Dr. Aika Gail J. Vera Cruz Dental Clinic

01/05/2026

Saludo sa buhok na nakatali habang ginagawa mong perfect and smile ng iba

This Labor Day 2026,

13/03/2026

Good day! Please take note of our schedule this Holy Week. We will be closed from Holy Wednesday to Good Friday. We encourage you to schedule your appointments before or after these dates.

For inquiries, feel free to send us a message or contact us at 09273774389.

11/03/2026

06/03/2026

This is your sign to visit your dentist today! Or as soon as you can. 🦷

18/02/2026

Chipped or fractured tooth? Quick, conservative solutions can restore both function and confidence. These before-and-after photos of our patient were taken three years ago and the result remains strong and beautiful today ✨

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28/01/2026

Hello, patients! We would like to inform you that our dentist will be unavailable from January 30 to February 4. We encourage you to schedule your appointments before or after these dates 😊

For inquiries, feel free to send us a message or contact us at 09273773489.

01/01/2026

Wishing everyone a year full of healthy smiles and happy moments. Thank you for letting us take care of your smiles. See you in the New Year! 🦷💫

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08/12/2025

Good day! Please take note of our schedule this holiday season 😊

Wishing you a wonderful time with your loved ones. Happy holidays! 🎄

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08/12/2025

A tooth that feels manageable during the day can suddenly become extremely painful at night. There are clear biological reasons for this change — and they all make nighttime pain feel more intense.

Here’s what happens when you lie down:

🔹 Increased blood flow/pressure in the head and teeth
When lying flat, gravity no longer helps pull blood downward, so more blood pools in the head and jaw.
Inside an inflamed tooth, the pulp (the soft tissue containing nerves and blood vessels) is swollen but trapped inside rigid dentin.
More pressure on the already irritated nerve endings = stronger pain signals.

🔹 Fewer distractions, more focus on pain
During the day, your brain is occupied with noise, activity, and visual input — which reduces attention to minor pain.
At night, in a quiet, dark environment, the brain has fewer distractions and focuses more on internal sensations, making pain feel more severe.

🔹 Inflammation becomes worse
Pain and inflammation follow a circadian rhythm.
Cortisol — the body’s natural anti-inflammatory hormone — drops at night, while inflammatory mediators become more active.
This increases swelling and heightens nerve sensitivity inside the tooth.

🔹 Sinus pressure increases (especially upper teeth)
If you have congestion, lying down can worsen sinus pressure.
The roots of upper molars lie very close to the maxillary sinus floor, so pressure in the sinus cavity can amplify or mimic tooth pain.

🔹 Nerve sensitivity peaks at night
With less sensory competition and nighttime changes in hormones/neurotransmitters, pain pathways become more reactive.
Even mild stimuli can feel much more intense.

03/10/2025

Hello, patients! We would like to inform you that our dentist will be unavailable from October 21 to 26. We encourage you to schedule your appointments before or after these dates 😊

For inquiries, feel free to send us a message or contact us at 09273773489.

20/09/2025

Aggressive brushing doesn’t clean better — it slowly destroys the teeth and gums.🪥🦷

Excessive pressure, stiff bristles, or scrubbing motions can wear away the enamel and push the gums back, exposing the root surface. Enamel never grows back, so this damage is permanent.

Over time, aggressive brushing can lead to gum recession, sensitivity to hot and cold, darker-looking roots, and notching at the necks of teeth. These changes are much harder to fix than they are to prevent.

Research confirms that using gentle pressure, soft bristles, and the correct technique removes plaque just as effectively — without the risks. Healthy brushing is about consistency and technique, not force.

🧠 Source:
Sutor S, Graetz C, Geiken A, et al. Effect of a powered and a manual toothbrush in subjects susceptible to gingival recession: A 36-month randomized controlled clinical study. Int J Dent Hygiene. 2024;23(1):26–36. PMID: 38863249.