Perez Dacuyan Dental Clinic

17/09/2026

😟🦷 “I Just Want Braces… Why Do We Need to Fix My Teeth First?”

She came to us at 22 years old with one goal: to straighten her teeth. ✨

🎓 As a university student, she wanted a healthier-looking, more confident smile.

But there was another concern she had been experiencing:

❌ Dental pain
❌ Tooth sensitivity
❌ Multiple areas of dental caries

🔎 After a comprehensive examination, we found multiple carious lesions affecting the upper right posterior teeth.

So before orthodontic treatment, we addressed the more important problem first.

🦷 The affected teeth were restored with tooth-colored composite restorations as part of her complete oral rehabilitation prior to orthodontic treatment.

✨ The lesson? Orthodontics should not begin with aesthetics alone.

Before we straighten the teeth, we need to make sure they are healthy, functional, and properly restored. 💎

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🦷❤️ HEALTH FIRST. AESTHETICS SECOND.

Many young adults focus on:

✨ Straight teeth
📸 A beautiful smile
😊 More confidence
🎓 Looking their best at university
💼 Looking their best at work

And that’s completely understandable.

But if you’re experiencing pain, sensitivity, or cavities, those concerns shouldn’t be overlooked simply because you’re preparing for braces. ⚠️

A comprehensive orthodontic plan considers:

✅ Dental caries and existing restorations
✅ Tooth structure and overall dental health
✅ Oral hygiene
✅ Occlusion and function
✅ Periodontal health
✅ Smile aesthetics
✅ Long-term treatment goals

🦷 Braces move teeth. They don’t treat dental disease.

That is why this patient’s oral rehabilitation came before orthodontic treatment. ✨

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🦷🔎 THINKING ABOUT BRACES? CHECK YOUR TEETH FIRST.

If you’re a university student or young professional considering braces and you’re experiencing:

🔹 Tooth pain 😣
🔹 Sensitivity to hot or cold 🥶🔥
🔹 Pain when chewing
🔹 Visible cavities 🦠
🔹 Broken or defective fillings

👉 Don’t simply focus on straightening your teeth.

Find out what’s causing the problem first. 🩺🦷

⏰ Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent a small dental problem from becoming a much bigger one.

✨ Treat the disease. Restore the teeth. Then transform the smile.

Because a beautiful smile starts with healthy teeth. 🤍🦷

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✨ Why Trust Our Clinics?

Our specialists bring world-class training and extensive clinical experience to every patient we serve. 💎

🎓 Graduates of the University of the Philippines and Cebu Doctors’ University

🎓 Graduate of the University of the Philippines Master of Science in Dentistry (Orthodontics) Program

🎓 Graduate of the Orthodontic Preceptorship Program of the International Association for Orthodontics (IAO)

🎓 Graduates of the Certificate Program in Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain (TOPP) at the National University College of Dentistry, in partnership with the Orofacial Pain Association of the Philippines (OPAP)

🎓 Advanced Training at the University of the Philippines–Philippine General Hospital (UP–PGH) Oral Surgery and Hospital Dentistry Program

🤝 Board-Certified Orthodontist and Affiliate Member of the Association of Philippine Orthodontists (APO)

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💎 Expert training. Evidence-based care. Comprehensive and precise treatment for patients of all ages.

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🏛 By Appointment Only — Limited Clinical Slots

To maintain the highest standards of diagnosis, treatment planning, and procedural precision, our daily clinical schedule is intentionally limited. 🕐

This allows us to provide every patient with the time, attention, and individualized care they deserve. 🤍

👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️ We proudly serve executives, professionals, families, and university students throughout Metro Manila who value meticulous, evidence-based, and personalized dental care.

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🦷 Dacuyan-Fianza Orthodontic and Dental Suite
📍 Unit 103 Scandic Palace, Palanan, Makati City
📞 0922-832-3263 | (02) 8899-4230

🦷 Perez-Dacuyan Dental Clinic
📍 Unit 121 Cartimar Shopping Center, Pasay City
📞 0922-896-6469 | (02) 8775-7611

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16/09/2026

🦷💭 “MY TMJ HURTS. SHOULD I GET BRACES?”

