YADAO Dental Clinic

13/07/2026

08/07/2026

A bedtime bottle may seem comforting, but it can quietly damage a child's teeth while they sleep.

A recent Australian cohort study found that children who were bottle-fed to sleep beyond 12 months had a higher risk of developing early childhood tooth decay. Researchers also observed a higher likelihood of overweight among children who continued this bedtime feeding habit.

During sleep, saliva production naturally decreases, reducing the mouth's ability to wash away sugars and neutralize acids. When a bottle remains in the mouth as a child falls asleep, bacteria can feed on these sugars for prolonged periods, leading to repeated acid attacks on developing teeth.

This doesn't mean parents should stop meeting their child's nutritional needs. Instead, experts encourage gradually transitioning away from bedtime bottles after infancy, offering water instead of milk or sweetened drinks at bedtime when appropriate, and cleaning the child's teeth before sleep as soon as the first tooth erupts. Small changes in bedtime routines can help protect both oral and overall health during early childhood.

📄Reference study: Cheng H, John J, Scott J, et al. Bottle feeding to sleep beyond 12 months is associated with higher risk of tooth decay and overweight in Australian children: Findings from the Healthy Smiles Healthy Kids cohort study. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health. 2025;49(2):100224.

03/05/2026

Please be informed that our clinic will be closed from May 5,2026 to May 15,2026 . We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Thank you and God bless us all!🤍

03/05/2026

Please be informed that our clinic will be closed from May 5 to May 15 . We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.Thank you and God bless us all!🤍

29/04/2026

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15/02/2026

All these instruments… para sa isang “simpleng bunot lang”. Which by the way took us 1 1/2 hrs 🥲

Minsan may magsasabi, “Bakit mahal magpabunot? Tatanggalin LANG naman yung ngipin.”

But here’s the truth: tooth extraction is more than just pulling a tooth out.

It means:
1. Making sure no surrounding teeth, bone, or soft tissues are damaged.
2. Protecting nerves and blood vessels
3. Keeping you comfortable and pain-controlled
4. Ensuring the site heals properly for your future pustiso, bridge, or implant
5. Preventing post-operative complications

These instruments? This is just a fraction of a full surgical set. Each one has faced teeth that were beyond saving. Each one plays a role in making sure you leave the clinic safe.

So the next time you undergo an extraction, remember:
we’re not charging you for “just bunot.”

You’re investing in safety, precision, training, sterility, and years of expertise.

We’re not being mukhang pera.
We’re making sure you heal well and smile confidently again. 🦷

07/02/2026

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