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Hygiene 101

MBMS Health. Hygiene 101. Healthy Teeth. What Harms Teeth? Plaque- soft sticky film created by bacteria Tartar- hard material Gingivitis- gums become red and swollen and bleed easily. Ways to prevent teeth issues . Floss once a day Brush at least twice a day

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Hygiene 101

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  1. MBMS Health Hygiene 101

  2. Healthy Teeth • What Harms Teeth? • Plaque- soft sticky film created by bacteria • Tartar- hard material • Gingivitis- gums become red and swollen and bleed easily

  3. Ways to prevent teeth issues • Floss once a day • Brush at least twice a day • Use toothpaste that contains flouride • Visit dentist twice a year • Eat fruit, veggies and foods high in calcium

  4. Taking Care of your eyes • Protect your eyes from eyestrain • Protect eyes from injury • Protect eyes from conjunctivitis • Get regular check ups • Wear sunglasses in the sun

  5. Vision Problems • Farsightedness- you can see far objects clearly but closer objects appear blurry. • Nearsightedness- you can see close objects, but distant objects appear blurry. • Astigmatism- the shape of your lens causes a wavy or blurred image. • All of these vision problems can be fixed with glasses or contact lens.

  6. Ears help us to hear and to keep our balance. Taking care of our ears: • Protect ears from sounds over 90 decibels. • Protect ears from the cold. Wear earmuffs to avoid ear infection. • Have your hearing checked regularly. • Clean ears regularly but use q-tips with caution! • Use earplugs if needed when swimming.

  7. Hair Care • Washing- gentle shampoo, limit use of hair dryers and irons • Brushing- daily! Get a haircut every 4-6 weeks.

  8. Skin Function: • Protects your organs • Controls temperature of body • Shields against water • Nerve endings feel temperature, pressure, and pain • Shower and bathe daily • Get enough sleep • Wash face 2 times a day • Wear sun block • Wear deodorant daily • Acne- skin condition caused by overly active oil glands.

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