Not so fast. ⚠️

One of the most common misconceptions about orthodontics is that braces can cure TMD (temporomandibular disorders).

🧠 THE TRUTH:

Braces are designed primarily to move teeth and correct malocclusion. 🦷✨

TMD, however, is multifactorial and can involve the jaw joints, chewing muscles, parafunctional habits such as clenching/grinding, pain sensitivity, and other contributing factors.

So:

❌ TMD does not automatically mean you need braces.
❌ Braces are not a universal cure for TMD.
❌ Jaw pain should not automatically be blamed on your bite.

Instead, the first question should be:

🔎 “WHY does your jaw hurt?”

A proper assessment comes before deciding on treatment. 🩺

Depending on the diagnosis, TMD management may involve conservative care, habit modification, pain management, physical therapy, dental treatment, or referral when appropriate.

🤍 DON’T TREAT THE BITE BEFORE UNDERSTANDING THE PATIENT.

Braces may be the right treatment for your orthodontic concerns—but they shouldn’t be sold as a cure for TMD.

Diagnosis first. Treatment second. 🧠🦷✨

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🩺 TMD encompasses multiple conditions with different contributing factors. Appropriate diagnosis and treatment depend on the individual clinical presentation.

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✨ WHY TRUST OUR CLINICS?

Our specialists bring world-class training and extensive clinical experience to every patient we serve.

🎓 Graduates of the University of the Philippines and Cebu Doctors’ University

🎓 Graduate of the University of the Philippines Master of Science in Dentistry (Orthodontics) Program

🎓 Graduate of the Orthodontic Preceptorship Program of the International Association for Orthodontics (IAO)

🎓 Graduates of the Certificate Program in Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain (TOPP) at the National University College of Dentistry, in partnership with the Orofacial Pain Association of the Philippines (OPAP)

🎓 Advanced Training at the University of the Philippines–Philippine General Hospital (UP–PGH) Oral Surgery and Hospital Dentistry Program

🤝 Board-Certified Orthodontist and Affiliate Member of the Association of Philippine Orthodontists (APO)

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Expert training. Evidence-based care. Comprehensive and precise treatment for patients of all ages.

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🏛 By appointment only — limited clinical slots.

To maintain the highest standards of diagnosis, treatment planning, and procedural precision, our daily clinical schedule is intentionally limited. This allows us to provide every patient with the time, attention, and individualized care they deserve.

Our clinics proudly serve executives, professionals, families, and university students throughout Metro Manila who value meticulous, evidence-based, and personalized dental care.

⸻

🦷 Dacuyan-Fianza Orthodontic and Dental Suite
📍 Unit 103 Scandic Palace, Palanan, Makati City
📞 0922-832-3263 | (02) 8899-4230

🦷 Perez-Dacuyan Dental Clinic
📍 Unit 121 Cartimar Shopping Center, Pasay City
📞 0922-896-6469 | (02) 8775-7611

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Expert training. Evidence-based care. Comprehensive and precise treatment for patients of all ages.

15/09/2026

🦷✨ SHE WAITED 30 YEARS TO FINALLY PRIORITIZE HER SMILE. 🤍

At 30, this patient has finally reached a point in life where her oral health has become a priority. 🌱✨

Growing up, regular dental care simply wasn’t accessible to her. For years, dental treatment had to wait while life, work, and other priorities came first.

But now, things are different. 🤍

She has decided to invest in her oral health. 🦷✨

And she’s starting one step at a time.

Her first priority is to restore all of her teeth with active cavities—addressing the disease and stabilizing her oral health before moving toward the next stage of treatment.

Eventually, once her teeth and oral environment are healthy and stable, the plan is to proceed with comprehensive prosthodontic rehabilitation to restore the function, structure, and appearance of teeth that have been compromised over the years. ✨🦷

This is not about achieving a quick cosmetic transformation.

