Buguis Dental Clinic

Buguis Dental Clinic Dental clinic

25/12/2025

Braces are an important step toward a confident smile, but they demand extra attention to oral hygiene. Brackets and wires create tight spaces where food particles and plaque easily collect, making daily cleaning more challenging than usual.

When oral care is neglected, enamel decalcification can appear as white spots around brackets early signs of mineral loss that may become permanent. Plaque buildup also increases the risk of cavities and ongoing gum inflammation, which can affect both dental health and orthodontic results.

Protecting your smile requires consistent habits: brushing after meals with orthodontic or electric brushes, flossing daily with special aids, and scheduling regular professional cleanings. Strong hygiene practices ensure healthier teeth during and after braces.

(Credit: American Association of Orthodontists / Dental Health Guidelines)

17/10/2025

šŸ¦· Early loss of baby teeth often causes misaligned permanent teeth.

Baby teeth may look temporary, but they play a permanent role in shaping the smile. Each one acts like a natural space maintainerā€”holding the exact spot for the adult tooth that will replace it.

When a child loses a baby tooth too early (due to decay, trauma, or extraction), the neighboring teeth slowly drift into that empty space. Over time, this disrupts the alignment, forcing the incoming permanent tooth to erupt crooked or out of place.

Early tooth loss doesnā€™t just affect appearanceā€”it can change the way a child chews, speaks, and even how their jaw develops. The loss of space may lead to crowding, crossbites, or delayed eruption of adult teeth.

Studies show that untreated premature loss often results in malocclusion, requiring orthodontic correction later in life. Thatā€™s why pediatric dentists often use space maintainersā€”small, custom devices that preserve the gap until the permanent tooth is ready.

Parents should never ignore early tooth loss. Regular dental visits every six months help monitor growth patterns, detect premature tooth loss early, and guide proper eruption. Early intervention can prevent years of orthodontic treatment and protect the natural balance of the bite.

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

24/09/2025

Bawal ang corrupt!

10/09/2025

Missing teeth

08/09/2025

Teeth are more than tools for chewing. Each tooth acts like a pillar that helps maintain the natural height and structure of the face. When teeth are lost, the support system weakens, and the lower third of the face begins to collapse. This collapse makes the cheeks look sunken, the lips lose fullness, and wrinkles form earlier ā€” creating a prematurely aged appearance.

The effects go far beyond chewing and nutrition. Tooth loss disrupts how the jaws fit together, leading to imbalanced forces during chewing. Over time, this not only reduces the ability to eat certain foods but also places stress on the jaw joints and muscles, contributing to discomfort and further functional problems.

Bone loss is the hidden consequence. The roots of natural teeth stimulate the jawbone, keeping it strong. Once teeth are missing, that stimulation disappears, and the bone starts shrinking. This bone resorption accelerates facial collapse, making a person look older than their actual age. Itā€™s a gradual process, often underestimated, but medically well-documented in dentistry.

In short: losing teeth is not just a dental issue ā€” itā€™s a health and appearance issue. Protecting natural teeth preserves nutrition, speech, confidence, and the youthful balance of the face.

05/09/2025

FAKE DENTIST ARRESTED

A woman was arrested for using superglue to attach a veneer to someone's teeth and performing other unlicensed work that left some patients to require emergency surgery.

Full story in the comments

24/08/2025

Dental caries can develop silently, often causing no discomfort in the early stages. The tooth has several protective layers, and as long as the decay remains in the outer enamel, you might not notice any pain or sensitivity. This is why routine dental check-ups and dental x-rays are so important; relying on pain as a warning sign can be misleading and dangerous for your oral health.

Enamel, the hard outer layer of the tooth, is remarkably strong, but it has no nerves. This is why decay confined to this layer doesnā€™t cause pain. Beneath the enamel lies dentin, which is softer and more sensitive. As cavities progress into this layer, you might start noticing slight discomfort, sensitivity to hot, cold, or sweet foods, but even then, many people ignore it.

