Navia's Dental Care Clinic

03/09/2026

One of the biggest problem “if it doesn’t hurt, it’s fine.” Unfortunately, by the time a cavity becomes painful, treatment is often more complicated. Early checkups and X-rays can detect cavities before they turn into infections, root canals, or tooth loss. VISIT the Dentist, SAVE your natural tooth!

Most cavities don’t start with pain.
That’s what makes them dangerous.

A cavity can quietly grow inside a tooth for months while you feel completely normal. In the early stage, decay only affects enamel — the outer layer of the tooth that has no nerves. So even while acid is slowly damaging the tooth, there may be no warning signs at all.

Pain usually starts much later, when the cavity reaches deeper layers closer to the nerve. That’s why many people suddenly develop severe toothaches “out of nowhere.” In reality, the decay was already advanced long before the pain appeared.

Some cavities are especially hard to notice because they form between teeth, under old fillings, or in areas you can’t easily see. Even without pain, signs like sensitivity, food getting stuck repeatedly, dark spots, bad breath, or a rough feeling on a tooth may signal hidden decay.

One of the biggest myths in dentistry is that “if it doesn’t hurt, it’s fine.” Unfortunately, by the time a cavity becomes painful, treatment is often more complicated. Early checkups and X-rays can detect cavities before they turn into infections, root canals, or tooth loss.

03/09/2026

Take time to visit the Dentist regularly.

A Cavity Can Affect More Than a Child's Smile.

A systematic review and meta-analysis found that children with untreated tooth decay were more likely to have poorer school attendance and lower academic performance than children without cavities.

Dental pain can make it harder to sleep, eat, concentrate, and participate in class—potentially affecting learning and school success.

Protecting oral health may help support a child's education as well as their overall well-being.

Source: Rebelo et al. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry (2019)

27/08/2026

Trivia on our Family Vacation:

The Mind Museum is a well-anticipated, world class Science museum in the Philippines. It has 300+ amazing science galleries and exhibits that kids and adults will surely enjoy. We explore and had fun about their latest astronaut picture image, outer space, famous scientists, volcanic eruptions, elements, earthquake drill, amphibians, planetarium, amazing half body image, different parts of the brain, drawing board on screen, how pearl was formed and so much more. Guess what?? we catched up a scientist who will perform about chemical reaction on acid and bases( exactly the lesson for my Grade 4 child. My daughter learned a new term coprolite which means the p**p of dinosaur!

I'm really happy to see that my kids had so much fun and learned a lot! When they grow old they will treasure this memories for a lifetime!

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27/08/2026

Common Bite Problems Every Parent Should Know

Bite problems often begin during childhood and may affect chewing, speech, oral hygiene, jaw growth, and long-term dental health. Identifying them early can make future treatment simpler and more effective.

🦷 Crowding – Not enough space in the jaw causes teeth to overlap, rotate, or erupt out of position.

🦷 Excessive Spacing – Large gaps between teeth may occur due to jaw size differences, missing teeth, or naturally small teeth.

🦷 Underbite – The lower front teeth sit in front of the upper front teeth, potentially affecting chewing, tooth wear, and facial growth.

🦷 Open Bite – The upper and lower teeth do not meet properly when the mouth is closed. Thumb sucking and tongue-thrust habits are common contributing factors.

🦷 Deep Bite – The upper front teeth excessively overlap the lower front teeth, which can increase tooth wear and place extra stress on the jaw.

🦷 Crossbite – One or more upper teeth bite inside the lower teeth instead of outside them, which may affect normal jaw development.

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends an orthodontic evaluation by age 7. Early assessment doesn't always mean treatment is needed, but it can help identify developing problems while a child is still growing.

Early detection can help prevent small bite problems from becoming bigger orthodontic concerns later in life.

27/08/2026

Friday Tips to my Orthodontic .patients!

23/08/2026

🚫Foods to Avoid With Braces ❌
Sticky, hard, and crunchy foods can damage brackets and wires. Choose softer options and protect your smile throughout your braces journey.

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16/08/2026

Clinic is closed from Aug.17- 22. For those who want to avail whitening promo package, were open on August 24.Limited slots only...Thank you!

06/08/2026

Hurry! Avail our Dental promo!
15% Dental Cleaning and tooth whitening
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10/05/2026

The first 24 hours after a tooth extraction are critical for proper healing.

Your body forms a protective blood clot inside the socket. If this clot gets disturbed, healing can become painful and delayed.

For the first 24 hours:
• Bite on gauze as advised
• Don’t rinse or spit forcefully
• Avoid smoking and to***co
• Don’t use a straw
• Eat soft foods only
• Apply ice packs for swelling
• Take medicines exactly as prescribed

After 24 hours:
• Start gentle warm salt water rinses 3–4 times daily
This helps keep the area clean and supports healing.

Mild bleeding and swelling are normal initially.

But severe pain, bad smell, pus, fever, or continuous bleeding should never be ignored.

Good aftercare can make recovery faster, smoother, and far less painful.

Save this post — it may help someone heal properly after a tooth extraction or wisdom tooth removal.

05/05/2026

Back to School promo:

10% on dental cleaning and flouride treatment to strengthen tooth and prevent tooth decay.

Hurry avail our promo until end of the month.

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