Dentafix Dental Clinic

Dentafix Dental Clinic General Dentistry, Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Prosthodontics and Cosmetic Dentistry

๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ, ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐š๐›๐ฅ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐ข๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐…๐ฅ๐ž๐ฑ๐ข๐›๐ฅ๐ž ๐ƒ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ โ€” ๐ง๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐š๐ฅ ๐ฅ๐จ๐จ๐ค, ๐ฌ๐ž๐œ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ โœจFor inquiries and appointment b...
03/12/2025

๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ, ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐š๐›๐ฅ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐ข๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐…๐ฅ๐ž๐ฑ๐ข๐›๐ฅ๐ž ๐ƒ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ โ€” ๐ง๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐š๐ฅ ๐ฅ๐จ๐จ๐ค, ๐ฌ๐ž๐œ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ โœจ

For inquiries and appointment bookings, contact us through our page or reach us at:

๐Ÿ“ Door 4, Pink Apartment, #15 Maya-Maya Street, Barangay Lapu-Lapu, Jerome, Davao City
Landmarks: Near Lapu-Lapu Gym and Chute Laundry Shop
๐Ÿ“ž (0919) 686 4100

๐Ÿ“ Door 8, IVR Building, Rasay Street, Toril, Davao City
Landmarks: Near Traffic Light and Chowking
๐Ÿ“ž (0993) 241 6939

28/11/2025

SUGOT KA IMMORTAL KA

di ka mamatay, pero baho kag baba, permi pagyud mo sakit imong ngipon.
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๐”๐ฉ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐๐ž ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฌ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ž ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐…๐Œ โ€” strength, beauty, and confidence in one โœจFor inquiries and appointment bookings, contact u...
12/11/2025

๐”๐ฉ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐๐ž ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฌ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ž ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐…๐Œ โ€” strength, beauty, and confidence in one โœจ

For inquiries and appointment bookings, contact us through our page or reach us at:

๐Ÿ“ Door 4, Pink Apartment, #15 Maya-Maya Street, Barangay Lapu-Lapu, Jerome, Davao City
Landmarks: Near Lapu-Lapu Gym and Chute Laundry Shop
๐Ÿ“ž (0919) 686 4100

๐Ÿ“ Door 8, IVR Building, Rasay Street, Toril, Davao City
Landmarks: Near Traffic Light and Chowking
๐Ÿ“ž (0993) 241 6939

Please stop DIY BRACES. Di po yan for fashion lang.
09/11/2025

Please stop DIY BRACES. Di po yan for fashion lang.

06/11/2025

๐Ÿผ Putting a baby to sleep with a bottle may seem comforting, but itโ€™s one of the most common causes of early tooth decay in infants โ€” medically known as Baby Bottle Caries or Nursing Bottle Caries. It occurs when liquids like milk, formula, or juice stay in contact with baby teeth for long periods, especially during sleep.

During sleep, saliva flow drops, reducing the mouthโ€™s natural cleansing ability. The sugars in milk or juice then feed oral bacteria, which release acids that attack the enamel. Over time, this leads to rapid and severe decay โ€” typically seen on the upper front teeth, spreading to molars if untreated.

Dentists often identify this pattern of decay by its characteristic brown or black spots near the gum line. It can cause pain, feeding difficulties, and infection, affecting speech and the alignment of permanent teeth later in life. Unfortunately, many parents only notice it once visible damage has already occurred.

To prevent it, experts recommend: avoid letting babies sleep with bottles containing anything other than water, wipe gums with a clean cloth after feeding, and start gentle brushing once the first tooth erupts. Early dental visits โ€” ideally by age one โ€” help detect any early signs and guide parents toward lifelong oral health habits.

๐†๐จ๐จ๐ ๐ง๐ž๐ฐ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐‚๐‚๐‚ ๐€๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐œ๐ข๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ!Weโ€™re thrilled to announce that Dentafix is now an accredited partner of the NCCC Group...
02/11/2025

๐†๐จ๐จ๐ ๐ง๐ž๐ฐ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐‚๐‚๐‚ ๐€๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐œ๐ข๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ!
Weโ€™re thrilled to announce that Dentafix is now an accredited partner of the NCCC Group of Companies! ๐ŸŽ‰

Book your appointments with Dentafix and enjoy quality dental care for that happy and healthy smile! ๐Ÿ˜

๐Ÿ“ Door 4, Pink Apartment, #15 Maya-Maya Street, Brgy. Lapu-Lapu, Jerome, Davao City
Landmarks: Near Lapu-Lapu Gym and Chute Laundry Shop
๐Ÿ“ž (0919) 686 4100

๐Ÿ“Door 8, IVR Building, Rasay Street, Toril, Davao City
Landmarks: Near Traffic Light and Chowking
๐Ÿ“ž (0993) 241 6939

๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿ‘ป
29/10/2025

๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿ‘ป

Madaming candies ngayong TRICK OR TREAT season. Huwag kalilimutang linisin ang ngipin after kumain ng Halloween treats, mga bata!

HAVE A TOOTH-FRIENDLY HALLOWEEN!

28/10/2025

When a pacifier habit continues beyond the age of two, it can begin to reshape how the jaws and teeth grow. The constant sucking pressure changes the balance between tongue, lips, and muscles โ€” gradually pushing teeth and bones out of their natural alignment.

Over time, this can cause what dentists call an open bite โ€” when the front teeth donโ€™t meet even when the mouth is closed. It can also narrow the upper jaw, make teeth protrude, and affect the way a child swallows or speaks.

These changes donโ€™t happen overnight. They develop silently, while the pacifier seems harmless on the surface. But once the jaw and bite adapt to this prolonged pressure, correcting it often requires orthodontic treatment later in life.

Pediatric dentists recommend weaning off the pacifier by 18โ€“24 months to allow natural oral muscle balance and healthy jaw growth. Early awareness can prevent long-term dental complications and support normal speech and facial development.

๐Ÿ“„Source: PMC2791560

๐Ÿ”น Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional dental advice.

22/10/2025

๐Ÿฆท 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 maintainerโ€”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 doesnโ€™t just affect appearanceโ€”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. Thatโ€™s why pediatric dentists often use space maintainersโ€”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.

22/10/2025

A recent case of a 3-year-old with multiple active cavities and a dental abscess reminds us how crucial early oral care truly is. At this age, children canโ€™t protect their own teethโ€”parents must.

Neglecting baby teeth doesnโ€™t just cause pain and infection. It can affect chewing, speech, nutrition, and even facial growthโ€”sometimes leaving lifelong effects on confidence and well-being.

Dental decay in early childhood is completely preventable. Brushing twice daily with age-appropriate toothpaste, limiting sugary snacks, and visiting a dentist by the first birthday can stop damage before it begins.

Healthy habits start at home. When parents brush together with their child and make it fun, they build the foundation for a lifetime of strong smiles and fearless dental visits.

๐Ÿ“ธ Clinical Case & Photography: .fatimaluna

20/09/2025

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