I. Smile Dental Clinic Butuan

15/03/2026

Most babies start getting their first teeth around 6 months of age, and by about 2½–3 years, the full set of 20 primary (baby) teeth is usually present.

Here is the typical timeline of baby tooth eruption:

• Lower central incisors – usually appear first, around 6–10 months
• Upper central incisors – erupt around 8–12 months
• Upper lateral incisors – appear around 9–13 months
• Lower lateral incisors – erupt between 10–16 months

• Upper first molars – usually come in around 13–19 months
• Lower first molars – erupt around 14–18 months

• Upper canines (cuspids) – appear between 16–22 months
• Lower canines – erupt between 17–23 months

• Lower second molars – usually appear between 23–31 months
• Upper second molars – the last to erupt, around 25–33 months

Every child develops at a slightly different pace, so a variation of a few months is usually normal.

By the end of this process, most children have their complete set of 20 baby teeth, which play an important role in chewing, speech development, and guiding permanent teeth into the correct position.

14/03/2026

Impacted Wisdom Teeth: Hidden Risks 🦷
Many impacted third molars remain painless, but they can silently cause distal caries, bone loss, and gum inflammation around second molars. In some cases, odontogenic cysts may develop.
Early evaluation with X-rays is essential. Prophylactic removal can protect adjacent teeth and maintain long-term oral health.
Glitter Dental Clinic – Caring for Your Smile
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14/03/2026

08/03/2026

Dentistry is one of those careers that looks simple from the outside.

You sit back, open wide, and someone fixes your teeth. Easy, right? What most people miss is that behind the mask is a person running on adrenaline, precision, and sheer willpower for hours on end.

The physical strain alone is brutal. Add in the mental load of managing patient expectations, team dynamics, and high-stakes decisions all day, and you have a recipe for exhaustion that most people never see coming.

Kindness toward your dentist matters because they are human first and clinician second.

The same goes for how dentists treat themselves.

Because here is the truth most dental schools never teach: being technically brilliant is not enough to sustain a long career.

The dentists who truly thrive are the ones who protect their mental and relational health with the same intensity they protect their clinical skills.

So please be kind to your dentist even if you’re scared, even if you’re uncomfortable, and even if it costs more money then you’d like to spend.

And remember, most problems in your mouth are completely preventable and the dentist is just finding them. 🤷🏼‍♂️

03/03/2026

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02/03/2026

One of our assistant in Butuan have been reassigned to Davao since our secretary will be giving birth.

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27/02/2026

If you catch a cavity early you might avoid the later stages

23/02/2026

We are so proud of all the parents who prioritize dental health and integrate it into their daily routines. 🦷✨