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27/07/2025

24/07/2025

Bringing Healthcare Closer to the Community

Care 104.3 THE WAY FM, in partnership with Bicol Regional Hospital and Medical Center (BRHMC), Cabangan High School Faculty and Staff, Philippine Navy, Philippine National Police, Philippine Air Force, Mayon Magayon Massage Center, City Health Office of Legazpi, and Communicating Christ in Our World, successfully conducted a Medical and Dental Mission last July 19, 2025, at Cabangan High School, Legazpi City.

The Dental Unit rendered PREVENTIVE, RESTORATIVE, and CURATIVE dental services (dental consultation, oral prophylaxis, tooth filling, and tooth extraction).

24/07/2025

During the BRHMC Health Caravan in Juan M. Alberto Memorial District Hospital, San Andres, Catanduanes held on July 21-24, 2025, the Dental Unit rendered PREVENTIVE, RESTORATIVE, and CURATIVE dental services by utilizing the Dental Bus. These services include:
1. Dental Consultation
2. Fluoride Treatment
3. Oral Prophylaxis
4. Tooth Filling
5. Tooth Extraction

24/07/2025

During the BRHMC Health Caravan in Juan M. Alberto Memorial District Hospital, San Andres, Catanduanes held on July 21-24, 2025, the Dental Unit rendered PREVENTIVE, RESTORATIVE, and CURATIVE dental services by utilizing the Dental Bus. These services include:
1. Dental Consultation
2. Fluoride Treatment
3. Oral Prophylaxis
4. Tooth Filling
5. Tooth Extraction

24/07/2025

A dental cavity can become life-threatening.
This isn’t fearmongering—it’s a medical fact.

What many dismiss as “just a broken tooth” can become a direct pathway for bacteria to enter the body. Once a cavity reaches the pulp, harmful microbes can travel beyond the mouth—invading the jawbone, entering the bloodstream, and potentially causing severe conditions like sepsis or infective endocarditis—a dangerous inflammation of the heart’s inner lining.

What you see in this image isn’t just poor dental hygiene. It’s a reminder of what can happen when oral health is neglected. Tooth decay may start silently, but its consequences can be loud—and irreversible.

🦷 Remember, a cavity is an active infection, an open wound inside the mouth. In its early stages, it may not cause pain—but once symptoms appear, the damage is already advanced.

📌 Oral health is not just about a beautiful smile. It’s directly linked to your overall health—and in some cases, even your survival.

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This post is for public awareness. It does not replace professional dental advice. If you notice any symptoms—pain, swelling, sensitivity—please consult your dentist promptly.

23/07/2025

𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗞𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗔 𝗦𝗔 𝗛𝗨𝗟𝗬𝗢 𝟮𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

Memorandum Circular No. 91 - suspensyon ng trabaho sa mga opisina ng gobyerno dahil sa patuloy na malakas na pag-ulan dulot ng Southwest Monsoon, wala paring konsulta ang mga sumusunod:

• OUT-PATIENT DEPARTMENT (OPD)
• BICOL CANCER CENTER (BCC)
• HEART STATION
• BRONCHOLOGY UNIT
• BESH HUB

Lahat ng naka-iskedyul at follow-up check-up ay muling tatanggapin sa pagbabalik ng regular na operasyon.

Mananatiling bukas ang Emergency Department (ED) ng BRHMC para sa mga emergency cases.

Mag-ingat po tayong lahat!

22/07/2025

𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗞𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗔 𝗦𝗔 𝗛𝗨𝗟𝗬𝗢 𝟮𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

Dahil sa Memorandum Circular No. 90 - suspensyon ng trabaho sa mga opisina ng gobyerno dahil sa patuloy na malakas na pag-ulan dulot ng Southwest Monsoon, walang konsulta ang mga sumusunod:

• OUT-PATIENT DEPARTMENT (OPD)
• BICOL CANCER CENTER (BCC)
• HEART STATION
• BRONCHOLOGY UNIT
• BESH HUB

Lahat ng naka-iskedyul at follow-up check-up ay muling tatanggapin sa pagbabalik ng regular na operasyon.

Mananatiling bukas ang Emergency Department (ED) ng BRHMC para sa mga emergency cases.

Mag-ingat po tayong lahat!

20/07/2025

Kita-kits, Catanduanes! 🌟

Handa na ang BRHMC Health Caravan Team na maghatid ng libreng serbisyong medikal para sa ating mga kababayan sa San Andres, Catanduanes mula Hulyo 21–24, 2025, sa Juan M. Alberto (JMA) Memorial District Hospital.

Ano ang hatid namin?
✅ Surgical & Medical Case Management
✅ Derma “Kilatis Kutis”
✅ Mental Health Consultation
✅ HIV/AIDS Screening
✅ Cancer Screening
✅ Dental Services
✅ Reproductive Health
✅ Adolescent Health & Teen Wellness

Bukas kami mula 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Tara na’t sabay-sabay nating paunlarin ang kalusugan ng bawat Bikolano! ❤️

BRHMC: Quality Healthcare for All, Excellent Service, Our Call!

20/07/2025

The longer treatment is delayed, the more invasive and expensive it becomes.⏰💸

Tooth decay begins silently. In the earliest stage, you may not see or feel anything. But beneath the surface, enamel is already demineralizing due to acids from plaque bacteria. At this stage, a simple fluoride treatment can stop and even reverse the damage—saving your tooth and avoiding future pain.

As decay progresses, it breaks through the enamel into the dentin, leading to visible cavities. This requires a filling. Delay further, and the decay may reach the pulp, needing root canal treatment and a crown. In worst cases, the tooth becomes unsalvageable, needing extraction and replacement with an implant or bridge—both costly and time-intensive.

Early dental visits, regular check-ups, and preventive care are the smartest ways to protect both your teeth and your wallet.

20/07/2025

Aggressive brushing doesn’t make teeth cleaner—it makes them weaker. When too much force is applied while brushing, it can erode the enamel, which is the natural protective layer of the tooth. Once this enamel wears away, it doesn't grow back, leading to increased sensitivity and a higher risk of cavities.

Excessive pressure also harms the gums. It can push the gum tissue away from the teeth, causing gum recession. This exposes the tooth roots, making them vulnerable to damage, decay, and infection. Over time, it may even lead to tooth mobility and loss if not addressed.

Proper brushing is not about force, but about technique. A soft-bristled toothbrush and gentle, circular motions are most effective in removing plaque without damaging the teeth or gums. Brushing should feel comfortable—not painful or harsh.

Healthy brushing protects both teeth and gums. Aggression in oral care does more harm than good.