From Evolutionary Leftover to Medical Marvel
For generations, wisdom teeth have been the punchline of dental jokes—a vestigial reminder of our ancestors' coarse diets, known only for causing impactions, crowding, and painful surgeries. The standard advice has always been: "When in doubt, take them out."
In a nation where family and community have long been cornerstones of society, a quiet but powerful revolution is reshaping the Filipino landscape. Recent forecasts suggest that by 2030, a significant share of women in their prime years—possibly around 45% of those aged 25 to 44—may be single and without children
Most Filipinos and many dental patients worldwide focus on implant costs and skip the important first step: evaluating bone volume. Bone grafting is often required to provide a stable foundation for implants. Skipping this step — or placing implants without proper imaging and planning — can cause implant failure, added expense, and complex corrective surgery. This guide explains typical costs, why grafts matter, how to get the right pre-operative checks, and how to protect yourself.
In a presidential debatez, every detail matters. From the substancee of what the candidates say to how they present themselves, everything plays a role in shaping public perception. When former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris go head-to-head in a debate, one might wonder: Does a beautiful smile really matter?
In the bustling corporate hubs of Davao, a generation of young professionals is climbing the ladder. They are tech-savvy, ambitious, and often, physically drained. For them, a dental problem is more than an inconvenience; it's a threat to their productivity and image. This is the story of Mark, a 22-year-old IT specialist, whose journey reveals a critical, often overlooked truth: healing is not guaranteed, and the body's timeline doesn't care about your project deadlines.
Bone grafting is widely used in implant dentistry to rebuild jawbone volume before placing implants. Globally, it is considered a predictable procedure — yet failures still occur.
This article reviews worldwide data, analyzes responsibility (dentist vs. patient health factors), and explains how a legal lawyer would examine a potential malpractice case.
Global Bone Graft Success & Failure Rates
Living and working in Makati means dealing with heavy traffic, long office hours, client meetings, and high living expenses.
Because of this fast-paced lifestyle, many professionals delay dental treatment — especially root canal procedures — until the pain becomes unbearable.
Unfortunately, neglecting infected teeth can lead to:
Severe toothache
Facial swelling
Bone loss
Tooth extraction
For many years, Alzheimer’s disease was believed to be purely a brain disorder. But new research has uncovered something surprising — the problem might begin in the mouth.
The air in our family’s sari-sari store in Puerto Galera, Mindoro, was thick with the joyful chaos of a town fiesta. Plates were piled high with pancit, lechon kawali, and my Tita Lorna’s famous, extra-chewy kakanin. Laughter and stories flowed as freely as the buko juice.
That’s when we heard a sharp, pained yelp.
Nipah virus is a highly dangerous virus that primarily affects the brain and lungs. According to infectious disease expert Edsel Salvana Solante, the virus has a high mortality rate ranging from 40% to 75%.
Key facts about Nipah virus:
It can cause severe brain inflammation (encephalitis)
It can cause serious lung complications
There is no specific treatment or vaccine
Patients receive supportive care only
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