Family-Smiles Dental Clinic

14/06/2025

A great reminder to our dear patients.
And please don’t forget your monthly adjust.

This is why maintaining good oral hygiene is crucial when wearing braces! ⚠️

The white spots you see on the teeth are often the first signs of cavities.
These spots happen because of plaque buildup around the brackets of braces.

When brushing isn’t done properly, plaque (a sticky layer of bacteria) collects around the brackets. Over time, it starts to damage the enamel, causing these chalky white marks.

These are not just stains — they are early signs of enamel weakening, which can turn into real cavities if ignored.

➡️ Good brushing and flossing, especially around braces, is the best way to prevent this.
➡️ Regular dental checkups and fluoride treatments also help protect the Enamel.

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Note: This content is for educational awareness only and not a substitute for professional dental advice or diagnosis.
Created for patient awareness — dental professionals are encouraged to share it.

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15/05/2025

"Matubo-an pani balik, doc?"
This is a common question many parents ask after being told their child needs a permanent molar extracted—most often, the lower first molar.

Permanent molars typically begin to erupt around the age of six. Unfortunately, poor oral hygiene and neglect at this stage often lead to early tooth decay. By the time many children reach the age of nine, their permanent molars are already severely damaged and may need to be removed.

It’s important to understand that permanent teeth do not grow back. Once they’re gone, they’re gone for good.

So let’s act early—protect your child’s teeth from the start. Encourage proper brushing habits, regular dental check-ups, and a tooth-friendly diet. Early care makes a lifetime of difference.

Save your permanent teeth—start young, stay healthy!

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15/04/2025

Oral health impacts overall health.

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Gum disease is not just an oral health issue—it’s a serious systemic health concern.

🔵 Here's how it happens:

When plaque builds up on teeth and gums, it harbors bacteria that cause inflammation. In periodontitis, these bacteria and inflammatory mediators can enter the bloodstream through bleeding gums.

Once in circulation, they can:

➡️ Trigger systemic inflammation that contributes to atherosclerosis (hardening of arteries).

➡️ Promote plaque buildup in blood vessels, increasing the risk of blockages.

➡️ Elevate C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, a marker associated with heart disease.

➡️ Potentially cause endothelial dysfunction, impairing blood vessel health.

Several studies show a strong link between chronic periodontal disease and increased risk of heart attacks, stroke, and even diabetes complications.

11/04/2025

Plan your dental visit ahead. Contact us.

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04/04/2025

That is why we treat teeth differently than the rest of the body.

Planning that dental visit for a long time? Give your teeth the care it needs.

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Why Can’t Teeth Heal Themselves?

The key reason lies in tooth structure and biology:

1. Lack of Living Cells in Enamel
The outermost layer of the tooth, enamel, is the hardest and most mineralized tissue in the body. However, it is completely acellular—it contains no living cells or blood vessels. This means it cannot regenerate, repair, or remodel like bone or skin.

2. No Blood Supply or Nerve Supply in Enamel
Enamel doesn’t receive a blood supply, which is essential for delivering immune cells and healing factors. Once enamel is eroded or decayed, the body has no natural mechanism to restore it.

3. Dentin Has Limited Regeneration
The layer beneath enamel, dentin, is slightly more biologically active. Odontoblasts (specialized cells within the pulp) can produce reparative or tertiary dentin in response to mild stimuli like trauma or caries. However, this is limited and slow, and cannot reverse significant damage.

4. Tooth Pulp Is Delicate
If decay or trauma reaches the pulp, inflammation or infection can occur, leading to pulp necrosis. Unlike other tissues, once pulp dies, the tooth loses its vitality and requires endodontic treatment (root canal).
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What This Means for Dental Health

Because teeth can't regenerate like other tissues, preventive care becomes critical:

Regular brushing and flossing

Use of fluoride to strengthen enamel

Routine dental check-ups

Early intervention for decay or trauma

21/03/2025

Early childhood caries never happens overnight.

Expose your kids to preventive dental care.

Book your appointment now.

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Una imagen muy triste, 7 años, 19 con caries.
¿Por dónde empezar? ¿A quien culpar? Es complicado, es triste pero es real ⚠️

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