It’s about building a healthier foundation first. 🛡️

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🔎🦷 SOMETIMES, THE CAVITY YOU DON’T FEEL IS THE ONE YOU SHOULDN’T IGNORE.

She initially came in concerned about the dark discoloration around her existing fillings. 🔎

What she didn’t expect?

⚠️ Significant dental caries
⚠️ Deep decay beneath the restoration
⚠️ And importantly—little to no pain

Dental caries can progress quietly. 🤫

A tooth can feel completely comfortable while decay continues deeper into the tooth.

Once the existing restoration was removed, the extent of the deep caries became evident.

Because the lesion was close to the pulp, the tooth was carefully managed with indirect pulp capping, when indicated, followed by an esthetic composite restoration. ✨

The goal was not simply to replace an old filling.

It was to:

🛡️ Preserve healthy tooth structure
🦷 Protect the remaining tooth
💪 Restore function
✨ Improve esthetics
🌱 Create a healthier foundation for future rehabilitation

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❤️ THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING.

At 30, she is not trying to erase the past.

She is taking control of her future. 🤍

🎓 Maybe you spent years investing in your education.

💼 Building your career.

❤️ Taking care of your family.

🌏 Building a life.

And somewhere along the way, your own oral health kept getting postponed.

Until one day, you decide:

“It’s time to invest in myself, too.” 🤍

For this patient, that investment begins with something fundamental:

🦷 Treating all of her active cavities.

Then, once her oral health is stabilized, we can look toward the next chapter:

✨ Comprehensive prosthodontic rehabilitation.

One step at a time.
One tooth at a time.
One investment at a time. 🤍

Because a beautiful smile isn’t always created in one appointment.

Sometimes, it is rebuilt carefully over time—with the right diagnosis, planning, and sequence of care. 🦷✨

Your health should be an investment, too. ❤️

It’s never too late to start.

The next best time is now. 🦷✨🤍

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📸 Clinical photographs shown with the patient’s consent.

🩺 This case involved deep dental caries managed with an indirect pulp-protective approach and esthetic composite restoration. The patient is currently undergoing comprehensive restorative care, beginning with treatment of active caries, with prosthodontic rehabilitation planned as a later phase when clinically appropriate. Diagnosis and treatment depend on clinical, radiographic, and pulpal findings. Individual treatment recommendations vary.

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✨ WHY TRUST OUR CLINICS?

Our specialists bring world-class training and extensive clinical experience to every patient we serve. 🦷🌎

🎓 Graduates of the University of the Philippines and Cebu Doctors’ University

🎓 Graduate of the University of the Philippines Master of Science in Dentistry (Orthodontics) Program

🎓 Graduate of the Orthodontic Preceptorship Program of the International Association for Orthodontics (IAO)

🎓 Graduates of the Certificate Program in Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain (TOPP) at the National University College of Dentistry, in partnership with the Orofacial Pain Association of the Philippines (OPAP)

🎓 Advanced Training at the University of the Philippines–Philippine General Hospital (UP–PGH) Oral Surgery and Hospital Dentistry Program

🤝 Board-Certified Orthodontist and Affiliate Member of the Association of Philippine Orthodontists (APO)

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✨ Expert training. Evidence-based care. Comprehensive and precise treatment for patients of all ages.

⸻

🏛️ BY APPOINTMENT ONLY — LIMITED CLINICAL SLOTS.

To maintain the highest standards of diagnosis, treatment planning, and procedural precision, our daily clinical schedule is intentionally limited. 🩺

This allows us to provide every patient with the time, attention, and individualized care they deserve. 🤍

Our clinics proudly serve executives, professionals, families, and university students throughout Metro Manila who value meticulous, evidence-based, and personalized dental care. ✨

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🦷 DACUYAN-FIANZA ORTHODONTIC AND DENTAL SUITE

📍 Unit 103 Scandic Palace, Palanan, Makati City
📞 0922-832-3263 | (02) 8899-4230

🦷 PEREZ-DACUYAN DENTAL CLINIC

📍 Unit 121 Cartimar Shopping Center, Pasay City
📞 0922-896-6469 | (02) 8775-7611

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🤍 FOR EVERYONE WHO IS FINALLY INVESTING IN THEMSELVES.

