Uy Lesaca Dental Care

16/08/2025

Putting your baby to bed with a bottle of milk or juice may seem harmless, even comforting, but it can quietly cause one of the earliest and most damaging dental problems—Baby Bottle Caries. This condition develops when sugars from milk, juice, or other sweetened drinks stay on your child’s teeth overnight, creating the perfect environment for bacteria to attack and weaken the enamel.

Unlike adults, baby teeth have a thinner enamel layer, which means cavities can spread much faster. Parents often believe baby teeth don’t matter since they will eventually fall out, but this is a dangerous misconception. Healthy baby teeth are essential for proper chewing, speech development, jaw growth, and guiding permanent teeth into the right position. Losing them too early due to decay can lead to pain, infections, and long-term dental problems.

The risk increases when a baby falls asleep with a bottle, because saliva flow naturally decreases during sleep. Without enough saliva, the sugars stay on the teeth for hours, allowing bacteria to do serious damage. Over time, the front teeth—often the first to show signs—begin to darken, chip, or break down, which can be both painful and distressing for the child.

The good news is that Baby Bottle Caries is entirely preventable. Parents can protect their child’s smile by avoiding bedtime bottles with anything other than water, cleaning their baby’s gums and teeth regularly, and introducing a cup as early as possible. Regular dental visits, starting by the first birthday, ensure that any problems are caught early and managed before they become serious.

11/08/2025

*No necesito limpieza*
El paciente:

11/08/2025

01/08/2025

Sundin para sa malusog na oral health and over-all health!

26/06/2025

04/06/2025

White spot lesions are one of the earliest warning signs of tooth decay. They appear as chalky white, opaque patches on the surface of the teeth, especially near the gum line or in areas where dental plaque tends to accumulate. These white spots form when minerals like calcium and phosphate are lost from the enamel due to acid attacks caused by bacteria in dental plaque. These bacteria feed on sugars from food and produce acids that lower the pH in the mouth, leading to a process called enamel demineralization.

At this early stage, the enamel surface is still intact, and the damage can be reversed. With proper care, such as using fluoride toothpaste or fluoride varnish, applying remineralizing agents, improving oral hygiene, and reducing sugar intake, these white spots can be treated and the enamel can regain its strength.

If not managed, the demineralization can progress and cause cavities that require dental fillings. That’s why early detection is so important. Dentists may also use special tools to detect and monitor these lesions more accurately. Recognizing white spots early helps prevent more serious tooth decay and supports long-term dental health through preventive care.

01/05/2025

🔰 ¿Sientes sensibilidad dental al tomar algo frío o caliente?
Podrías tener una lesión cervical no cariosa, también conocida como abfracción o desgaste en el cuello del diente.
Este tipo de lesión se produce en la unión entre la corona del diente y la raíz, justo en la línea de la encía. Es una condición muy común que, aunque muchas veces pasa desapercibida, puede generar molestia o dolor al consumir alimentos fríos, calientes, dulces o ácidos.
📉 ¿Por qué ocurre?
Las causas más frecuentes incluyen:
☑️ El bruxismo (rechinar los dientes),
☑️ El cepillado dental con fuerza excesiva o con cepillos de cerdas duras,
☑️ Una mala oclusión dental (forma en que encajan los dientes al morder),
☑️ O incluso la pérdida de encía por enfermedad periodontal.
✅ La buena noticia:
¡Tiene solución! En la mayoría de los casos, el tratamiento es sencillo e indoloro. Se puede realizar una pequeña restauración con resina del color del diente que no solo elimina la sensibilidad, sino que también protege la estructura dental para evitar daños mayores.
🦷 Si notas un pequeño surco en la base de tus dientes o sientes molestias al cepillarte, no lo ignores. Agenda tu evaluación con el odontólogo. Prevenir a tiempo es la clave para mantener una sonrisa sana y sin dolor.
📸 Odontovida

27/04/2025

Wisdom teeth extractions rank among the most common oral surgeries for adults. According to recent data, up to 70% of people develop at least one impacted wisdom tooth, leading to complications that justify removal.

1. Impaction and Pain:
When the jaw lacks sufficient space, wisdom teeth often grow at odd angles or remain partially trapped beneath the gum. This “impaction” can cause severe pain, swollen gums, and difficulty opening the mouth.

2. Infection (Pericoronitis):
Partially erupted teeth create pockets where bacteria thrive, resulting in repeated infections, bad breath, and fever. Pericoronitis affects nearly 20% of patients with lower wisdom teeth.

3. Damage to Adjacent Teeth:
Impacted molars can press against second molars, leading to enamel erosion, cavities, and even root resorption. Early removal protects healthy teeth.

4. Cysts and Tumors:
In rare cases, fluid-filled cysts form around unerupted wisdom teeth, damaging jaw bone and nerves if left untreated.

5. Orthodontic Stability:
Even straight wisdom teeth may be removed prophylactically to prevent crowding after braces or aligners.

Wisdom tooth extraction, when clinically indicated, prevents long-term damage and preserves overall oral health. Regular dental check‑ups and panoramic X‑rays at ages 17–25 can help identify problematic wisdom teeth early—ensuring safer, smoother extractions.

17/04/2025

Masakit na ngipin?
Namaga ang gums?
May nana sa ngipin?

Hindi lang bunot ang pwedeng gawin, mag inquire tungkol sa root canal treatment. 🦷

12/04/2025

09/04/2025

Having a hard time adjusting to your dentures?
Dental implant offers a BETTER and PERMANENT solution for those who have lost a tooth. 😉

08/04/2025

The journey to a straighter smile is a process, but the results are worth it!