Jeanne Feliz N. Pineda Dental Clinic

23/03/2026

Most parents think gaps in baby teeth mean something is wrong.
In reality, they usually mean the opposite.

Baby teeth are smaller, so natural spacing develops to make room for permanent teeth to erupt in better alignment. This is a normal part of jaw growth.

When baby teeth are tightly packed with no gaps, it can indicate limited space in the jaw — increasing the risk of crowding, misalignment, and future orthodontic treatment.

Children also naturally have small spaces near their canines, known as primate spaces. These help accommodate larger permanent teeth.

Around age 6, the first permanent molars erupt behind the baby teeth without replacing any tooth. If space is already limited, early crowding often begins at this stage.

A simple way to understand it:
Gaps usually mean healthy development.
No gaps may need early monitoring.

Regular dental visits help track spacing, jaw growth, and eruption patterns before problems become complex.

Baby teeth may be temporary, but they play a key role in guiding permanent tooth alignment.

01/02/2026

Women care for their teeth better than men — yet research shows they may face a higher cavity risk.

Research shows that women are generally more proactive about oral health.
They tend to visit dentists more often, maintain better daily oral hygiene, and have higher awareness of their dental health compared to men.

Surprisingly, multiple studies also report that women often have a higher prevalence of dental caries, even with these better habits.

This difference is not mainly about neglect — it’s about biology.

Hormonal changes across life stages such as puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause can influence saliva flow, oral pH, and enamel protection. These changes may create conditions that increase cavity risk.

In addition, women’s teeth often erupt earlier, leading to longer lifetime exposure to the oral environment — another factor linked to higher caries rates in many populations.

Oral health is shaped by both daily habits and biological factors. Good hygiene is essential, but it doesn’t completely remove natural risk — which is why preventive care should always be personalized.

📚References:
• American Journal of Human Biology — Lukacs & Largaespada, 2006 (PMID: 16788889)
• American Journal of Men’s Health — Lipsky et al., 2021 (PMID: 33993787)

28/01/2026

Tongue piercings can slowly push your front teeth apart.

US researchers have found that people with tongue piercings are at risk of developing a midline diastema — a visible gap between the front teeth — caused by repeated pressure from playing with the metal stud.

Over time, the constant mechanical force of the piercing against the teeth can:

• Gradually shift tooth position
• Widen gaps between the incisors
• Chip enamel or damage tooth surfaces
• Increase gum recession around the front teeth

This type of tooth movement happens silently and slowly, often without pain — until the gap becomes permanent.

Dentists frequently see this in patients who have had tongue piercings for years and are unaware of the long-term dental consequences.

Oral piercings are not just a cosmetic choice — they can create real, irreversible changes to your teeth and bite.

Source: Journal of Clinical Orthodontics — Tabbaa et al., Midline diastema caused by tongue piercing. 2010.

15/04/2024

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10/08/2020

NOTICE TO PUBLIC:

This is to inform the public that Ms. Wilnelia " Winnie" D. Rodriguez whose picture appears herein, is NO longer connected with Jeanne Feliz N. Pineda Dental Clinic effective May 6, 2020. She was previously assigned as Dental Aide. Please be informed that she has NO authority whatsoever to transact any business for and on behalf of Jeanne Feliz N. Pineda Dental Clinic.

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06/04/2020

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