🎓 Your education is an investment.
💼 Your career is an investment.
🏡 Your future is an investment.
🦷 Your oral health is an investment, too.

It’s never too late to start taking care of your smile. ✨🤍

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14/09/2026

🦷 “I’M TOO BUSY TO SEE THE DENTIST.”

UNTIL YOUR GUMS START BLEEDING. 🩸

Bleeding gums are not something you should simply get used to.

These clinical photographs show heavy dental plaque and calculus (tartar) buildup with significant gingival inflammation—gingivitis.

For a busy student, young professional, seafarer, OFW, executive, or healthcare professional, dental visits can easily fall to the bottom of the priority list.

But gum disease doesn’t wait.

⚠️ FROM PLAQUE TO TOOTH LOSS

🦠 Dental plaque
↓
🪨 Calculus / tartar buildup
↓
🔴 Gingivitis
↓
⚠️ Periodontitis
↓
🦴 Bone loss
↓
🦷 Loose teeth / tooth loss

Plaque is a bacterial biofilm that constantly forms on your teeth.

When plaque isn’t effectively removed, it can harden into calculus, which cannot be removed by ordinary brushing.

The gums can become red, swollen and prone to bleeding.

That’s gingivitis.

If inflammation progresses into the deeper periodontal tissues, periodontitis can develop, potentially causing loss of the bone and tissues supporting the teeth.

🚨 THE PROBLEM?

Advanced gum disease may not cause significant pain.

A person can feel perfectly fine while the supporting structures around the teeth are gradually being damaged.

So if you have:

🩸 bleeding gums
🔴 swollen or red gums
😮‍💨 persistent bad breath
🪨 visible tartar
📉 receding gums
↔️ increasing spaces between teeth
🦷 loose or mobile teeth

Don’t ignore it.

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🩺 HOW IS GUM DISEASE TREATED?

Treatment depends on the severity and the patient’s individual risk factors.

It may include:

✅ Professional dental cleaning and calculus removal
✅ Periodontal examination and assessment
✅ Improved toothbrushing technique
✅ Daily flossing and interdental cleaning
✅ Management of smoking and other risk factors
✅ Periodontal treatment when deeper disease is present
✅ Regular periodontal maintenance

🪥 ONE THING EVERY PATIENT SHOULD KNOW:

Your toothbrush can remove plaque.
It cannot remove hardened calculus.

And brushing harder isn’t the answer.

Proper technique + professional care + consistent maintenance are what protect your gums.

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🎓 FOR STUDENTS.

Your schedule is packed with classes, exams, organizations, internships and graduation plans.

💼 FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS.

You’re building your career, your network and your future.

⚓ FOR SEAFARERS.

You may spend months onboard and thousands of kilometers away from your regular dentist.

🌏 FOR OFWs.

You may be working abroad while supporting your family back home.

Don’t wait until a dental emergency forces you to stop.

Your natural teeth are meant to last.

And sometimes, protecting them starts with something as simple as taking bleeding gums seriously. 🤍

Clinical photographs shown with the patient’s consent. The photographs demonstrate significant plaque/calculus accumulation and gingival inflammation. A comprehensive clinical and periodontal examination is necessary to determine the extent of disease and appropriate treatment. Individual treatment recommendations vary.

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✨ WHY TRUST OUR CLINICS?

Our specialists bring world-class training and extensive clinical experience to every patient we serve.