By the time the decay reaches the innermost part of the toothā€”the pulpā€”pain becomes unavoidable. The pulp contains nerves and blood vessels, so infection here is often severe and can lead to intense toothache, swelling, and even abscess formation.

The silent progression of cavities highlights why prevention is far better than cure. Brushing twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, flossing daily, limiting sugary snacks, and visiting the dentist regularly are essential steps to keep teeth healthy. Early detection allows for simple, painless treatments like fluoride applications or small fillings, which protect the tooth and prevent complications. Ignoring these signs can result in more invasive treatments like root canals or even tooth extraction, which are costly and often stressful.

Oral health is closely linked to overall health. Untreated cavities can lead to infections that may spread beyond the mouth, affecting other parts of the body. For example, dental infections can sometimes trigger systemic inflammation, complicating conditions like diabetes, alziemers or heart disease.

Protecting your teeth early is not just about avoiding painā€”itā€™s about safeguarding your general health as well. Prevention, timely detection, and treatment are the keys to lifelong oral health.

21/07/2025

Neglecting oral care during braces treatment can cause irreversible enamel damage, tooth decay, and periodontal disease. šŸ¦·šŸŖ„

Wearing braces is a crucial step toward achieving a straight and beautiful smile, but it also requires a higher level of oral care. The brackets and wires create spaces where food particles and plaque can easily accumulate, making it more difficult to clean your teeth properly. If oral hygiene is neglected during orthodontic treatment, it can result in serious problems such as enamel decalcification, tooth decay, and gum inflammation.

Enamel damage appears as white spots around the bracketsā€”early signs of mineral loss that can become permanent. Plaque build-up around the braces can lead to cavities, especially in hard-to-reach areas, and increase the risk of gum disease due to chronic inflammation. Over time, this can compromise not only your dental health but also the final results of your orthodontic treatment.

To prevent these complications, it's essential to brush thoroughly after every meal using an orthodontic toothbrush or electric brush, floss daily with special orthodontic aids, and maintain regular professional cleanings. Good oral hygiene is the foundation for a healthy smileā€”before, during, and after braces.

22/10/2023

Don't rush when you BRUSH!!

Clinic location:2nd floor, Spi building, hiway, Banlic, Cabuyao(Beside Hiromitsu restaurant, and above ParaMed drugstore...
25/08/2023

Clinic location:
2nd floor, Spi building, hiway, Banlic, Cabuyao
(Beside Hiromitsu restaurant, and above ParaMed drugstore)

We are open Monday to Sunday
Strictly by appointment

For appointments please send us a message šŸ˜Š

03/08/2023

Always use a SOFT toothbrush & Brush Gently! šŸ„°
One cause of teeth sensitivity is overbrushing and wearing away of healthy teeth. This can lead to severe teeth sensitivity and gum recession.
How can you prevent this from happening at your home?
1. Avoid sawing action when brushing teeth. Brush up & down.
2. Use toothbrush with soft bristles
3. Do not press down hard when you brush your teeth. Go easy with your hand pressure.
4. The yellow colour that you see near the gums is the natural colour of root and tooth. Do not mistaken that as decay and end up brushing harder and causing further tooth wear.
If your teeth is already worn down, you can do the following....
1. See your dentist for a filling to replace the worn off tooth surface.
2. If the wear or sensitivity is minimum, you can use toothpaste for sensitive teeth and monitor the area. Simply apply the toothpaste to the sensitive area. Leave it there for 5-10mins. After that then do your normal brushing. Do it for a few days till sensitivity decreased.
* Always a good idea to check with your dentist if you have any discomfort.
Happy Weekend everyone! šŸ˜¬šŸ‘‹ā­ļøā­ļøā­ļø

02/08/2023

Claro ejemplo de lo que pasa al tener ausencia dental , por si solo busca el diente un contacto y al no tenerlo se empieza a salir y no queda mĆ”s que la extracciĆ³n.

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SPI Building, National Highway, Banlic
Cabuyao
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