Gotardo Dental Clinic

25/11/2025

Are you due for a dental cleaning?

Dental cleaning should be done every 6 months.

Palimpyo na 🙂

06/11/2025

Regular clinic hours will resume tomorrow, November 7th.

03/11/2025

Due to the typhoon “Tino”, we will be temporarily closed until further notice.

Stay safe everyone! 🙏

25/10/2025

Clinic will be closed on Oct. 31 to November 2.

We’ll resume on November 3 🙂

12/10/2025

15/09/2025

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.

25/07/2025

Satisfied and happy patient with his new denture 🙂

21/07/2025

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.

14/07/2025

Always use a soft bristle toothbrush 🙂

Brushing harder doesn’t clean better. 🦷✨

Brushing with too much pressure can actually wear down the enamel, which is the protective outer layer of teeth. Once the enamel is gone, it doesn’t grow back, leading to increased tooth sensitivity, yellowing, and a higher risk of cavities.

Aggressive brushing also puts gums at risk, causing the gum tissue to recede and exposing the sensitive root surfaces of the teeth. Over time, this damage can lead to permanent gum loss and even loosen the support around teeth.

Healthy brushing isn’t about force — it’s about technique. Always use a soft-bristled toothbrush and apply gentle pressure using short, circular motions. If the bristles on your toothbrush splay out quickly, that’s a clear sign you’re brushing too hard.

12/07/2025

This is a courteous reminder from your dentist 🙂

Pwede po makahingi ng pricelist? 🤔

We hear this all the time — and we love how curious and involved patients are! 🥰

Pero real talk? Minimum price nagbibigay kami, pero 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬. And here’s why:

✅ 1. Every patient is different.

Just like no two smiles are exactly the same, iba-iba rin ang dental needs ng bawat isa.
Yung simple cleaning for one person, pwedeng may kasamang deep cleaning or gum treatment na for another.

📍 That’s why we always recommend a dental check-up first—so we can assess properly before giving an accurate cost.

✅ 2. It depends on the severity of the case and complexity ng procedure.

Let’s say you need a tooth extraction—
• Minsan madali lang,
• Pero minsan kailangan ng surgical removal (lalo na if impacted ang wisdom tooth).

💡 More complex = more tools, expertise, time, and care needed = different pricing.

✅ 3. Treatment plans are personalized.

Walang “one-size-fits-all” pagdating sa dental treatment.
We take time to check what’s really needed—personalized base sa case ni patient.

🦷 We’ll walk you through your options, explain the process, and give you a proper estimate after consultation—no pressure, no surprise fees. 🤍

✅ 4. Materials & expertise vary.

Some cases need high-quality materials, special tools, or longer chair time.
Don’t worry—we’ll always explain why and make sure it’s worth it. ✔

So if you're wondering kung magkano ang magagastos mo sa specific concern mo, pa-schedule ka na ng check-up or consultation. Mostly libre ang check-up sa mga local health centers, so sulitin mo na. 💕

13/06/2025

Delay in Dental Care Can Lead to More Invasive, Expensive Treatments 🦷

When dental problems are caught early, they can usually be treated with simple procedures—like a small filling for a cavity or a basic cleaning for gum inflammation. But if you delay treatment, the issue doesn’t go away—it gets worse.

A small cavity can grow deeper, reaching the tooth’s nerve and requiring a root canal. Minor gum irritation can progress to serious gum disease, possibly leading to bone loss or tooth extraction.

What could have been a quick, affordable fix may turn into a complex, time-consuming, and more expensive treatment. Delaying dental care also increases your risk of pain, infection, and long-term damage.

That’s why early dental visits and timely treatment are not just recommended—they're essential for protecting both your health and your wallet.

12/06/2025

Poor oral hygiene causes serious health problems — including heart failure.

Gum disease and oral infections can cause inflammation and allow harmful bacteria to enter the bloodstream.

Once there, these bacteria can stick to blood vessel walls and even reach the heart, increasing the risk of serious conditions like heart attacks, strokes, and infective endocarditis — a life-threatening heart infection.

A key culprit is periodontitis, a severe gum disease caused by plaque buildup over time. Everyday activities like brushing, flossing, or chewing can give bacteria access to your blood if your gums are already damaged.

This triggers a constant immune response, which raises inflammation levels in the body. That inflammation can damage blood vessels and make it easier for heart disease to develop. Studies show people with gum disease are up to twice as likely to develop heart problems.

Other factors like smoking, poor diet, and diabetes also affect both oral and heart health, making it harder to separate the causes. But the overlap strengthens the case for treating the body as a connected system. Researchers also believe changes in the mouth’s microbiome—where harmful bacteria outnumber the good—can make inflammation worse and lead to artery damage. While brushing and flossing won’t prevent all heart disease, good oral hygiene is a simple way to reduce your overall health risk. Regular dental care, treating gum disease early, and habits like brushing your tongue can all help. Doctors and dentists are starting to work together more closely, with dentists checking for heart risk and cardiologists asking about oral health.

learn more https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/oral-health/articles/10.3389/froh.2025.1438026/full