Bancaya Dental Clinic

28/11/2025

🔰 Why Does Tooth Pain Get Worse at Night? Key Reasons Every Patient Should Know

Many patients report that tooth pain becomes significantly stronger during the night, especially when trying to sleep. This pattern is common and can be explained by several physiological and behavioral factors that make nighttime discomfort more intense.

✅ First, when you lie down, blood flow to the head increases, raising pressure inside inflamed dental tissues. This heightened pressure amplifies sensitivity and makes existing pain feel sharper. Additionally, nighttime is when distractions disappear — without daily activities to occupy the mind, you become more aware of the discomfort, making the pain seem stronger.

☑️ Another important factor is bruxism (teeth grinding), which often worsens during sleep. Clenching or grinding puts stress on teeth, gums, and jaw muscles, aggravating existing inflammation or cavities. Decreased saliva production at night also contributes: saliva helps buffer acids and soothe tissues, so when levels drop, the mouth becomes more vulnerable to irritation.

👉 Finally, untreated dental problems such as cavities, pulpitis, cracked teeth, or gum infections tend to flare up more at rest, signaling the need for prompt professional evaluation.

If you experience nighttime tooth pain, it’s a strong indicator that you should schedule a dental visit as soon as possible.

08/11/2025

“Wala pa namang masakit, di muna ako pupunta sa dentista.”
“Wala pa namang butas, okay pa ’yan.”

Pero… are you sure? Kasi ang cavities, parang ninja, tahimik pero deadly. ‘Di agad nagpaparamdam… tapos booogsh! Malalim na pala sa ilalim.

Wag hintayin na magtampo ang ngipin mo bago ka magpatingin. Mas masaya ang check-up kaysa bunot, promise. 😅

Visit us now! 🦷

25/10/2025

23/10/2025

23/10/2025

Ang mga baby teeth ay higit pa sa pagkakaroon ng isang cute smile. Mahalaga ang mga ito sa tamang paglaki at overall development ng bata. Ang malusog na ngipin ay tumutulong sa maayos na pag-nguya at tamang nutrisyon, na kailangan para sa lumalaking katawan ng bata.

Ginagabayan din ng mga baby teeth ang paglabas ng mga permanent teeth sa tamang posisyon, kaya nakakatulong ito maiwasan ang sungki o siksik na ngipin. 🦷 Ang maagang pag-aalaga sa baby teeth ay pundasyon ng matibay at malusog na ngiti hanggang pagtanda.

01/10/2025

26/09/2025

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.

10/09/2025