Hi Smile Dental clinic

12/03/2026

Thank you! Colgate

09/10/2025

🦷 What Really Happens When a Tooth Is Lost

Losing a tooth may seem like a small problem — especially if it’s not visible when smiling — but medically, it’s a silent chain reaction that can alter the entire mouth structure.

Each tooth in the jaw supports the next like a team; when one is missing, the balance collapses. The nearby teeth start drifting or tilting toward the empty space, while the opposing tooth (from the opposite arch) begins to over-erupt into the gap. Over time, this misalignment can disturb the bite, strain the jaw joints, and even trigger chronic headaches or muscle tension.

Beneath the surface, the damage continues. The jawbone that once supported the missing tooth begins to shrink — a process called alveolar bone resorption. Without regular stimulation from chewing forces, the bone loses density, weakening facial support. This is why people with multiple missing teeth often develop a “sunken” facial appearance or premature facial aging.

Gum tissues also recede around the area, creating food traps and increasing the risk of gum disease and tooth decay in neighboring teeth.

Functionally, even a single missing tooth reduces chewing efficiency. The rest of the teeth have to overwork, leading to wear, cracks, or sensitivity. In long-standing cases, the uneven bite forces can even affect the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) — the hinge connecting the jaw to the skull — causing jaw pain, clicking sounds, or restricted movement.

Replacing a missing tooth promptly — whether through a dental implant, bridge, or partial denture — helps preserve bone, restore proper bite, and maintain overall oral health. What may seem like a small gap today can become a bigger, costlier dental issue tomorrow. Early replacement isn’t cosmetic — it’s preventive healthcare.

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Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace a professional medical advice or diagnosis.

19/05/2025

✅Removal of impacted upper right canine.

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Hi Smile Dental Clinic

Clinic Schedule:
🕘Monday - Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm Clinic
🕘Sunday - 9:00am - 3:00pm Clinic

📌Hi Smile Dental Clinic-Marikina
Address: 677 JP Rizal ST. Brgy. Malanday, Marikina City
(Landmark: (In front of Graceland Plaza)

📌Hi Smile Dental Clinic-Antipolo
Address: Phase 2 BLK. 1B-LOT 4 Maguey Road Forest Ridge Subdivision Antipolo City.

Contact Number:
📱 09392177299
☎️(02) 7004-8893

06/02/2024

LOOKING FOR LICENSED DENTIST

-Newly licensed are welcome to apply
-Full-time or Part-time
-Can work without supervision
-Ortho preceptorship is a plus but not required
-Willing to work on weekends
-Basic Salary + Commission and complete benefits

Location:
677 JP Rizal St. Brgy. Malanday, Marikina City

Block 1B-1Lot 4 Phase 2 Forest Ridge Maguey Road, Antipolo City

Please send your CV at [email protected]

28/10/2022

Announcement for the upcoming holiday:

Hi Smile Dental clinic will be closed on October 31 (Monday) and November 1 (Tuesday) to commemorate the All Saints and All Souls Day. Our clinic will resume on November 2 (Wednesday)

Please be guided accordingly.
Thank you!

05/08/2021

19/05/2021

Our Dental Team has been vaccinated with Astrazeneca against Covid-19 thank you so much Marikina Dental chapter 😊😊

Thank you Marikina City Government 💕💕💕
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