Chapter 6Personal Health

Lesson 1Your Teeth, Skin,and Hair

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Actions you take to improve or maintain your health

Soft, colorless, sticky film containing bacteria that grows on your teeth

A substance that fights tooth decay

The thicker inner layer of the skin

The thinner outer layer of the skin

hygiene

plaque

fluoride

epidermis

dermis

sunscreen

acne

dandruff

cuticle

A cream or lotion that filters our some UV rays

A skin condition caused by overly active oil glands

The flaking of the outer layer of dead skin cells

A nonliving band of outer skin around fingernails and toenails

In this lesson, you will learn to

recognize ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy.

identify ways to take care of your skin.

describe how to care for your hair and nails.

apply the skills of advocacy to inform others about proper tooth

and gum care.

Predicting

Read the major and minor

headings in this lesson.

Write a sentence about the

kind of advice you think will

be given for each heading.

Headings in this Lesson:• Looking Your Best• Healthy Teeth and Gums• Keeping Teeth and Gums Healthy• Regular Dental Checkups• Healthy Skin• Dealing with Acne• Healthy Hair• Problem Hair and Hair Problems• Your Nails

Looking Your Best

Caring for your appearance includes paying attention to hygiene.

hygiene The actions you take to improve or maintain your health

Good hygienemakes you feel good

about yourself

Good hygienemakes you feel good

about yourself

You are moreconfident around

others

You are moreconfident around

others

Good hygienekeeps your body

healthy

Good hygienekeeps your body

healthy

Mental/EmotionalHealth

Social Health Physical Health

Healthy Teeth and Gums

Your teeth make it possible for you to chew and grind food.

Your gums anchor your teeth in your mouth and keep them in place.

Tooth and Gum Problems

Tooth decay begins with the formation of plaque.

plaque A soft, colorless, sticky film containing bacteria that grows on your teeth

If plaque is not removed, it eventually hardens and becomes tartar.

Tooth and Gum Problems

Keeping Teeth and Gums Healthy

The three things you can do to prevent teeth and gum problems are brushing, flossing, and eating right.

When you brush, use a toothpaste that contains fluoride.

fluoride A substance that fights tooth decay

Regular Dental Checkups

You should get regular dental checkups twice a year.

If your teeth need straightening, your dentist may refer you to an orthodontist.

Healthy Skin

Your skin is the biggest organ of your body.

The two main layers of the skin are the epidermis and the dermis.

epidermis The thinner outer layer of the skin

dermis The thicker inner layer of the skin

Skin Care

The most important part of skin care is cleansing.

You should protect your skin with sunscreen.

sunscreen A cream or lotion that filters out some UV rays

The sun’s rays are strongest between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M.

Dealing with Acne

Mild acne can be treated at home.

acne A skin condition caused by overly active oil glands

For serious cases, you may need to see a dermatologist.

Healthy Hair

Your hair is made up of a substance called keratin.

The roots of the hair are in the dermis and are housed in pockets called follicles.

Hair Care

Tips for maintaining healthy hair include:

Wash regularly with a gentle shampoo and conditioner

Let hair dry naturally or use a hair dryer on low heat

Avoid styling irons and high heat.

Brush regularly

Problem Hair and Hair Problems

Common conditions include:

Dry scalp

Oily scalp

Dandruff

Head lice

dandruff The flaking of the outer layer of dead skin cells

Your Nails

To keep nails healthy:

Use a cuticle stick to push back the cuticle

Trim your nails using a nail clipper

Cut your toenails straight across

cuticle a nonliving band of outer skin around the fingernail or toenail

Your Nails

To keep nails healthy:

Use an emery board or nail file to round out the ends

Never bite your nails

What I Learned

Vocabulary What is plaque?

Lesson 1 Review

What I Learned

Recall Between what hours are the sun’s UV raysstrongest?

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What I Learned

Explain What are two ways to treat acne?

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Thinking Critically

Hypothesize What can happen to your teeth and gums if you do not floss regularly?

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Thinking Critically

Compare In what ways are hair and nails similar?How are they different?

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Chapter 6Personal Health

Lesson 1Your Teeth, Skin,and Hair

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