Personal Hygiene and Grandma's Dentures

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Match each hygiene practice with its consequence:

Not bathing daily = Smelling awful and losing friends Not cleaning face, ears, and neck = Experiencing itching all day Not cleaning hands and feet = Being disallowed to eat by Mum Not trimming fingernails and toenails = Trapping dirt and getting a stomach ache

Match the items with their related descriptions:

Dentures = Special teeth worn by Grandma Drumstick = Favorite food Grandma can't chew without dentures Brushing teeth = Removes trapped food and prevents tooth decay Rinsing mouth = Done after meals, snacks and sweets

Match the effects with their causes:

Bad Breath = Not removing stuck food Tooth Decay = Not brushing teeth Difficulty Speaking = Grandma not wearing dentures Stomach Ache = Eating food with dirty fingernails

Match the oral practices with their proper timing:

<p>Brush teeth = After meals Brush teeth = Before going to bed Rinse mouth = After sweets</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the actions with what they prevent:

<p>Bathing = Prevents body odor Washing Hair = Prevents oily hair look Cleaning Skin = Prevents itchiness Trimming Nails = Prevents trapping dirt</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is daily hygiene?

The practice of keeping your body clean to maintain health and prevent bad odors.

What are dentures?

Artificial teeth that replace missing natural teeth.

What does it mean to brush your teeth?

To remove food particles and plaque from teeth using a toothbrush and toothpaste.

What is tooth decay?

The breakdown of tooth enamel caused by acids produced by bacteria in plaque.

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What is bad breath?

An unpleasant odor coming from the mouth.

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Study Notes

Bathing and washing hair daily is important to prevent body odor.
Neglecting to clean the face, behind the ears, and around the neck causes itching.
Cleaning hands and feet is necessary before meals.
Trimming fingernails and toenails prevents dirt from accumulating underneath, which can cause stomach aches.
Dentures are special teeth worn by Grandma to replace missing teeth.
Grandma cannot enjoy certain foods like drumsticks because she can't chew them without dentures.
Grandma's speech is unclear without her dentures, making it difficult to understand her.
Brush teeth after meals and before bed to prevent bad breath and tooth decay.
Rinsing mouth even after having snacks and sweets is important to prevent bad breath and tooth decay.