Tooth pain is one of the most common health problems in the Philippines. Yet, instead of saving the tooth through root canal treatment, many Filipinos choose to remove it.

My name is Carlo, and this also happened to me. A dental friend advised me to remove my infected tooth. When I consulted other dentists, they also suggested extraction. The reason? They said my bone level was shallow and the infection inside the tooth was severe.

But I started to ask: Is removing the tooth always the best solution? Or is it simply the cheaper option?

(A story that will make you say, "Wow, talaga palang proteksyon ang laway ko!")

Chapter 1: The Silent Guardian

Every day, inside your mouth, a silent superhero works overtime—ang iyong laway (your saliva)! Hindi lang ito basta tubig na walang kwenta. Oh no! It’s a powerful shield against cavities, bad breath, and even deadly bacteria!

Pero paano nga ba?

Increasing scientific evidence suggests that the health of your mouth is intimately connected to the health of your brain. A groundbreaking study published in Neurology Open Access found significant associations between gum disease and structural changes in the brain’s white matter among older adults. White matter is a critical part of the brain’s communication network, connecting different brain regions and enabling efficient transmission of signals that support movement, cognition, coordination, and memory.