MBMS Health

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  Use toothpaste that contains flouride  Visit dentist twice a year  Eat fruit, veggies and foods high in calcium

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

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.

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.

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

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.