Gaviola Dental Clinic

Gaviola Dental Clinic Dental Clinic
Located @ DIMASALANG MASBATE PH.

30/12/2025

It's the last day of the year 2025! and we are OPEN TODAY! With Doc Bruce and Doc Khrizelle Tandem.

24/12/2025

Good news, GDCians! Starting December 29, our clinic schedule will be daily—from Monday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.—The Collab of two dentists Dr. Bruce and Dr. Khrizelle

23/12/2025

Merry Christmas to all!!

19/12/2025

Clinic will resume on Dec.28,29,30,31 and Jan 2.

22/11/2025

FYI:
Clinic is closed today saturday Nov.22,2025
It will be open tomorrow Sunday November 23,2024

04/11/2025

When a tooth is lost and not replaced, it sets off a silent but steady chain reaction. The neighbouring teeth start to shift into the gap, while the opposing tooth over-erupts, disturbing the bite and creating long-term alignment problems.

With time, the jawbone beneath the missing tooth begins to resorb due to lack of stimulation. This bone loss can alter facial structure, reduce lip support, and make future restorations more complex or less stable.

As teeth drift, tiny spaces form between them, trapping food and bacteria. This leads to cavities, gum disease, and even infection, often progressing unnoticed until significant damage occurs.

Early tooth replacement isn’t just about appearance — it’s essential for maintaining bone health, bite balance, and overall oral function. Modern restorative dentistry offers reliable options like implants, bridges, and dentures to restore natural stability and prevent further complications.

🔹 Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional dental advice.

02/11/2025

Toothache pain can feel unbearable. Every tooth contains delicate nerve fibers connected to the trigeminal nerve — one of the body’s most powerful and sensitive pain networks.

When infection or inflammation reaches the pulp, pressure builds inside its rigid, closed chamber. With nowhere for swelling to expand, the trapped nerves are compressed — causing deep, throbbing pain that pulses with blood flow.

Because the trigeminal nerve also serves the jaw, ear, and head, tooth pain often spreads. A single infected tooth can make the entire side of the face ache or throb.

The main causes include deep cavities, cracked teeth, or abscesses. Once bacteria invade the pulp, painkillers only mask the problem — early dental evaluation is the real solution.

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Educational purpose only. Persistent or severe pain requires professional dental care.

30/10/2025

Cavities and gum disease may nearly double stroke risk, new research finds.

A new study published in Neurology Open Access — the official journal of the American Academy of Neurology — found that people with both dental cavities and gum disease had an 86% higher risk of ischemic stroke compared to those with healthy mouths.

Researchers analyzed data from nearly 6,000 adults over two decades, showing that untreated decay and gum inflammation may create a chronic inflammatory burden that damages brain blood vessels and increases stroke risk.

The findings reinforce growing evidence that oral infections can affect the entire body. Bacteria and inflammatory toxins from diseased gums and decayed teeth can enter the bloodstream, triggering vascular inflammation and clot formation.

The study also noted that regular dental check-ups and professional cleanings reduced the likelihood of having both conditions by 81% — proving that maintaining oral health may also protect the brain and heart.

🧾 Journal Reference: Stefanie Wood et al. Combined Influence of Dental Caries and Periodontal Disease on Ischemic Stroke Risk. Neurology Open Access, 2025; 1(4). DOI: 10.1212/WN9.0000000000000036

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 — gradually pushing teeth and bones out of their natural alignment.

Over time, this can cause what dentists call an open bite — when the front teeth don’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 don’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 18–24 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.

📄Source: PMC2791560

🔹 Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional dental advice.

25/10/2025

Many people hear “radiation” and instantly feel uneasy, but dental X-rays are actually among the safest medical imaging procedures available today. The amount of radiation is tiny — comparable to natural sources we encounter every day without realizing it.

Eating a banana exposes you to natural background radiation from potassium. A single dental X-ray gives about the same dose as eating a few bananas.

Spending a few minutes outdoors in sunlight gives you more natural radiation exposure than a dental X-ray.

A short airplane flight exposes your body to several times more radiation than a full-mouth series of dental X-rays.

Thanks to modern digital sensors, today’s X-rays require up to 90% less radiation than old film systems, yet they produce sharper, clearer, and more diagnostic images.

Dentists also take strict safety measures — lead aprons, thyroid collars, and careful adherence to the ALARA principle (As Low As Reasonably Achievable). Every X-ray is taken only when it has a clear clinical benefit.

In short, the radiation from dental X-rays is minimal, carefully regulated, and far outweighed by their diagnostic value. They help protect your oral and overall health — not put it at risk.

Disclaimer: This post is for educational awareness only and is not a substitute for a professional medical or dental evaluation.

24/10/2025

A simple toothache isn’t always simple.
When a dental infection is left untreated, bacteria can spread beyond the tooth — moving into the jawbone, sinuses, or even the bloodstream.

Once bacteria enter deeper tissues, they can trigger abscesses, bone loss, facial swelling, or airway obstruction — in severe cases, spreading infection to vital organs.

Early signs like persistent pain, swelling, or a bad taste in the mouth should never be ignored. Timely dental treatment can prevent a localized infection from turning into a serious, body-wide problem.

Dental infections are medical infections — they don’t stay in the mouth forever.

Address

Dimasalang
5403

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+639288066683

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