JMC Dental Clinic

31/07/2026

Your comfort is our priority. Another succesful wisdom tooth removal done safely and gently. Thank you for trusting us with your dental care.

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JMC Dental Clinic
2/flr wing a bldg I Calangi St
Poblacion Mabini Batangas

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27/07/2026

🦷Another succesful odontectomy completed ✨
If your wisdom tooth is causing pain swelling or discomfort dont ignore it. Early treatment can help prevent more serious problems.

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JMC Dental Clinic
2/flr wing a bldg I Calangi St
Poblacion Mabini Batangas

📞 09309168010

19/04/2026

Say goodbye to fractured tooth and hello to a restored smile🦷✨

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JMC Dental Clinic
2/flr wing a bldg I Calangi St
Poblacion Mabini Batangas

📞 09309168010

See you & let's create your radiant smile 🦷

12/04/2026

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JMC Dental Clinic
2/flr wing a bldg I Calangi St
Poblacion Mabini Batangas

📞 09309168010

Gum disease may be more than a dental problem—it could impact your heart.

A recent scientific statement from the American Heart Association, published in Circulation, reports that periodontal disease is associated with higher risk of heart attack, stroke, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, and other vascular diseases. The link is thought to involve chronic inflammation and oral bacteria entering the bloodstream, potentially affecting blood vessels.

Gum disease affects over 40% of adults and can progress from gingivitis to bone loss if untreated. It’s more common in people with diabetes, smoking, obesity, and high blood pressure.

While a direct cause-and-effect is not confirmed, maintaining gum health may help reduce overall inflammatory burden and support heart health.

📄Source: doi: 10.1161/cir.0000000000001390

01/03/2026

Baby teeth are temporary.
The damage from their cavities is not.

Inside a child’s jaw, permanent teeth begin forming years before they erupt. Their enamel is developing. Their crown shape is being built. Their structure is forming layer by layer.

When a cavity in a primary tooth progresses deep into the pulp, the infection does not remain isolated. The root tips of baby teeth sit very close to the developing permanent tooth germ. Inflammatory by-products and bacteria can disrupt normal enamel formation and crown development.

The damage may only become visible years later:

• Enamel hypoplasia
• White, yellow, or brown discoloration
• Weak enamel more prone to decay
• Crown malformation
• Altered eruption patterns

Primary teeth are biological placeholders. They guide eruption, preserve arch space, support jaw growth, and protect the tissues where permanent teeth are forming.

Early childhood caries is not a minor issue. It is an active infectious process within a developing craniofacial system.

What protects the permanent dentition?

• First dental visit by age 1
• Early caries risk assessment
• Age-appropriate fluoride exposure
• Timely treatment of cavities
• Immediate evaluation of swelling or pain

Preventing decay in baby teeth is preventive care for the adult smile.

Temporary teeth. Permanent consequences.

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

27/02/2026

'Can a child have a tooth filling?

Yes, Children can absolutely have tooth fillings and it is a safe, common and necessary procedure to treat both baby and permanent teeth to remove decay stop pain and prevent further infection.

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JMC Dental Clinic
2/flr Wing A Bldg I Calangi St.
Poblacion Mabini Batangas

20/02/2026

Even one missing tooth matters!

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2/flr wing a bldg I Calangi St
Poblacion Mabini Batangas

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Losing even one tooth can silently change your entire bite.

Most people assume that if it’s just one tooth, the rest will compensate.

Biologically, that is not how the mouth works.

Every tooth is part of a functional system. Teeth stabilize one another. They distribute chewing forces evenly. They help maintain the height and strength of the jawbone.

When a tooth is lost, that balance begins to shift.

The neighboring teeth gradually drift into the empty space.
The opposing tooth may over-erupt because it no longer has contact.
The way your upper and lower teeth meet begins to change.

This altered bite can lead to:

• Uneven tooth wear
• Food trapping between teeth
• Difficulty chewing certain foods
• Increased stress on the jaw joint (TMJ discomfort)

But the most significant change happens beneath the gums.

The jawbone that once supported the missing tooth depends on mechanical stimulation from chewing. Without that stimulation, the body begins a natural process called bone resorption.

Over time, the bone loses both height and width.

This shrinkage can:

• Weaken support for neighboring teeth
• Subtly alter facial structure
• Make future treatments — especially dental implants — more complex if significant bone loss occurs

Tooth loss is not just a cosmetic issue.

It affects bite stability, jaw strength, and long-term oral health.

Replacing a missing tooth — whether with a dental implant, bridge, or other appropriate treatment — helps restore function and preserve the bone.

In dentistry, even one missing tooth matters.

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

12/02/2026

Healthy Smiles, Happy Kids!

Schedule your child's dental check up.

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JMC Dental Clinic
09309168010

12/02/2026

HappyValentine's Day❤️

07/02/2026

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2/FWing A Bldg I Calangi St Poblacion
Mabini Batangas

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