06/05/2026
You can consult with the professionals at Rushad Dental Clinic! We offer a variety of services to cater to all your oral health needs! Visit us or set an appointment now βFOR A MORE CONFIDENT AND DELIGHTFUL SMILE! π¦·π€
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We are open every Monday to Thursday for appointment, Saturday and Sunday (9:00am to 4:000pm). We are closed every Friday.
π Door 5, 2nd floor, JSM building, National Highway, Marawi Poblacion/Basak Malutlut, Marawi City
(In front of Lanao Central College/Al-Kauthar Chicken Shawarma).
π Send us a private message or give us a call/text at 09701191980.
πͺ₯π TOOTHPASTE GUIDE FOR G6PD (PH EDITION): Alin ang okay? Alin ang dapat ingatan?
Mommies & daddies, real talk munaβ
Hindi lahat ng βbawalβ online ay automatic true. Sa G6PD, ordinary toothpaste is usually NOT the main issue. Sa Philippine Newborn Screening guide mismo, sinabi na ang menthol sa ordinary toothpaste has not caused hemolysis so far; mas importante pa ring bantayan ang fava/broad beans, certain medicines, infections, at mothballs/naphthalene. ()
π‘ BIG RELIEF FOR PARENTS:
So yesβregular, age-appropriate toothpaste is generally okay. Ang mas practical na tanong ay:
βοΈ Age-appropriate ba?
βοΈ Kidsβ toothpaste ba or adult toothpaste?
βοΈ Toothpaste lang ba itoβ¦ o medicated oral product? ()
π’ Known / popular / affordable brands sa PH:
Colgate (may Colgate Baby 0β2 at kids variants), Hapee / Hapee Kiddie, Closeup, Pepsodent, at Sensodyne. Official PH/retail pages confirm these are commonly available locally. ()
πΈ Budget-friendly examples na madaling hanapin:
Hapee Kiddie 50ml β β±50, Colgate Kids/Tiger 40g β β±56, Pepsodent Whitening Promo Pack 2x190g β β±150, Hapee Gumtect Sensitive 100ml β β±133, at may Sensodyne options din sa Watsons. Prices can change. ()
π¨ IMPORTANT WARNING:
Toothpaste β medicated oral products. Kung benzocaine oral gel, numbing spray, teething gel, o singaw gel ang usapan, ask first. FDA warns benzocaine oral products can cause methemoglobinemia, at ang methylene blue ay contraindicated sa G6PD dahil puwedeng magpalala ng hemolysis. ()
π₯ SIMPLE RULE:
π Ordinary toothpaste? Usually okay.
π Age-appropriate kidsβ toothpaste? Good.
π Medicated oral gels/sprays? Ask first.
π Main food trigger to remember? Fava / broad beans.
π BOTTOMLINE:
Hindi kailangan mataranta sa toothpaste aisle. Minsan ang best choice ay hindi yung pinaka-mahalβkundi yung age-appropriate, trusted, at practical for daily brushing.
Check the label. Keep it simple.