Dr. Jo Anne Sapotin

16/12/2025

Early Christmas present from one of our patients.🥰 Thank you po!

20/09/2025

Aggressive brushing doesn’t clean better — it slowly destroys the teeth and gums.🪥🦷

Excessive pressure, stiff bristles, or scrubbing motions can wear away the enamel and push the gums back, exposing the root surface. Enamel never grows back, so this damage is permanent.

Over time, aggressive brushing can lead to gum recession, sensitivity to hot and cold, darker-looking roots, and notching at the necks of teeth. These changes are much harder to fix than they are to prevent.

Research confirms that using gentle pressure, soft bristles, and the correct technique removes plaque just as effectively — without the risks. Healthy brushing is about consistency and technique, not force.

🧠 Source:
Sutor S, Graetz C, Geiken A, et al. Effect of a powered and a manual toothbrush in subjects susceptible to gingival recession: A 36-month randomized controlled clinical study. Int J Dent Hygiene. 2024;23(1):26–36. PMID: 38863249.

04/07/2025

It’s been begging for a simple filling for months 😅

02/07/2025

Bleeding while brushing your teeth might seem like a small issue, but it’s actually not normal. Healthy gums shouldn’t bleed during brushing or flossing. When gums bleed, it usually means they’re inflamed — a condition known as gingivitis, which is the earliest stage of gum disease. This inflammation is your body’s way of reacting to the plaque and bacteria sitting around your teeth and gumline.

If gingivitis is left untreated, it doesn’t just go away on its own. The infection can slowly spread deeper beneath the gums, affecting the bone that holds your teeth in place. At this stage, it becomes periodontitis, a more serious form of gum disease. Unlike gingivitis, periodontitis often causes permanent damage — including gum recession, bone loss, and eventually loose teeth.

The tricky part is that gum disease can progress without pain, which is why many people ignore early warning signs like bleeding. But early action can prevent all of this. Regular brushing, flossing, and professional cleanings help stop the disease before it gets serious. So if your gums bleed, don’t ignore it — it’s your body’s early warning sign to take better care of your oral health.

08/06/2025

19/12/2024

18th Asian Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry Biennial Meeting 2024.🥰

10/10/2022

Emax Veneers. Giving you a more confident smile.

26/11/2021

Advocating Covid19 booster to end the pandemic.☺

30/11/2020

Republic Act 9484
"Huwag Maging Biktima! Ireport mga Pekeng Dentista"
***Report to Philippine Dental Association***
***Report to PDA Local Chapters***
***Report to the Neareast PNP / NBI Office***

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