Health Hygiene & Sanitation

Lesson 13 : Personal Hygiene

Oral Hygiene

1. Purpose


1. Prevent odors
2. Prevent infections
3. Prevent tooth decay and loss of teeth
4. Prevent gum disease
5. Increase comfort
6. Enhance taste of food


2. Oral hygiene is provided:


1. Before breakfast
2. After meals
3. At bedtime
4. Other times as requested or necessary


3. Soft/ foam rubber brush


4. Replace every 3months


5. Replace after a cold


6. Soft rubber ball on handle


7. Rinsing


8. Mouthwash


9. Don’t share brush


10. Don’t drink from bottle


11. Flossing 1 x a day


12. Visit dentist regularly