By: Mr. Byrne

 You will have those teeth, skin, hair, and nails the rest of your life.  What you do now will affect your teeth, skin, hair, and nails in the future.  Proper care of teeth, skin, hair, and nails will be less expensive in the long run!!! (Less medical bills).

 To keep your gums healthy, Brush daily. Do this at least twice a day, but if possible, brush after every meal.  Fluoride – A substance that helps prevent tooth decay.  Flossing is also important. It removes food trapped between your teeth and along the gum line that rinsing and brushing miss.  Be sure to brush your teeth for at least 2 minutes every time!!!!

 Bacteria live in your mouth. When this combines with saliva and sugar, plaque forms.  Plaque – A thin, sticky film that builds up on teeth and contributes to tooth decay.

 Unremoved plaque may also harden and become tartar.  Tartar – Hardened plaque that threatens gum health.

 Your skin is an Organ, just like your lungs or heart. Nerve Ending Pore Oil Gland Epidermis Dermis Fat Cells Hair Follicle Blood Vessel

 5 main important functions: ◦ Waterproofing. ◦ Vitamin D Formation. ◦ Protection. ◦ Temperature Control. ◦ Sensation.

 Acne is a skin condition that occurs when active oil glands cause hair follicles to become Clogged.  To deal with acne: Gently wash the affected area at least 2 times daily with mild soap and warm water, avoid Touching the area, and avoid using Heavy Makeup or Creams.

 Keep Clean.  Eat Properly and stay physically Active.  Protect yourself from the Sun.  Ultraviolet (UV) Rays: An invisible form of radiation from the sun that can penetrate and change the structure of skin cells.  If you’re going to be in the sun, wear Sun Screen and reapply it every hour.  Avoid Body Decorations such as tattoos and piercings.

 Hair can be styled, cut, colored, and changed in many ways. No matter how you wear it, keeping your hair Clean and Healthy is worth the effort.  Daily Brushing keeps your hair healthy by removing dirt and spreading oils from the roots to the ends.  You should wash your hair regularly using Gentle Shampoo.  Dandruff – A flaking of the outer layer of dead skin cells on the scalp.

 Dandruff is usually caused by Dry Skin.  Head Lice – Parasitic insects that live on the hair shaft and cause itching.  To avoid getting lice, don’t share Combs, Brushes, or Hats.

 Your finger and toenails are made up of the same cells that make up your Hair.  Trim your nails with Nail Clippers.  Smooth rough nail edges with a Nail File or Emery Board.

 Brush twice per day for 2 min each time.  Use fluoride.  Floss daily.

 Keep Clean.  Eat Properly and stay physically Active.  Protect yourself from the Sun.  Wear Sun Screen.  Avoid tattoos and piercings.

 Daily Brushing.  Wash with gentle shampoo.

 Trim your nails with Nail Clippers  Smooth rough nail edges with a Nail File or Emery Board.

 Oil Gland  Epidermis  Dermis  Fat Cells  Hair Follicle  Blood Vessel  Nerve Ending  Pore

 Waterproofing.  Vitamin D Formation.  Protection.  Temperature Control.  Sensation.