Legaspi-Señeres Dental Center

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31/10/2025

Looking for dental assistant/secretary.
At least high school graduate. Please pm if interested.

11/09/2025

ORAL BACTERIA CAN TRAVEL TO THE HEART 🫀

Scientists have discovered something shocking — bacteria commonly found in dental plaque have been detected inside the arteries and even heart tissue of patients who suffered heart attacks.

How does this happen?
When gums are inflamed or diseased, bacteria can slip into the bloodstream through tiny breaks in gum tissue. Once in circulation, they may contribute to inflammation in blood vessels, accelerating cardiovascular damage.

This doesn’t mean oral bacteria directly cause heart disease, but their presence shows how strongly the mouth and heart are connected. Ignoring gum health could silently fuel risks far beyond the mouth.

Current research suggests that keeping gums healthy through regular brushing, flossing, and professional cleanings isn’t just about saving teeth — it could also help protect the heart.

🧠Sources:

Lockhart PB, et al. (2012). Periodontal Disease and Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease: Does the Evidence Support an Independent Association? Circulation.

Tonetti MS & Van D**e TE (2013). Periodontitis and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: Consensus Report. J Clin Periodontol.

23/08/2025

🚨One missing tooth is never “just one tooth.”
The moment a tooth is lost, your entire mouth begins to change—often silently, but with serious consequences.

When the gap is left unfilled, neighboring teeth drift and tilt into the empty space. This creates misalignment, uneven spacing, and difficulty in cleaning, which allows food to get trapped and increases the risk of cavities and gum infection.

The opposing tooth in the upper jaw (or lower, depending on the lost tooth) also starts to move downward into the gap—a process called supereruption. This not only weakens the bite but can also disturb the natural balance of your jaw.

Over time, the bite changes strain the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), leading to jaw pain, clicking, or even headaches. Chewing efficiency drops, forcing other teeth to work harder, which may accelerate wear and damage.

Beneath the missing tooth, the jawbone begins to shrink because it no longer receives stimulation from chewing. As bone resorbs, facial support weakens, giving the face a sunken or aged appearance.

Worse still, untreated infections from trapped food and decayed neighboring teeth can spread beyond the mouth—contributing to systemic health problems such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes complications, or worsening existing medical conditions.

✅ The solution: Timely replacement with options like dental implants, bridges, or dentures. Restoring even one missing tooth preserves alignment, bite function, bone health, and overall well-being.

21/08/2025

When patients hear the word “radiation,” it often causes unnecessary concern. However, modern dental X-rays are among the safest medical imaging tools used today. The amount of radiation is extremely small—comparable to everyday sources we barely notice. For example:

Eating a banana exposes you to natural radiation from potassium; a single dental X-ray delivers about the same amount as eating a few bananas.

Spending a few minutes in sunlight actually exposes you to more radiation than a dental X-ray.

A short airplane flight exposes you to several times more radiation than a full set of dental X-rays.

Advances in technology have made dental X-rays even safer. Older film-based X-rays required higher radiation doses, but today’s digital sensors reduce exposure by up to 90% while producing clearer, more detailed images. These improvements help dentists catch problems earlier and treat them more effectively.

Dentists also take multiple safety measures to protect you, including using lead aprons, thyroid collars, and strictly following the ALARA principle—keeping radiation “As Low As Reasonably Achievable.” This means X-rays are only taken when necessary for diagnosis or treatment planning, never without a clear purpose.

In short, the radiation from dental X-rays is minimal, carefully controlled, and far outweighed by the benefits of early detection. Rather than posing a risk, dental X-rays are a vital tool for maintaining your teeth, jaw, and overall health.

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Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace a professional medical evaluation. The accompanying image is for illustrative purposes only.

13/03/2025

Gingivitis Vs periodontitis 🦠 🪱

02/03/2025

Get that wisdom tooth out!