Maria Jaila B. Dizon Dental Clinic - NCDH

23/07/2025

Neglecting oral care during braces treatment can cause irreversible enamel damage, tooth decay, and periodontal disease. 🦷🪥

Wearing braces is a crucial step toward achieving a straight and beautiful smile, but it also requires a higher level of oral care. The brackets and wires create spaces where food particles and plaque can easily accumulate, making it more difficult to clean your teeth properly. If oral hygiene is neglected during orthodontic treatment, it can result in serious problems such as enamel decalcification, tooth decay, and gum inflammation.

Enamel damage appears as white spots around the brackets—early signs of mineral loss that can become permanent. Plaque build-up around the braces can lead to cavities, especially in hard-to-reach areas, and increase the risk of gum disease due to chronic inflammation. Over time, this can compromise not only your dental health but also the final results of your orthodontic treatment.

To prevent these complications, it's essential to brush thoroughly after every meal using an orthodontic toothbrush or electric brush, floss daily with special orthodontic aids, and maintain regular professional cleanings. Good oral hygiene is the foundation for a healthy smile—before, during, and after braces.

19/07/2025

Huy, isuot mo iyang retainer mo, lagot ka na naman kay doc! 🤭

17/07/2025

17/07/2025

Please take note of the following reminders and schedules:

⚠️ for HMO card holders only: a 500-peso hazard fee is required for infection control protocol (no other fees)

JULY SCHED:

JULY 23 (AVAILABLE)
JULY 30 (AVAILABLE)

Message us for Appointments:

📞Viber: 09228313803

💻page: Maria Jaila B. Dizon Dental Clinic - NCDH

🗓️ Clinic every Wednesdays, 10am-3pm but will update schedules from time to time

17/07/2025

Fixing smiles, one tray at a time 😉 That’s what we do as Invisalign Providers!

📩 Message us for your appointments and inquiries (STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENTS ONLY)

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09228313803 (North Caloocan)

13/07/2025

Even losing just one tooth can set off a chain reaction in your mouth. Each tooth plays a specific role in maintaining your bite and helping distribute chewing forces evenly. When one is lost, the teeth around it can begin to shift into the empty space. This movement may not be noticeable at first, but over time it can lead to misalignment, crowding, or gaps elsewhere in the mouth.

Changes in bite alignment can also affect how your upper and lower teeth come together. This imbalance puts extra pressure on the jaw joints (TMJ), muscles, and remaining teeth. As a result, patients may experience discomfort while chewing, jaw fatigue, or even chronic joint issues.

Moreover, a missing tooth leaves that area of the jawbone without stimulation, which can lead to gradual bone loss. Over time, this may alter the shape of your face and weaken support for adjacent teeth. That’s why it’s important to address even a single missing tooth promptly—whether through implants, bridges, or other restorative options—to protect the overall structure and function of your mouth.

11/07/2025

Please take note of the following reminders and schedules:

⚠️ for HMO card holders only: a 500-peso hazard fee is required for infection control protocol (no other fees)

JULY SCHED:

JULY 16 (FULL)
JULY 23 (AVAILABLE)
JULY 30 (AVAILABLE)

Message us for Appointments:

📞Viber: 09228313803

💻page: Maria Jaila B. Dizon Dental Clinic - NCDH

🗓️ Clinic every Wednesdays, 10am-3pm but will update schedules from time to time

10/07/2025

06/07/2025

Recent research shows that more babies are being born without wisdom teeth and even with fewer than the usual 32 teeth. This isn't a defect; it's a reflection of evolution adapting to modern lifestyles. Our jaws are shrinking due to softer modern diets that involve less raw meat, roots, or hard chewing. As a result, our jaws no longer develop as broadly or robustly as they used to, leaving no space for wisdom teeth to erupt. Nature is gradually "editing them out."

