Boloico - Fernandez Dental Health Care Clinic

29/05/2026

🦷 The Anatomy of Gum Disease

26/05/2026

What does this toothbrush have to do with your heart? A worn-out toothbrush isn’t very good at keeping your teeth clean and your gums healthy. And poor dental health has been linked to a higher risk for heart disease and high blood pressure. For a healthy smile (and to support a healthy heart), dentists recommend replacing toothbrushes every 3-4 months or more often if the bristles are matted or frayed.

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08/05/2026

Start your week right by being on top of your oral hygiene. Book an appointment with us and we’ll help you get the happiest and healthiest smiles! 🦷

28/04/2026

This is what an untreated cavity really looks like — from the inside.

The dark area at the top is advanced dental caries, where bacteria have destroyed the enamel and dentin. Beneath it lies the pulp chamber, rich in nerves and blood vessels — shown here inflamed and exposed.

Once decay reaches this depth, pain is no longer just “toothache.” It is nerve infection, inflammation, and a gateway for bacteria to enter the bloodstream.

At this stage, a simple filling is no longer enough. Treatment usually requires root canal therapy or extraction — both more complex, costly, and invasive than early care.

24/04/2026

Many parents think losing baby teeth early is not a big deal… but it actually can change how permanent teeth grow.

Baby teeth are not just “temporary.”
They quietly hold space for the adult teeth developing underneath.

When a baby tooth is lost too soon — because of decay or injury — that space doesn’t stay empty for long.

The nearby teeth slowly start shifting into it.
And when that happens, the permanent tooth below loses its path.

It may:
• Come out in the wrong position
• Get stuck inside the gums (impacted)
• Or cause crowding and crooked teeth

This is one of the most common reasons children later need braces.

The important part?
This can often be prevented.

Dentists can place a small appliance called a space maintainer to keep that gap open until the permanent tooth is ready.

And if you ever notice permanent teeth coming behind baby teeth (often called “shark teeth”), it’s a sign to get it checked early.

Simple takeaway:
Baby teeth guide the future smile.
Losing them too early can disturb that entire process.

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

23/04/2026

Happiest Birthday Dr. Coie Boloico Fernandez!🥳🌸🌻

Happiest Birthday, Dr. Coie!

Today we celebrate a life that reflects Christ’s love in the most beautiful ways—through your generosity, your dedication, and your unwavering faith. You are a loving mother, a supportive wife, and a faithful partner in ministry whose heart for giving continues to bless so many lives.

Your kindness and commitment, especially as a sponsor of Hope Channel Southern Mindanao, have become a channel of hope and light to countless souls. Through your life, many are reminded that serving God is not just a calling—it is a daily expression of love.

May the Lord continue to pour out His abundant blessings upon you, strengthen you in every season, and grant the desires of your heart according to His will. May your life continue to shine as a testimony of His grace and goodness.

“Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.” – Proverbs 31:28

Praying you a joyful and grace-filled birthday!

22/04/2026

TAKE NOTE: It affects more than your SMILE. 😥 #

17/04/2026

“A healthy smile is a reflection of a healthy life.🤍”

𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗥 𝗕𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗦 | VIBRANT LIFE Family Seminar (Night 4)
"𝘈 𝘷𝘪𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘵, 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘺 𝘴𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺. 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘵 𝘴𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘎𝘰𝘥'𝘴 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦."

Did you know a truly vibrant life starts with a vibrant smile? In this vital highlight from last night’s health spotlight, Dr. Raikka Fernandez shares essential, everyday insights on family Dental Care. Building a strong, healthy foundation for the next generation right down to their teeth is one of our greatest responsibilities as a community.

Listen in for practical, game-changing takeaways to keep your family’s smiles bright, strong, and thriving! Tag a parent who would love this advice.
Watch the full health lecture replay: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1H1h7NR5PJ/https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1H1h7NR5PJ/

11/04/2026

New research reinforces the idea that taking care of your teeth and gums is not just about a bright smile, but also about protecting your heart. A review of a decade of studies by the American Heart Association found strong links between gum disease, also called periodontal disease, and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, a condition where arteries become clogged and stiff. One way the two may be connected is that bacteria from inflamed or damaged gums can enter the bloodstream, triggering chronic inflammation that harms blood vessels and increases heart risk.

Studying this connection is complex because many factors, including smoking, age, and obesity, affect both gum disease and heart problems. Still, the evidence suggests that gum health independently influences cardiovascular risk. Some studies show that improving oral hygiene and treating gum disease can positively affect blood pressure, cholesterol, and inflammatory markers, all of which are known to impact heart disease. Caring for teeth from a young age may provide benefits that extend decades later, helping lower the chances of serious heart conditions.

The review calls for longer term research to better understand whether treating established gum disease can reduce heart problems. Meanwhile, simple habits like brushing, flossing, and regular dental checkups continue to offer multiple benefits, not only for oral health but also for overall cardiovascular wellbeing.

Research Paper 📄
DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000001390

16/03/2026

👩‍⚕️🦷La Caries Dental Avanzada es una infección destructiva que atraviesa el esmalte y la dentina, hasta la pulpa (nervio), causando dolor intenso, agujeros visibles, mal aliento e infecciones (abscesos) que pueden afectar el hueso. Requiere tratamiento urgente como endodoncias o extracciones, ya que puede derivar en infecciones severas.