Post-Holiday Dental Woes: A Teen’s Story and Where to Find Help

Post-Holiday Dental Woes: A Teen’s Story and Where to Find Help
Holy Week and long holidays are a time for family gatherings, feasting, and indulgence. From lechon to sweets, it’s easy to lose track of how much we’re eating—until the pain kicks in.
As a 17-year-old from Manila, I learned this the hard way. After days of non-stop eating, I woke up with a throbbing toothache. Turns out, all those leftover chocolates and sticky kakanin led to food debris stuck in my teeth, causing an infection.



