🎓 Graduates of the University of the Philippines and Cebu Doctors’ University

🎓 Graduate of the University of the Philippines Master of Science in Dentistry (Orthodontics) Program

🎓 Graduate of the Orthodontic Preceptorship Program of the International Association for Orthodontics (IAO)

🎓 Graduates of the Certificate Program in Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain (TOPP) at the National University College of Dentistry, in partnership with the Orofacial Pain Association of the Philippines (OPAP)

🎓 Advanced Training at the University of the Philippines–Philippine General Hospital (UP–PGH) Oral Surgery and Hospital Dentistry Program

🤝 Board-Certified Orthodontist and Affiliate Member of the Association of Philippine Orthodontists (APO)

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Expert training. Evidence-based care. Comprehensive and precise treatment for patients of all ages.

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🏛 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY — LIMITED CLINICAL SLOTS.

To maintain the highest standards of diagnosis, treatment planning, and procedural precision, our daily clinical schedule is intentionally limited. This allows us to provide every patient with the time, attention, and individualized care they deserve.

Our clinics proudly serve students, young professionals, seafarers, OFWs, executives, families, and professionals throughout Metro Manila who value meticulous, evidence-based, and personalized dental care.

⸻

🦷 DACUYAN-FIANZA ORTHODONTIC AND DENTAL SUITE

📍 Unit 103 Scandic Palace, Palanan, Makati City
📞 0922-832-3263 | (02) 8899-4230

🦷 PEREZ-DACUYAN DENTAL CLINIC

📍 Unit 121 Cartimar Shopping Center, Pasay City
📞 0922-896-6469 | (02) 8775-7611

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🌏 FROM THE CLASSROOM TO THE BOARDROOM.

FROM MANILA TO THE WORLD.

Whether you’re studying at UP, Ateneo, La Salle, UST, Assumption, St. Scholastica’s, Poveda, Letran, CSA, CEU, FEU, or another leading Philippine school or university—

whether you’re beginning your first career, managing a growing profession, working onboard a vessel, or building a life overseas—

your oral health deserves the same attention you give your future. 🤍

🦷 Healthy gums. Strong foundations. A smile that lasts.

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13/09/2026

13/09/2026

13/09/2026

🦷 “Root Canal? It Won’t Last…” 🤔

One of the biggest myths in dentistry is that a root canal is only a temporary solution.

This case tells a different story.

These X-rays were taken 5 years apart after root canal treatment.

Five years later, the tooth remains functional, comfortable, and radiographically stable, with healthy surrounding bone and no signs of recurrent infection.

This is exactly what successful, evidence-based dentistry aims to achieve—not just treating today’s pain, but preserving your natural tooth for many years to come.

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❤️ A Root Canal Doesn’t Just Remove Pain…

It gives your tooth a second chance.

When the infected nerve inside the tooth dies, bacteria multiply within the root canal system and begin destroying the surrounding bone.

Root canal treatment works by:

🦷 Removing infected tissue

🦷 Eliminating bacteria from inside the canals

🦷 Thoroughly disinfecting the tooth

🦷 Sealing the canal system to prevent reinfection

Once the source of infection is removed, your own immune system begins rebuilding the surrounding bone.

The dentist treats the infection.

Your body does the healing.

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🌱 Healing Continues Long After the Procedure

Many patients expect healing within a few weeks.

In reality, bone regeneration is a slow biological process.

Healing may continue for:

📅 Several months

📅 One year

📅 Two years

📅 Or even longer in large lesions.

The most rewarding follow-up appointments are not the day after treatment…

They’re the ones years later, when the tooth is still healthy and serving the patient exactly as nature intended.

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📈 The Goal Isn’t Just Saving the Tooth…

It’s keeping it healthy for decades.

A properly treated root canal isn’t meant to “buy time.”

With excellent technique, a well-sealed restoration, and good oral hygiene, many root canal-treated teeth remain functional for decades.

Numerous long-term studies have shown that root canal treatment has a success rate of approximately 90–95% when performed properly and followed by an adequate permanent restoration.

That’s why preserving your own tooth is almost always preferable to extracting it whenever possible.

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🔍 What Determines Long-Term Success?

