp. It can be quite itchy and irritating. To help get rid of dandruff, try using a special dandruff shampoo.
How long should you wash your hands for?
Minimum 20 seconds or "Happy Birthday" two times.
What is mildew on clothing?
Clothing that sits damp or wet for a long time, will start to mold causing a musty or mildew smell to occur.
When you flush your toilet, how far can the germs travel?
Germs from a flushing toilet can travel up to 6 feet. Is your toothbrush in the contamination zone? Close the lid before flushing.
True or False: Should you brush your tongue?
TRUE. Your tongue is just as much of a target for bacteria as your teeth are, even if it is not at risk for developing cavities itself. Bacteria will accumulate greatly in the areas of the tongue between the taste buds and other tongue structures.
Name 3 of the five places on our body that sometimes we forget to wash..
-behind the ears
-front and back of neck
-between toes
-bottom of feet
-back
Give 3 examples of when you should wash your hands
-after using the bathroom
-after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing
-before eating and handling food/cooking
-after taking out the trash
-after changing a diaper
-before and after touching a sick or injured person or visiting someone in the hospital
-after touching animals or animal waste
How much do your feet sweat a day?
A half a cup to a cup of sweat a day comes from your feet. That's why it is so important to wear socks so they absorb the sweat instead of shoes.
What has 500 times more germs on it than your toilet?
Your cell phone. When was the last time you cleaned your cell phone?
What is a cavity?
A cavity is a hole in your tooth that forms when your tooth is decaying or breaking down. Cavities are caused by plaque and bacteria in your mouth. It is important that when you have a cavity to get it repaired. Cavities can cause discomfort and bad smells to occur in your mouth.
Why do we need to shower?
Washing and bathing are the most important ways of maintain good health and protecting ourselves from infections, illnesses and ailments. Maintaining cleanliness is also important for our self-confidence, physical and emotional well-being. The main purpose of washing is to remove dirt and odors.
During hand washing, which areas of the hands are missed the most?
-thumbs
-between fingers
-fingertips
How many times can you wear clothes over again before washing?
The typical rule is, if there are any body fluids on them, they smell, they are against your body or obvious stains that should be washed after they are worn. If you clothes are layered, like a sweatshirt over a t-shirt, you may be able to wear the sweatshirt 2-3 days.
What is a pimple or black head?
Pimples are pores on your face that become clogged with oil, dead skin cells or bacteria. Blackheads are hair follicles that become clogged with the same things.
How often should you replace your toothbrush?
You should replace your toothbrush every 3-4 months or when it begins to fray. Consider getting a new toothbrush sooner if you have been sick, especially if the toothbrush is stored close to other toothbrushes.
How often should someone wash their hair?
It depends on how thick and oily your hair is. If you have fine, thin hair you need to wash your hair every day to every other day. If your hair is thick and/or curly hair, or add moisturizing products to your hair, you may need to wash your once a week or every two weeks. If you play sports, sweat a lot or live in a humid environment you should be washing your hair more frequently.
How long can a cold or flu virus survive on surfaces like a table or desk?
6 to 24 hours. After vaccinations, washing your hands is the best way to prevent getting the flu. Washing your hands can also help to prevent diarrhea and respiratory illnesses. One million lives a year could be saved by hand washing.
How often should you wash your sheets/bedding?
Every 1-2 weeks to remove sweat, skin and bacteria. You may need to wash them sooner if someone in the family is sick, if you tend to sleep naked, or if you go to bed without showering after a workout.
What is the body process that begins around ages 9-15, when hormones cause increased oil and sweat production?
Puberty. In addition to increased oil and sweat production you may also notice
-oily or dry scalp, hair, or skin (especially on face)
-stinky feet from active sweat glands (producing a pint of sweat a day)
-hair growth under arms, legs, and in genital area