SODC - Subido Opeña Dental Care

14/10/2026

🦷 Dear Patients,

Please see our updated clinic schedule for October.
📅 AVAILABLE APPOINTMENTS
✅ October 18 (Sunday) – Fully booked
✅ October 20–23 (Tuesday–Friday) – Accepting appointment reservations
✅ October 25–26 (Sunday–Monday) – Almost fully booked! Only a few slots remain.

❌ CLINIC CLOSURES

❌ October 19 (Monday) – Clinic closed
❌ October 27–30 (Tuesday–Friday) – Clinic closed for vacation
❌ October 24 and 31 (Saturdays) – Regular clinic closure in observance of the Sabbath

📩 For inquiries or appointment reservations, please send us a message through our page.

Thank you for your continued trust and support!
✨ Remember, Oral Healthcare is Self-care. 💙🦷

SODC by Dr. BMAY
Quality in Dentistry for the Whole Family

20/09/2026

Please see our updated clinic schedule:
✅September 21 (Monday) – accepting appointments ✅September 23 (Wednesday) – Almost fully booked! Only a few slots remain.
✅September 25 (Friday) – Almost fully booked! Only a few slots remain.
✅September 27 (Sunday) – Almost fully booked! Only a few slots remain.

❌September 22 & 24 (Tuesday and Thursday) - Clinic Closed due to dental seminar and academic duties
❌September 26 (Saturday) - Regular clinic closure in observance of the Sabbath

Please send us a message to book and appointment :)

12/09/2026

A root canal may do more than save a tooth.

Researchers from King's College London followed patients with apical periodontitis—a bacterial infection around the root of a tooth—for two years after successful root canal treatment. They found improvements in blood markers related to inflammation, glucose metabolism, and lipid metabolism, suggesting that treating chronic dental infections may have benefits beyond oral health.

Scientists believe the link may be driven by inflammation. When a tooth infection persists, bacteria and inflammatory molecules can influence the rest of the body. Over time, chronic inflammation is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and other systemic conditions. After successful treatment, the researchers observed metabolic changes consistent with a healthier inflammatory profile.

The study does not prove that root canal treatment prevents heart disease. However, it adds to growing evidence that oral health and overall health are closely connected—and that treating dental infections may contribute to better long-term systemic health.

Study: Zhang Y, Le Guennec A, Pussinen P, Proctor G, Niazi SA. Successful endodontic treatment improves glucose and lipid metabolism: a longitudinal metabolomic study. Journal of Translational Medicine (2025).

12/09/2026

Cleaning Between Your Teeth Might Do More Than Protect Your Gums.

A 2025 study published in the American Diabetes Association journal Diabetes Spectrum found that adults with type 2 diabetes who cleaned between their teeth at least 3 times per week had better glucose control than those who cleaned less often.

Researchers followed 104 adults with type 2 diabetes and used continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) for 2 weeks. More frequent interdental cleaning was associated with lower fasting blood glucose, more time in the target glucose range (TIR), lower glucose management indicator (GMI), and fewer episodes of high blood sugar.

The study also found lower levels of several inflammatory markers among people with better oral hygiene habits. While this study cannot prove cause and effect, the findings add to growing evidence that oral health may play an important role in overall diabetes care.

📚 Harada K, et al. Oral Hygiene Practices and Glucose Profiles Assessed Through Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetes Spectrum. 2025;38(4):441–448. DOI: 10.2337/ds25-0015

09/09/2026

Please see our updated clinic schedule:

✅September 13 (Sunday) – Almost fully booked! Only a few slots remain.

✅September 14 (Monday) – Accepting appointments

❌September 15-17 (Tuesday-Thursday) - Clinic Closed due to academic duties

✅September 18 (Friday) – Accepting appointments

❌September 19 (Saturday) - Regular clinic closure in observance of the Sabbath.

📩Message us to book an appointment.

02/09/2026

Our youngest patient started regular dental cleanings and fluoride treatments at just **10 months old**. 🦷✨

Now he’s **3 years old and still caries-free!** ❤️ We’re so happy and proud of his healthy, beautiful pearly whites. 🤍✨

Starting dental care early really does make a difference! 🥰🪥

📩 Message our page to book an appointment.

**SODC by Dr. Bmay**
Quality in dentistry for your whole family. 🦷❤️

A Cavity Can Affect More Than a Child's Smile.

A systematic review and meta-analysis found that children with untreated tooth decay were more likely to have poorer school attendance and lower academic performance than children without cavities.

Dental pain can make it harder to sleep, eat, concentrate, and participate in class—potentially affecting learning and school success.

Protecting oral health may help support a child's education as well as their overall well-being.

Source: Rebelo et al. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry (2019)

26/08/2026

There’s nothing more rewarding than knowing our patients feel cared for, comfortable, and valued. 🦷🤍

Thank you so much, Ma’am Jenny, for your heartfelt feedback and for trusting us with your wisdom tooth surgery. 🥹🫶

Your kind words mean so much to us! Thank you for choosing us and for allowing us to be part of your journey to a healthier smile. 💚

✨ Remember, Oral Health Care is Self-Care. ✨

22/08/2026

Please see our updated clinic schedule:

✅August 23 (Sunday) – Almost fully booked! Only a few slots remain.

✅August 24-26 (Monday-Wednesday) – accepting appointments

❌August 27 (Thursday) - Clinic Closed due to academic duties

✅August 28 (Friday) – accepting appointments

❌August 29 (Saturday) - Regular clinic closure in observance of the Sabbath.

❌August 30 (Sunday) - Clinic Closed due to Dental Review Class

✅August 31 (Monday) – Almost fully booked! Only a few slots remain.

❌September 1-3 (Tuesday-Thursday) - Clinic Closed due to academic duties

✅September 4 (Friday) – accepting appointments

❌September 5 (Saturday) - Regular clinic closure in observance of the Sabbath.

To book an appointment or inquire about our services, please send us a message through our page.

✨ Remember, Oral Healthcare is Selfcare

06/08/2026

Emerging research suggests that oral health may offer crucial insights into overall health, healthy aging, and the risk of chronic diseases.

The mouth harbors more than 700 species of microorganisms that form the oral microbiome—one of the human body's most complex microbial ecosystems. When balanced, this microbial community helps protect the teeth, gums, and surrounding tissues. However, when harmful bacteria become dominant, particularly in periodontal (gum) disease, they can trigger chronic local inflammation. In some cases, bacterial byproducts and inflammatory molecules may enter the bloodstream, prompting researchers to investigate how oral microbial dysbiosis and persistent inflammation may influence the rest of the body.

Growing evidence has linked periodontitis with conditions such as cardiovascular disease and cognitive decline, including Alzheimer's disease. Scientists are investigating how oral microbial dysbiosis, chronic inflammation, immune responses, and vascular dysfunction may contribute to these associations. While these findings demonstrate strong associations rather than direct causation, they highlight the close relationship between oral health, systemic immune function, and overall health.

As research continues to evolve, dentistry is increasingly being recognized as an indispensable component of whole-body healthcare. Caring for the mouth does more than protect a healthy smile—it may also support healthier aging and lifelong well-being.

References
1. Inchingolo AM, et al. Oral Health and Cognitive Decline: A Systematic Review of the Periodontitis–Alzheimer's Connection. Applied Sciences. 2025;15(12):6728.

2. Bida FC, et al. The Systemic Link Between Oral Health and Cardiovascular Disease: Contemporary Evidence, Mechanisms, and Risk Factor Implications. Diseases. 2025;13(11):354.