Bancaya Dental Clinic

13/09/2025

Many people assume baby teeth don’t matter because “they’ll fall out anyway,” but this is one of the biggest misconceptions in dentistry. Primary teeth act as natural placeholders, guiding the proper alignment and eruption of the permanent teeth growing underneath. If these teeth are neglected—whether due to untreated cavities, trauma, or early loss—the permanent teeth can erupt in the wrong position, leading to crowding, misalignment, or even impacted teeth.

The roots of baby teeth sit very close to the developing buds of adult teeth. When infection spreads through an untreated cavity, it can travel beyond the roots and directly affect the permanent teeth beneath. This may cause discoloration, enamel defects, or malformation in the incoming tooth. In severe cases, the infection can even damage the surrounding bone, making future eruptions more complicated.

Caring for baby teeth is therefore not only about preventing pain or infection in childhood, but also about protecting the future smile. Regular dental check-ups, timely treatment of cavities, and proper home care create a healthy environment for permanent teeth to grow strong and correctly positioned. What happens in the early years leaves a lasting imprint—healthy baby teeth are the foundation for a lifetime of oral health.

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27/08/2025

👶 Did you know? Putting your baby to sleep with a bottle of milk or juice can silently destroy their teeth.

When a child falls asleep with a bottle, the liquid pools around their teeth. Milk, formula, or juice all contain natural sugars. While your baby sleeps, bacteria in the mouth feed on these sugars and produce acid. This acid attacks the delicate enamel of primary teeth, leading to rapid and severe decay — a condition known as Baby Bottle Caries.

Baby teeth may seem temporary, but they are essential for your child’s health. They guide proper speech, chewing, nutrition, and also act as natural placeholders for permanent teeth. When cavities occur early, children may suffer from pain, infections, difficulty eating, and even long-term effects on the growth of permanent teeth.

The earliest signs are white chalky spots or brown stains on the front teeth. If ignored, these progress to painful cavities and infections that often require dental treatment, even in very young children.

💡 Prevention is simple and powerful:

✅ Never put your baby to bed with a bottle of milk or juice — offer only water if needed.

✅ Wipe your baby’s gums with a clean cloth after feeding and start brushing as soon as the first tooth appears.

✅ Visit a dentist by your child’s first birthday for a professional check-up.

Protecting your child’s smile starts from day one. A small change in bedtime habits can prevent lifelong dental problems. 🦷✨

21/08/2025

Clinic's open during these two August holidays.
August 21, 2025
August 25, 2025

18/08/2025

Surgical Removal of 4 impacted third molars.
Done by Dr. Bancaya and Dr. Gamboa

13/08/2025

A child’s dental journey begins the moment their first tooth appears, usually around six months of age. At this stage, many parents may think cavities are a concern only for older children, but even one small tooth is vulnerable to decay. The mouth naturally harbors bacteria, and when sugars from milk or food interact with these bacteria, acids form and can damage the enamel. Early decay in baby teeth can progress quickly, causing pain, infection, and even affecting the permanent teeth developing beneath.

Introducing dental care from the very beginning is one of the best gifts you can give your child. Gently cleaning the gums before teeth erupt helps your baby get used to oral hygiene. Once the first tooth appears, using a soft baby toothbrush with a smear of fluoride toothpaste not only cleans but also strengthens the enamel. Avoiding bedtime bottles with milk or juice reduces prolonged sugar exposure during sleep, when saliva flow is low and teeth are most at risk.

The early years set the stage for a lifetime of oral health. Baby teeth may be temporary, but they hold space for adult teeth, guide proper jaw growth, and play a vital role in speech and nutrition. Scheduling a dental visit by the first birthday ensures professional guidance, early detection of any problems, and helps the child become comfortable in the dental environment from the start. Investing in those first teeth is truly investing in the future smile.

12/08/2025

This is why dentists sometimes recommend early wisdom tooth removal — when third molars stay impacted, they can trap the second molar, preventing eruption, causing crowding, and increasing the risk of cysts or bone loss. In this rare case, all three molars in one quadrant are impacted.

11/08/2025

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