Dental and oral health is critical to overall readiness, and poor dental hygiene and preventive practices can impact deployability. #dentalhealth
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#DYK: Your birth month is the perfect time to make your yearly appointments - don't neglect your teeth and make your ...
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Dental Did You Know? Dental issues can negatively impact your deployability. Stay mission ready and keep on top of your ...
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Things to do on your birthday:
1. Eat cake.
2. Brush your teeth.
3. Make your annual dentist appointment.
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Dental care isn't just about your kids - don't put off your own care. Schedule your trip to the dentist. http://www ...
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Is your birthday this month? Happy birthday! Now is the perfect time to schedule your dentist appointment #dentalhealth
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Drinks and foods high in sugar can lead to damage to your teeth. Skip the soda to protect your teeth. http://www.cdc.gov ...
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A force that is not dentally prepared may see a fivefold increase in deployed dental emergencies. Regular dental care is ...
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Cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, and other forms of tobacco cause oral cancer, gum disease, and other oral health problems. ...
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Your teeth are your tools for eating - not opening bottles or packages. Stick to using your hands to open containers. ...
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"Be proactive about managing your physical, mental and dental health. Taking strong preventive health measures, like ...
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“Do you know how sleep affects your health? Developing good sleeping habits can help you manage stress and keep you mind ...
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"Military kids serve alongside their service member parent. Regular well child visits screen for chronic diseases, check ...
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“Back to school time is the best time to catch up on routine vaccines! To find a provider, visit https://tricare.mil ...
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“Preventive care doesn’t end when the masks comes off. Make time for regular health screenings. To find a provider, visit ...
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"If you've been postponing your health screenings, its time to get back on track. Schedule your mammogram and/or ...
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"Dental health isn’t just for kids. Adults should get a dental cleaning every year to keep their mouth in good health and ...
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"Don’t put your health on hold. Monitor your diabetes with regular A1C checks. To find a provider, visit www.tricare.mil ...
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"Back to school season is here! Get your child ready for a new school year with a well-child check-up. To find a ...
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"Don’t put your health on hold. Monitor your diabetes with regular A1C checks. To find a provider, visit https://tricare ...
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Last Updated: August 02, 2023