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F US ON WE NE : DENTAL HYGIENE
Dental Hygiene Month is celebrated during Ways to keep your smile at its best include:
the month of October. It is important to • Brush your teeth two times per day for at
recognize dental hygienists during this month, least two minutes.
reinforce the benefi ts of regular dental visits,
and encourage good dental hygiene at home. • Floss daily to remove plaque and food
Poor oral health is associated with chronic caught between the teeth.
diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. Oral • Visit your dentist two times per year for
disease is also associated with risk behaviors preventative cleaning.
such as using tobacco and consuming sugary • Do not use tobacco products.
foods and beverages. Taking care of our teeth
and gums is crucial to avoid cavities and other • Drink fl uoridated water.
oral diseases such as oral cancer. • Limit ca einated beverages such as co ee,

tea, and dark soda.
Source:
https://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/basics/adult-
oral-health/tips.html

A ergen Awarene : MEDICATION ALLERGY
Medication allergies can develop in anyone are penicillin and similar antibiotics. If you medications found in the same “families” are
at any time. They often develop after taking experience a severe allergic reaction, seek known to elicit allergic reactions, so thorough
several doses of the medication, and reactions medical care right away. reporting is necessary if an allergic reaction is
can range from mild to severe. Reactions If you are experiencing an allergic reaction, it is in your health history.
include hives, skin rashes, itchy eyes, and important to inform all health caregivers of the Source:
congestion, as well as breathing issues or medication allergy to prevent any additional https://www.webmd.com/allergies/allergies-
swelling in the mouth or throat. The most reactions depending on the severity. Some medications#1
common medications associated with allergies