Clean habits

Karen

Brushing teeth
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teeth

Tooth brushing
is the act of scrubbing teeth with a
toothbrush, usually equipped with
toothpaste. Interdental cleaning can be
useful with tooth brushing, and together
these two activities are the primary
means of cleaning teeth, one of the main
aspects of oral hygiene.
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teeth
Purpose of brushing teeth:

When you brush your teeth, you help remove

food and plaque.

Plaque-a sticky white film that forms on your

teeth and contains bacteria.
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teeth
Best time to brush teeth?
Waiting 30 minutes to an hour after eating to brush
your teeth is the best way to ensure that you're
protecting your teeth and not tampering with your
enamel.

Should I brush my teeth everyday?

The American Dental Association recommends
brushing your teeth twice a day with fluoride
toothpaste for two minutes each time.
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teeth
The Proper Way to Brush Your Teeth

♡ Step 1: Start with the outer surfaces of your

teeth. Take your time!
♡Step 2: Tilt your brush at a 45° angle.
♡Step 3: Brush the inner surface of your teeth.
♡ Step 4: Clean the chewing surfaces of your
teeth.
♡Step 5: Brush your tongue.
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teeth
How to take care of your teeth:

1. Brush regularly but not aggressively

2. Use fluoride
3. Floss once a day
4. See a dentist regularly
5. Do not smoke
6. Consider a mouthwash
7. Limit sugary foods and starches
8. Drink water instead of sugary drinks
Washing hands
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hands
What is hand washing?
Hand washing (or handwashing), also
known as hand hygiene, is the act of
cleaning one's hands with soap or
handwash and water to remove
viruses/bacteria/microorganisms, dirt,
grease, or other harmful and unwanted
substances stuck to the hands.
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hands
How Germs Spread

-Touch your eyes, nose, and

mouth with unwashed hands

-Prepare or eat food and drinks

with unwashed hands
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hands

-Touch surfaces or objects that

have germs on them

-Blow your nose, cough, or sneeze

into hands and then touch other
people’s hands or common objects
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hands
Key Times to Wash Hands

-Before, during, and after preparing foo

d
-Before and after eating food
-Before and after treating a cut or woun
d
-After using the toilet
-After changing diapers or cleaning up a
child who has used the
toilet
-After blowing your nose, coughing, or sn
eezing
-After touching an animal, animal feed, o
r animal waste
-After handling pet food or pet treats
-After touching garbage
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hands
Follow Five Steps to Wash Your Hands the Right
Way

Follow these five steps every time.

1. Wet your hands with clean, running water

(warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap.

2. Lather your hands by rubbing them together

with the soap. Lather the backs of your hands,
between your fingers, and under your nails.
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hands
3. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seco
nds.
4. Rinse your hands well under clean
, running
water.

5. Dry your hands using a clean towel o

r air dry
them.
trim m ing
nails
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How to trim your nails

- Nail grooming is a simple yet

important self-care. Not only do
short , well - manicured nails look
great, they are also less likely to
harbor dirt and bacteria, which
can lead to an infection.
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Although nail clipping seems pretty

straightforward, there are some
important steps you should follow
to ensure a healthy cut. To
properly trim your nails
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Recommended the following tips

•Soften the nails .-The best time to trim your

nails is immediately after taking a bath or
shower. However, if that isn't possible, soak
your nail in lukewarm water for a few minutes
to soften them.
•Gather the proper tools. -Use a nail clipper or
nail scissors for your fingernail and toenails.
Remember to disinfect your tools monthly.
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•Smooth uneven or rough edges using a

nail file or emery board. -Always file
the nail in the same direction, as filing
back and forth can weaken your nails.

• Moisturize after trimming to help

keep your nails flexible. - This is
especially important when the air is
dry, as dry nails split more easily.
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• Nails are a reflection of your overall

health. -if you notice a change in the
color, texture, or shape of your nail, see
a board-certified a sign of a disease,
such as melanoma or an infection, such
as a nail fungal infection.
Wiping ears
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WIPING EARS

The ears require very little care when it comes

to cleaning because earwax naturally migrates
from the ear canal to the outer ear where it
dries aad flakes. For most people,a simple wipe
with a washcloth or tissue a few times a week
will remove any earwax that's in the outer ear.
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Types of ear cleaning

equipment

•cotton buds
•ear cleaner or ear pick
•wipes
 Topic: wiping ears

Types of ear cleaning

equipment

•cotton buds
•ear cleaner or ear pick
•wipes