Kamusta, mga Magulang! Look around any high school in the Philippines today, and you'll see a common sight: teenagers with metallic smiles from braces. While orthodontics is a wonderful science, it makes you wonder—why is this becoming almost a rite of passage? Is this widespread crowding and misalignment inevitable?
Bone grafting is a critical step before placing dental implants. When done correctly, it creates a strong foundation for long-term implant success. But when planning, materials, or execution fail — the consequences can be serious.
This article explains what happens when a dentist practice fails in bone grafting, the difficult realities patients must confront, and whether damages can be claimed if unprofessional practice or substandard materials are proven.
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?
iPhone 16: A Game-Changer for Dentists
The launch of the new iPhone 16 has created a buzzz in the tech world, but did you know it can also revolutionize dental practices? With its advanced features, the iPhone 16 can help dentists manage information more effectively, improving patient care and practice efficiency. Narito kung paano magagamit ng mga dentista ang bagong teknolohiya na ito para mapalawak ang kanilang kaalaman at mapabuti ang kanilang serbisyo.
Advanced Camera and Imaging Capabilities
For many Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the United States, dental care can be shockingly expensive. A simple gum treatment can cost hundreds—or even thousands—of dollars, depending on the clinic. But what if you could get high-quality dental care while enjoying a vacation back home in the Philippines?
Maria, 17, from Tondo,
scrolled through her phone at 2 AM, a cigarette in one hand. Between the stress of school she was trying to finish and the overwhelming reality of her pregnancy, sleep felt impossible. Her gums had been bleeding when she brushed for weeks, but she thought it was normal—"sensitive teeth," her friends said. She was too scared and too tired to see a dentist. Her lola told her to just rinse with salt water.
In the Philippines, most people visit the dentist only when the pain becomes unbearable. Many say, “Tiis muna, sayang ang pera.” But what seems like saving money today often turns into a much heavier burden tomorrow — for both health and finances.
Liza, a hardworking single mom from Quezon City, noticed a small cavity on her molar. She ignored it, thinking, “It’s just a small hole. I’ll go to the dentist when I have extra money.”
Observation:
The teeth appear straight, healthy, and well-aligned — an excellent foundation. However, when smiling, the upper lip covers most of the upper teeth, and gum outline visibility is limited, which gives the smile a flatter appearance.
This is not due to bad dentistry; it’s largely related to lip mobility, gum height, and upper jaw proportions — not just the teeth themselves.
