Personal Hygiene: Bathing, Teeth, and Nail Care

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Match each hygiene activity with its consequence:

Not bathing daily = Awful smell Not cleaning hands and feet = Mum will not let you eat Not trimming nails = Dirt trapped and stomach ache Not cleaning face, ears, and neck = Itching all day

Match the term with the correct definition.

Dentures = Special teeth for those without all their teeth. Bad breath = Unpleasant smell from the mouth Tooth decay = Damage to teeth caused by acids Hygiene = Practices for maintaining cleanliness and health

Match each dental hygiene practice with its benefit:

Brushing teeth after meals = Removes food particles stuck between the teeth Rinsing mouth after snacks = Helps prevent tooth decay Regular dental check-ups = Helps maintain healthy gums. Flossing daily = Helps to prevent bad breath

Match each personal hygiene activity with when it should be performed:

<p>Take a Bath = Everyday Wash face, ears, and neck = Everyday Brush your teeth = After meals and before bed Wash hads and feet = Before meals</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the food item with the related scenario:

<p>Sweets = Rinse mouth even after having snacks. Drumstick = Grandma cannot enjoy many types of food. Any Food = Brush away food that is stuck between my teeth Eating Food = Without her dentures, Grandma cannot speak very clearly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Personal Hygiene

The practice of keeping your body clean, including regular bathing and hair washing.

Dentures

Artificial teeth used to replace missing teeth.

Mouth Rinsing

To wash the mouth with fluid to remove food particles and freshen breath.

Tooth Decay

Damage to tooth enamel caused by bacteria and acids from food.

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Bad Breath

An unpleasant odor coming from the mouth.

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Study Notes

Daily bathing and hair washing is essential to avoid body odor
Neglecting to wash the face, behind the ears, and around the neck leads to itching
Unclean hands and feet can prevent you from eating
Untrimmed fingernails and toenails collect dirt
Dirt trapped under nails can cause stomach aches when eating with hands
Dentures are special teeth worn by Grandma because she does not have all her teeth
Dentures allow Grandma to speak clearly
Grandma is unable to enjoy many types of food, such as her favorite drumstick, because of not having teeth
Brushing after meals and before bed prevents bad breath and tooth decay
Rinsing the mouth after snacks and sweets is also essential