DEAR Dental Clinic

20/08/2026

Good morning! ☀️

Our clinic is OPEN today and tomorrow! 🦷✨

August 21–22,2026

We’re ready to serve you! See you at the clinic! 😊

17/08/2026

Good morning!

Here’s our Clinic Schedule for the coming days:

📌 August 17–20 – CLOSED
📌 August 21–22 – OPEN
📌 August 23–28 – CLOSED
📌 August 29 – OPEN
📌 August 31 onwards – OPEN

Thank you for your understanding and continued support! 💙
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God bless!

13/08/2026

Bad breath can come from a lot more than just what you ate for lunch. Poor oral hygiene, dry mouth, medications, to***co, and even certain medical conditions can all play a role. What's your go to trick for freshening breath? (CC: Surya Dental Care)

12/08/2026

Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center reported an association between higher maternal stress during pregnancy and earlier eruption of primary teeth. In the study, babies whose mothers had higher levels of stress-related measures appeared to have more erupted teeth around six months of age.

Scientists suggest that hormonal and biological changes associated with prenatal stress could potentially influence aspects of fetal development, including tooth and bone formation. However, earlier tooth eruption is not proven to be a direct result of maternal stress, and many other factors including genetics, nutrition, birth characteristics, and normal developmental variation can influence when a baby’s teeth emerge.

📚 Source / Credit

Source: Research from the University of Rochester Medical Center and collaborating dental researchers.

Fact: The reported findings show an association, not proof that stress during pregnancy directly causes earlier tooth eruption.

12/08/2026

11/08/2026

A mother's stress during pregnancy may influence when her baby's first teeth appear.

Recent findings suggest that elevated cortisol levels in expectant mothers are associated with earlier eruption of primary teeth. Infants born to mothers with the highest reported stress levels were found to have a greater number of erupted teeth by six months of age compared to those exposed to lower stress levels.

The researchers propose that prenatal stress may alter fetal developmental timing, potentially accelerating biological processes such as bone growth and tooth formation.

Importantly, earlier tooth eruption could represent a measurable biological marker of in-utero stress exposure and may help identify children who could be at increased risk for stress-related health outcomes later in life.

While the findings do not prove that stress directly causes earlier tooth eruption, they add to growing evidence that conditions during pregnancy can influence aspects of a child's development long after birth.

These observations were reported by investigators at the University of Rochester Medical Center, in collaboration with dental researchers affiliated with the American Dental Association.

📚 Study: Krieger et al. Maternal prenatal stress and infant tooth emergence timing. Presented at the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) Annual Meeting, University of Rochester Medical Center.

10/08/2026

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09/08/2026

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When your orthodontist asks where your retainer is and you have no good answer. (CC: Unknown)

06/08/2026

A tongue piercing may seem like a simple form of self-expression, but it can also affect oral health in ways many people don't expect.

Every time the metal jewelry contacts the teeth, it can place repeated stress on the enamel. Over months or years, this may increase the risk of chipped or cracked teeth, enamel wear, gum recession, and irritation of the surrounding soft tissues. Because the mouth naturally contains hundreds of species of bacteria, a fresh piercing also creates an opportunity for infection—especially if proper aftercare is not followed.

A 2025 scientific literature review found consistent evidence linking tongue piercings to complications such as tooth fractures, enamel damage, gingival recession, infections, and other oral problems. The American Dental Association (ADA) also advises against cosmetic oral piercings because the potential health risks outweigh the cosmetic benefits.

Many people wear tongue jewelry without experiencing major problems, but understanding the possible risks can help in making an informed decision and recognizing complications early.

Sources • Rojas-Rueda S, et al. Impact of Tongue Piercings on Oral Health: A Narrative Literature Review. Clin Pract. 2025.
• American Dental Association (ADA): Oral Piercing/Jewelry guidance.