Dr.Emily Rodrigo Andres Dental Clinic

01/12/2025

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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! 🦷

07/11/2025

A concerned netizen sent to us a post from a patient expressing frustration about a dental visit. While we respect everyone’s right to express themselves, we feel the need to clarify misinformation and protect both patients and the dental profession for everyone's awareness. 😇

1. Hindi agad bunot ang solusyon. 💯

Dentists always assess if a tooth can still be saved. 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲—𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗲, 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗲. That’s why if a tooth can still be treated and preserved through procedures like root canal treatment (RCT), that option is suggested and prioritized. Pero at the end of the day, decision pa rin ito ni patient.

2. Bakit may antibiotics at pain relievers muna? 🤔

𝗜𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀. Antibiotics and pain management are given first to control the infection before any surgical procedure. This is for the safety of the patient, not extra gastos lang.

3. Root Canal Treatment vs. Bunot – Magkaibang approach. 🆚

• Root canal treatment (RCT): Preserves the natural tooth, allows you to still chew properly, and prevents further complications. Yes, it costs more because it requires specialized skills, tools, and multiple appointments.
• Extraction: Cheaper and faster, but may lead to shifting teeth, bone loss, bite problems, and the need for dentures/implants later—which are far more costly in the long run.

4. Consultation fees 🩺👩‍⚕️

Professional fees are not simply "nagsalita ka lang naman Doc". Every consultation involves proper assessment, diagnosis, and medical responsibility. Dentists spent millions to give you the best health opinion and advice, plus they allot you chair time and consumables during the visit. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀.

5. Respect and Trust. 🤝

Threatening or disrespecting medical professionals is dangerous and unfair. Dentists are here to help, but they cannot compromise your safety just to give in to demands that may harm you in the long run.

✅ Public Reminder: If you are unsure or feel conflicted about your treatment plan, you have the right to ask questions or even seek a second opinion—but always with respect and understanding of the science and ethics behind dentistry.

🦷 Protect your smile. Trust the process. Respect your dentist.

01/11/2025

Happy Halloween, dental assistants! 👻🦇🧟‍♀️

25/10/2025

🦷 Lo que NO te dijeron del BRUXISMO 😬💤

El bruxismo no es solo “apretar los dientes al dormir”: es un desgaste silencioso que afecta dientes, mandíbula y hasta tu bienestar general.

Lo que pasa al rechinar los dientes:

Presión de hasta 250 kg en la mandíbula, más que al masticar un hueso.

Desgaste del esmalte, fracturas, microfisuras, y daño a implantes o coronas.

Inflamación de la articulación temporomandibular (ATM), causando:
• Dolor de cabeza crónico
• Zumbidos en los oídos
• Dolor al abrir la boca
• Vértigos o mareos

Causas: estrés, ansiedad, problemas respiratorios, incluso en niños.

Señales de alerta:

Encías retraídas

Hipersensibilidad dental

Dolor al masticar

Asimetría facial

Qué puedes hacer:
✅ Usar férula dental nocturna si el dentista lo indica
✅ Técnicas de relajación para el estrés
✅ Evitar cafeína, alcohol y azúcar por la noche
✅ Hacer ejercicios mandibulares
✅ Consultar si hay chasquidos, dolor o rigidez al despertar

El bruxismo es un terremoto silencioso en tu boca: cuanto más se ignore, más daño causa.

🚩 Información con fines educativos y académicos; siempre consulta a tu médico o dentista de confianza.

14/10/2025

Many parents let their baby fall asleep with a milk bottle in the mouth — thinking it’s harmless or comforting. But what begins as a sweet bedtime habit often ends with severe tooth decay called Baby Bottle Caries or Nursing Bottle Caries.

When milk or juice stays pooled around a child’s teeth during sleep, bacteria in the mouth feed on the sugars. This produces acid that slowly erodes the enamel — especially on the upper front teeth, which are most exposed. Over time, these teeth turn brown, crumble, and may decay down to the roots, often before the child even turns two.

Pediatric dentists now call this a silent epidemic. Studies show that early childhood caries can affect a child’s nutrition, speech, and confidence — and even increase the risk of dental problems later in life. The decay is often rapid and painful, requiring extractions or crowns under general anesthesia.

The solution is simple yet powerful: Never put a baby to bed with a bottle containing milk, juice, or sweet liquids. Offer only plain water after brushing at night. Clean your baby’s teeth and gums daily, and schedule their first dental visit by age one. Early prevention saves not just teeth — it preserves smiles, confidence, and health.

12/10/2025

Bakit Iba-Iba ang Dental Fees sa Bawat Clinic?

Napansin mo bang hindi pare-pareho ang dental fees sa bawat dental clinic? 🤔 Narito ang ilang posibleng dahilan kung bakit nagkakaiba ang Dental Fees:

🔹 Uri ng Dental Practice
Bawat clinic ay may sariling sistema at focus ng practice—may general dentistry, may cosmetic, ortho, surgical, at iba pa. Kaya natural na magkaiba rin ang pricing nila base sa kanilang specialization.

🔹 Gamit na Materials at Makinarya
May mga clinic na gumagamit ng high-end machines tulad ng digital scanners, 3D printers, laser tools, at digital X-rays. Mas advanced ang technology = mas efficient ang procedure, pero mas mataas din ang cost ng operasyon.

🔹 Expertise at Training ng Dentista
Hindi lahat ng dentista ay pare-pareho ng pinagdaanan. May mga nag-specialize pa after board exam—nag-training ng ilang taon, nag-aral abroad, o pumasok sa hospital settings para mas lalong maging dalubhasa sa specific na treatment tulad ng Surgery, Orthodontics, Cosmetics, at Endodontics.

🔹 Lokasyon ng Clinic
Ang renta at cost of operations ay malaking factor din. Clinics located sa malls o prime city locations ay may mas mataas na operational expenses, na maaaring makaapekto sa kanilang dental fees.

🔹 Kaso ng Pasyente
Iba-iba ang dental needs ng bawat pasyente. Mas komplikado ang case (e.g. impacted wisdom tooth surgery, full-mouth rehabilitation, o smile makeover), mas mataas ang effort, time, at materials na kailangan.

🔹 Guidelines mula sa Dental Chapters
May mga clinic na sumusunod sa standard fee guidelines mula sa kanilang local dental chapter, lalo na kung sila ay affiliated.

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Kaya naman…

❌ Huwag agad mag-compare ng presyo sa ibang clinic.
✅ Mas mahalaga ang quality ng care, expertise, at comfort ng pasyente.

Kahit magkakaiba man ang fees, iisa ang goal ng mga dentista—ang maibigay ang pinakamagandang dental care para sa iyo. 💙

18/09/2025