Dr. L Deriquito-Aguilar Dental Clinic - LHFH

19/02/2026

PULP POLYP (Chronic Hyperplastic Pulpitis)

When deep caries is left untreated, the vital pulp tissue may proliferate out as a reddish mass — commonly seen in young patients with good blood supply and open apex teeth.

✔ Usually painless
✔ May bleed on touch
✔ Often asymptomatic

🦷 Early diagnosis saves the tooth.
Timely management with Vital Pulp Therapy, RCT or Extraction (if non-restorable) prevents further complications.

Don’t ignore grossly carious teeth — treat before it progresses.

16/02/2026

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If you want fast, smooth braces progress…
protect your brackets!✨

Simple as that.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺.
Each one holds the wire that gently moves your teeth month by month.
Kapag may natanggal kahit isa — the system is interrupted.

Progress pauses.
Movement slows down.

Here’s what most people don’t realize:

Before you leave the clinic, your dentist makes sure that every bracket is properly cemented. 💯
They check the bonding.
They make sure it’s secure.
Hindi basta-basta nakakabit ang brackets.
They are designed to stay.

So if a bracket falls off days or weeks after your appointment, it’s usually because of external force — hard food, sticky candy, or using teeth as tools.

These small habits can break a bracket — and break your momentum.

Braces are not just about showing up to appointments.
It’s about daily responsibility.

Dentists only see you once a month.
The other 29–30 days?
You are the one protecting that progress.

Continuous progress happens when brackets stay intact.

So if you’re serious about your glow up…
Protect every bracket. Every day. ❤️

14/02/2026

Happy Valentine's ka dental ❤️🫶

03/01/2026

Wearing metal braces is not a fashion statement, not a status symbol, and definitely not nakiki-uso lang.
It’s a serious commitment to your oral health, your bite, and your future smile. 😁

That’s why 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗼𝗻𝗲-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀, ha? 🙅‍♀️
They need regular monthly adjustments so your teeth move slowly, safely, and in the right direction.

When adjustments are missed:
❌ pwedeng gumalaw ang teeth the wrong way
❌ pwedeng sumakit or maging sensitive ang ngipin or gums dahil sa abnormal pressure
❌ mas humahaba ang treatment time, which can be frustrating and irritating
❌ at worst, pwedeng maapektuhan ang gums, roots, and even the bone, baka mas mapa-sama pa ang dental health

Hindi sa nananakot ha—this is just how braces work.
𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙮’𝙧𝙚 𝙚𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮’𝙧𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙡𝙮 𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙙𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙.

So if you chose to wear braces, choose to care for them too.
Show up. Be consistent. Trust the process.
Because your smile isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about health, confidence, and long-term results. 💕

[Disclaimer: Image is AI-generated for illustration purposes only. It is not a real patient and does not represent an actual orthodontic case.]

05/11/2025

Recent research has revealed something extraordinary — wisdom teeth may not be as useless as once thought. Studies suggest that the soft tissue inside these teeth contains mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) — the same powerful type used in regenerative medicine.

These MSCs have the remarkable ability to transform into heart cells, aiding in the repair of damaged cardiac tissue; neurons, which could help in treating brain injuries and neurodegenerative diseases; and bone or cartilage cells, useful in healing fractures and arthritis.

Scientists found that stem cells from wisdom teeth are easier to extract than bone marrow, non-controversial since no embryos are involved, and multiply rapidly in laboratory conditions, making them ideal for research and potential therapies.

This opens a fascinating door for future treatments of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, heart attacks, spinal injuries, and osteoporosis. In fact, some people are now banking their wisdom teeth, much like cord blood, to preserve their stem cells for future use.

What was once considered a mere evolutionary leftover might actually be the body’s hidden healing reserve — a natural backup kit for regeneration and recovery.

05/11/2025

The Dentist is IN! 🦷 We are now ready to cater all your dental needs. Secure your appointment now. We also accept walk-ins.

For inquiry:
☎️Contact us through messenger or call us through this number: 09338607319

📍Location: Holy Family hospital
Dental clinic
J De Leon St. Sta Cruz Laguna

See you! 😊

05/11/2025

JOIN OUR TEAM!

We are urgently hiring ASSOCIATE DENTIST.

* Must be a Licensed Dentist
* With or without experience
* Newly board passers are welcome
* Willing to be trained and can work with minimal supervision
* Full-time or Part-time
* With Ortho preceptorship is a plus
* Basic salary plus commissions
* Other perks and incentives to be discussed during the interview

Interested applicants may send your CV to:
[email protected]

You may also contact us through our pages:

L. Deriquito-Aguilar Dental Clinic - Pagsanjan
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Dr. L. Deriquito-Aguilar Dental Clinic - LHFH
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L. Deriquito-Aguilar Dental Clinic - Pila
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Clinic locations:
📍J.P. Rizal St. Poblacion II, Pagsanjan, Laguna
📍341 National High Way, Pila, Laguna
📍J. De Leon St. Sta. Cruz, Laguna

01/09/2025

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23/01/2025

Do you have any concerns regarding your teeth? We got you! 😉

Check out the dental services offered in L. Deriquito-Aguilar Dental Clinic. We offer you these services to give you great smile, great life. ✨

Appointments and walk-ins are accepted. Visit us and book your appointment now. See you! 😊

For inquiries, contact us at:

• Pagsanjan Dental Clinic
Monday to Saturday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
📞 09227617629
📍J.P. Rizal St. Poblacion II, Pagsanjan, Laguna
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• Pila Dental Clinic
Monday to Saturday
8:00AM - 2:00PM
📞 09064040807
📍341 National High Way, Pila, Laguna
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• Holy Family Clinic
Monday to Saturday
10:00AM - 3:30PM
📞 09338607319
📍J. De Leon St. Sta. Cruz, Laguna
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• Global Care Medical Center of Bay
Tuesday and Friday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
📞 09656543525
📍National High Way Brgy. Maitim, Bay, Laguna
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