The need for extra molars has also diminished. In ancient times, humans relied on wisdom teeth to help grind tough, raw food. Today, with advancements in cooking and food processing, these third molars have become functionally unnecessary. A genetic shift is clearly underway. A 2020 Australian study found a growing number of people being born without some molars or wisdom teeth entirely — an indication of an ongoing evolutionary trend.

This phenomenon is known as “microevolution,” which refers to small, generational changes in human anatomy. Just like how some people are now being born with extra arteries or fewer toes, it demonstrates how our biology is constantly adapting. If this trend continues, future generations may no longer develop wisdom teeth at all, or they'll become extremely rare. The problem of impacted wisdom teeth, which often requires extraction today, could become a thing of the past.

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06/07/2025

Gum disease often develops quietly, without pain, but its early signs are visible — if you know what to look for. Your gums are the foundation of your smile, and when they’re infected, the damage can be deep and lasting. Many people ignore the early symptoms thinking they’re minor or harmless, but they’re not. Catching these signs early can save your teeth, protect your health, and prevent serious treatment later.

Here are 4 warning signs you should never ignore:

🔴 1. Bleeding Gums

If your gums bleed while brushing or flossing, it’s not normal. This is often the first sign of gum disease. The bleeding happens because bacteria and plaque are irritating and inflaming your gums, making them fragile. Many people think they’re brushing too hard, but usually, the gums are already unhealthy.

😣 2. Swollen or Puffy Gums

Healthy gums should be firm and pink. If your gums look red, swollen, or feel tender, it’s a sign of ongoing inflammation. This puffiness happens as your body reacts to the bacterial infection in your mouth. The area may feel sore, tight, or uncomfortable—especially while eating or brushing.

⬇️ 3. Receding Gums

When gums pull back from the teeth, exposing more of the root, it’s called gum recession. This can make your teeth look longer and cause sensitivity. It happens because the infection is destroying the gum tissue and bone. Recession is a sign that the disease is becoming more advanced.

😷 4. Persistent Bad Breath (Halitosis)

Bad breath that doesn’t go away, even after brushing or using mouthwash, can be a sign of gum disease. Bacteria in infected gums produce foul-smelling gases. If this smell returns quickly after cleaning your mouth, it may be coming from deep inside infected gum pockets.

✅ Why It Matters

Gum disease doesn't always hurt in the beginning, but ignoring these signs can lead to tooth loss and affect your overall health. Brushing, flossing, and visiting your dentist regularly can catch these signs early and help you reverse or manage the disease before it gets serious.
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Disclaimer : This post is for educational awareness only and does not replace professional dental advice. For any symptoms, consult your dentist.
🖼 Image is representational and AI-generated for awareness purposes.

05/07/2025

A new review published in the Medical Research Archives (June 2025) highlights a growing concern in dentistry and medicine: the link between oral biofilms and major systemic diseases like diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and pancreatic cancer. Oral biofilms are structured colonies of bacteria that stick to teeth and gums—commonly seen as plaque. While we’ve long known they cause gum disease, this study shows they may also contribute to much more serious health problems.

Researchers explain that when these biofilms cause chronic inflammation in the mouth (like in periodontitis), bacteria and inflammatory molecules can enter the bloodstream. This can disrupt other organs and systems. In patients with diabetes or kidney disease, this added inflammation may worsen their condition. Even more striking, some evidence suggests biofilm-related inflammation may influence cancer development in the pancreas.

This research reinforces the idea that oral health is directly connected to overall health. Maintaining good oral hygiene—brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits—is not just about protecting your teeth, but possibly about preventing or managing life-threatening diseases too. As dentists, this underlines our role in early detection and prevention beyond the mouth.

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04/07/2025

A dental drill, also called an air-turbine handpiece, uses compressed air to spin at extremely high speeds. It can rotate up to 450,000 times in just one minute. That’s even faster than the turbines found in jet engines. This incredible speed helps dentists cut through tooth structure smoothly and precisely, with less pressure and discomfort for the patient.