Ruiz & Sabinay Dental Clinic

04/01/2026

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12/10/2025

Just finished a gum treatment with our diode laser! 💥
Laser dentistry helps make procedures quicker, cleaner, and more comfortable for our patients. 🦷✨

Healthy gums, happy smiles! 💚🦷

03/10/2025

10/07/2025

Impacted wisdom teeth are third molars that don't have enough space to fully erupt in the mouth. Because of this, they often grow at odd angles — pushing against the second molars. What’s alarming is that this damage usually happens without any noticeable pain in the early stages. You might feel completely fine, while silent destruction is taking place underneath the gums.

As the impacted wisdom tooth presses against the second molar, it can slowly erode the healthy tooth's root or enamel. This constant pressure can create a trap for bacteria and food particles, increasing the risk of deep cavities, gum infections, and even bone loss between the two teeth. If left undetected, the healthy molar — which is critical for chewing — might end up needing a root canal, a large filling, or even extraction.

Since the process is often painless at first, many patients don’t realize there’s a problem until it’s too late. That’s why dentists recommend regular X-rays during the late teens or early twenties, when wisdom teeth typically start to erupt. Catching the problem early means the difference between a simple extraction and permanent damage to your healthy teeth.

If you still have your wisdom teeth and haven’t had them evaluated recently, it’s worth asking your dentist for an updated scan. Early action can save your smile from long-term complications.

20/06/2025

Research shows that an untreated tooth abscess can allow bacteria to enter the bloodstream, leading to sepsis—a life-threatening condition where the body’s response to infection causes widespread inflammation and organ damage.

Even in healthy individuals, this can quickly affect vital organs like the kidneys, lungs, and brain, resulting in serious complications or death if not treated in time. That’s why early dental care is critical—what starts as a simple tooth infection can rapidly become a medical emergency.

🔗 Read the full study – link in comments.

14/05/2025

ENDOCRINE CLEARANCE ang hinihingi ng mga dentista bago bunutan ng ngipin ang mga pasyenteng may sakit sa thyroid - mapa hyperthyroidism man yan o hypothyroidism.😍 Sa mga pasyenteng may HYPERTHYROIDISM, nagiging sensitibo sila sa epekto ng tinuturok na local anesthesia na EPINEPHRINE na maaring magsanhi ng mataas na presyon sa dugo at mabilis na tibok ng puso. Maari din itong mag trigger ng THYROID STORM.😍. Sa mga may HYPOTHYROIDISM naman, kapag hindi kontrolado ito ay maaring magsanhi ng labis na pagdudugo sa sugat ng nabunutang ngipin! 😍 Kaya , importante na magpa clearance sa inyong doctor bago mag undergo ng kanit anong dental procedure upang maiwasan ang komplikasyon! 😍

20/04/2025

🌸🐰 Hoppy Easter from all of us at Ruiz & Sabinay Dental Clinic! 🐣💐
May your day be filled with giggles, sweet treats, and bright smiles—just like our little Easter bunny here! 💜🥚🌷

20/04/2025

04/04/2025

For parents' awareness

🍼 The relationship between pacifiers and open bites is quite direct from a dental and children's orofacial development perspective:

🎯 What is an open bite?
An open bite is an alteration in dental occlusion in which the upper and lower teeth do not make proper contact when closing the mouth, especially in the anterior area (incisors).

🎯 How does a pacifier affect the mouth?
Prolonged use of a pacifier can cause or promote an open bite for the following reasons:

✔️ Constant pressure: The pacifier exerts continuous pressure on the palate and front teeth, preventing them from erupting properly or pushing them outward.

✔️ Alterations in the oral muscles: Frequent pacifier use can affect the function of the tongue, lips, and orofacial muscles, leading to abnormal swallowing and speech patterns.

✔️ Interference with normal mouth closure: The child becomes accustomed to having something in their mouth, which prevents their teeth from closing normally and affects their development.

✔️ Factors to consider:
Duration: It's not just whether the child uses a pacifier, but also how long a day they use it and until what age they continue to use it.

✔️ Critical age: If the pacifier is eliminated before 2-3 years of age, the open bite is likely to correct itself spontaneously.

✔️ Genetics and associated habits: Thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, or mouth breathing can also contribute.