Tooth Buddy Dental Clinic

24/12/2025

Friendly reminder! Merry Christmas!🎄

18/12/2025

❗❗❗Prevention is better than cure!

This is what an untreated cavity really looks like — from the inside.

The dark area at the top is advanced dental caries, where bacteria have destroyed the enamel and dentin. Beneath it lies the pulp chamber, rich in nerves and blood vessels — shown here inflamed and exposed.

Once decay reaches this depth, pain is no longer just “toothache.” It is nerve infection, inflammation, and a gateway for bacteria to enter the bloodstream.

At this stage, a simple filling is no longer enough. Treatment usually requires root canal therapy or extraction — both more complex, costly, and invasive than early care.

17/12/2025

Just a little friendly reminder.

When a tooth is lost, the jawbone beneath it no longer receives stimulation from chewing. As a result, the body begins to break down the unused bone — a process called bone resorption.

Research shows that up to 25% of the jawbone can be lost within the first year if a missing tooth is not replaced. This bone loss mainly affects the alveolar bone, which supports the teeth, and it progresses most rapidly during the first 6–12 months.

Over time, bone loss can lead to shifting teeth, bite problems, facial changes, and difficulty placing dental implants later. What starts as a single missing tooth can gradually affect overall oral health.

Replacing missing teeth early — especially with options that restore chewing forces — helps preserve jawbone strength, facial structure, and long-term dental health.

14/12/2025

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12/12/2025

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TOP SCHOOLS: December 2025 DLE Results
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~Source: PRC Official

30/11/2025

To our dear patients, with the holiday season fast approaching, please be guided by our clinic schedule for the month of December. Wishing everyone a joyful and healthy holiday!

30/11/2025

Brushing before bed does more than keep your mouth clean — it may also support your heart. Overnight, oral bacteria multiply and can slip into the bloodstream, triggering inflammation that plays a role in heart disease.

Maintaining a nightly brushing habit lowers bacterial buildup, keeping gums healthier and reducing the chance of these microbes entering circulation. A cleaner mouth means less internal stress on the heart.

Research from the National Library of Medicine links consistent nighttime brushing with a lower risk of cardiovascular complications. A small daily habit could contribute to stronger long-term heart health.

20/11/2025

Patient: “I know somebody that can do it cheaper.”

A few days later… 😅

16/11/2025

This is why missing teeth should be replaced ASAP.

16/11/2025

Schedule your consultation today🦷✨

📩 Tooth Buddy Dental Clinic
📞+63 917 379 6508
📌 BLK 12 LOT 8 SANTOL ST. OLIVARES HOMES 7 BRGY SANTO TOMAS, BIÑAN CITY,LAGUNA

The more you wait, the more you pay. 😊

16/11/2025

🚨One missing tooth is never “just one tooth.”
The moment a tooth is lost, the entire mouth begins to shift — quietly at first, but with real long-term consequences.

When the empty space stays untreated, neighboring teeth slowly drift and tilt into the gap. This leads to misalignment, uneven spacing, and harder cleaning, allowing food to pack in and increasing the chances of cavities and gum infection.

The opposing tooth in the opposite jaw also begins to drop into the space — a process called supereruption. This weakens the bite and disrupts the natural balance of the jaws.

As the bite changes, extra pressure lands on the TMJ. Over time, this can trigger jaw pain, clicking sounds, stiffness, or even recurring headaches. Chewing efficiency also drops, forcing other teeth to overwork and wear down faster.

Below the missing tooth, the jawbone starts shrinking because it’s no longer being stimulated during chewing. As the bone thins, facial support is lost, giving the face a slightly sunken or prematurely aged look.

Even worse, trapped food and inflammation around the tilted teeth can spread beyond the mouth and aggravate systemic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes complications, or existing medical problems.

✅ The solution: Replace the missing tooth early — with an implant, bridge, or denture. Restoring even one tooth protects alignment, bite strength, bone health, and overall well-being.