The Broken Smile of Manila: How Poor Diet and Bad Habits Are Crippling Teen Dental Health
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Beyond the Smile: Why Manila's Youth Are Facing a Dental Crisis
Walk through the bustling streets of Manila, from the commercial hubs of Makati to the crowded neighborhoods of Tondo, and you will see a generation of teenagers grappling with a silent health crisis. Their smiles tell a story not just of poor diet and bad habits, but of a larger system failing them. While the common dental problems are clear—cavities, gum disease, and enamel erosion—the roots of this crisis run much deeper than just forgetting to floss.
