Gawidan Dental Clinic

10/01/2026

Ongoing orthodontic case 🦷

15/12/2025

Smile upgrade with composite veneer

08/12/2025

26/11/2025

First time daw ni patient magpa cleaning!

Every 6 months po ang recommended frequency ng pagpapalinis at checkup ng ating mga ngipin 🙂

14/11/2025

True! Kasama dapat sa budget natin ang pagpapalinis/checkup ng ating mga ngipin.

🦷 Why Even the Best Dental Treatments Can’t Beat Your Natural Tooth

Not long ago, a patient asked us,
“Doc, bakit bumalik ‘yung sakit kahit na-root canal na dati?”

A very valid question — and totoo, nangyayari talaga ‘yan minsan.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝘀, 𝗻𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗱 — not root canals, not veneers, not bridges, not even implants.

Here’s why 👇

📍Iba-iba ang bawat ngipin.
May kanya-kanyang hugis at structure ang bawat tooth. Minsan, may hidden or curved canals na kahit advanced equipment, hirap maabot perfectly.

📍The body has its own way of healing.
Kahit perfect ang pagkakagawa at pagkaka-execute ng treatment, depende pa rin sa katawan mo kung paano siya magre-react at mag a-adapt — lifestyle, oral hygiene, at even stress can affect healing.

📍Restorations are man-made.
Gawa ng tao ang crowns, veneers, at bridges — maganda, functional, at natural-looking, 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶 𝗽𝗮 𝗿𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗮 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹. Over time, pwedeng mag-loosen, masira, or kailangan palitan.

That’s why we always remind our patients:
✨ 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞. 𝐈𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐨.

Once a natural tooth is compromised, dentistry can restore its function and appearance — but it will never fully match the strength, sensitivity, and resilience of the one you were born with.

Kaya habang maaga pa, alagaan mo na ang ngipin mo.
Brush properly, floss daily, watch what you eat, and visit your dentist regularly.
Because at the end of the day, prevention will always be better (and easier) than restoration. 💕

22/10/2025

Appearances are deceiving
Most of the time...

11/10/2025

Life is better if you have teeth 😀

06/10/2025

🦷 What Really Happens When a Tooth Is Lost

Losing a tooth may seem like a small problem — especially if it’s not visible when smiling — but medically, it’s a silent chain reaction that can alter the entire mouth structure.

Each tooth in the jaw supports the next like a team; when one is missing, the balance collapses. The nearby teeth start drifting or tilting toward the empty space, while the opposing tooth (from the opposite arch) begins to over-erupt into the gap. Over time, this misalignment can disturb the bite, strain the jaw joints, and even trigger chronic headaches or muscle tension.

Beneath the surface, the damage continues. The jawbone that once supported the missing tooth begins to shrink — a process called alveolar bone resorption. Without regular stimulation from chewing forces, the bone loses density, weakening facial support. This is why people with multiple missing teeth often develop a “sunken” facial appearance or premature facial aging.

Gum tissues also recede around the area, creating food traps and increasing the risk of gum disease and tooth decay in neighboring teeth.

Functionally, even a single missing tooth reduces chewing efficiency. The rest of the teeth have to overwork, leading to wear, cracks, or sensitivity. In long-standing cases, the uneven bite forces can even affect the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) — the hinge connecting the jaw to the skull — causing jaw pain, clicking sounds, or restricted movement.

Replacing a missing tooth promptly — whether through a dental implant, bridge, or partial denture — helps preserve bone, restore proper bite, and maintain overall oral health. What may seem like a small gap today can become a bigger, costlier dental issue tomorrow. Early replacement isn’t cosmetic — it’s preventive healthcare.

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Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace a professional medical advice or diagnosis.

05/09/2025

Ang pustiso po kailangan din ng update.

29/08/2025