Long-term success isn’t luck.

It depends on:

✅ Accurate diagnosis

✅ Complete cleaning and disinfection

✅ Proper shaping of every canal

✅ Three-dimensional sealing of the root canal system

✅ A high-quality permanent restoration or crown

✅ Excellent oral hygiene

✅ Regular dental check-ups

When all these factors work together, your natural tooth can continue functioning comfortably year after year.

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🦷 Why Do We Take Follow-up X-rays?

Because successful treatment isn’t measured on the day the procedure is finished.

It’s measured years later.

At every recall appointment we look for:

✅ No pain

✅ Comfortable chewing

✅ No swelling

✅ Healthy gums

✅ Stable surrounding bone

✅ No signs of reinfection

This 5-year follow-up demonstrates something every dentist hopes to see:

A tooth that continues to serve its patient quietly, comfortably, and successfully.

That’s the true measure of success.

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❤️ Whenever Possible…

Nothing replaces your natural tooth.

Dental implants are excellent when a tooth cannot be saved.

But if your own tooth can be preserved through evidence-based treatment, it is often the best long-term solution.

Modern dentistry isn’t just about treating disease.

It’s about preserving what nature gave you.

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✨ Why Trust Our Clinics?

Our specialists bring world-class training and extensive clinical experience to every patient we serve.

🎓 Graduates of the University of the Philippines and Cebu Doctors’ University

🎓 Graduate of the University of the Philippines Master of Science in Dentistry (Orthodontics) Program

🎓 Graduate of the Orthodontic Preceptorship Program of the International Association for Orthodontics (IAO)

🎓 Graduates of the Certificate Program in Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain (TOPP) at the National University College of Dentistry, in partnership with the Orofacial Pain Association of the Philippines (OPAP)

🎓 Advanced Training at the University of the Philippines–Philippine General Hospital (UP–PGH) Oral Surgery and Hospital Dentistry Program

🤝 Board-Certified Orthodontist and Affiliate Member of the Association of Philippine Orthodontists (APO)

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Expert training. Evidence-based care. Comprehensive and precise treatment for patients of all ages.

⸻

🏛 By appointment only — limited clinical slots.

To maintain the highest standards of diagnosis, treatment planning, and procedural precision, our daily clinical schedule is intentionally limited. This allows us to provide every patient with the time, attention, and individualized care they deserve.

Our clinics proudly serve executives, professionals, families, and university students throughout Metro Manila who value meticulous, evidence-based, and personalized dental care.

⸻

🦷 Dacuyan-Fianza Orthodontic and Dental Suite
📍 Unit 103 Scandic Palace, Palanan, Makati City
📞 0922-832-3263 | (02) 8899-4230

🦷 Perez-Dacuyan Dental Clinic
📍 Unit 121 Cartimar Shopping Center, Pasay City
📞 0922-896-6469 | (02) 8775-7611

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💬 Have you ever been told, “That root canal won’t last anyway”?

This 5-year follow-up tells a different story.

When performed meticulously and cared for properly, a root canal isn’t just about saving a tooth today—it’s about preserving your smile for many years, and often decades, to come.

❤️ Share this post to help debunk one of dentistry’s biggest myths: Root canal treatment doesn’t shorten the life of a tooth—it gives it a second chance.

13/09/2026

Third and last impacted wisdom tooth removed ✔️
Smooth, comfortable surgical wisdom tooth extraction with minimal downtime and a relaxed patient experience.

Impacted wisdom teeth can lead to pain, infection, and damage to adjacent teeth if not treated early. Proper diagnosis and expert removal make all the difference.

From wisdom tooth surgery to dental fillings and complete oral care, we guide our patients every step of the way 🦷

📍 Dacuyan-Fianza Orthodontic and Dental Suite – Makati
📞 0922-832-3263 | (02) 8899-4230

📍 Perez-Dacuyan Dental Clinic – Pasay
📞 0922-896-6469 | (02) 8775-7611