Capulong Dental Clinic - Maestrang Kikay Talavera

25/06/2025

16/06/2025

Capulong Dental Clinic - Maestrang Kikay Talavera is officially open!

Clinic Hours:

Monday to Saturday
8:00AM - 6:00PM

Our services:

Oral Prophylaxis (cleaning)
Professional Teeth Whitening
Flouride Application
Pit & Fissure Sealant
Tooth Restoration / filling (pasta)
Orthodontic treatment
Tooth Extraction (bunot)
Root Canal Therapy
Dental Crowns, Dental Veneers & Fixed bridges
Removable Dentures

Book your appointment with us!

📱 0927 - 754 - 5658

📍 Maestrang Kikay Talavera, Nueva Ecija (Likod ng Savemore)

15/04/2025

Capulong Dental Clinic - Maestrang Kikay Talavera!

Clinic Hours: Monday to Saturday
8:00AM - 6:00PM

Book your appointment with us!

📱 0927 - 754 - 5658

📍 Maestrang Kikay Talavera, Nueva Ecija (Likod ng Savemore)

08/04/2025

Magpasuri agad sa iyong dentista kung may sugat na di gumagalling ng 2-3 weeks na at may bukol, pamamaga o pagdurugo sa bibig.

08/04/2025

Why Can’t Teeth Heal Themselves?

The key reason lies in tooth structure and biology:

1. Lack of Living Cells in Enamel
The outermost layer of the tooth, enamel, is the hardest and most mineralized tissue in the body. However, it is completely acellular—it contains no living cells or blood vessels. This means it cannot regenerate, repair, or remodel like bone or skin.

2. No Blood Supply or Nerve Supply in Enamel
Enamel doesn’t receive a blood supply, which is essential for delivering immune cells and healing factors. Once enamel is eroded or decayed, the body has no natural mechanism to restore it.

3. Dentin Has Limited Regeneration
The layer beneath enamel, dentin, is slightly more biologically active. Odontoblasts (specialized cells within the pulp) can produce reparative or tertiary dentin in response to mild stimuli like trauma or caries. However, this is limited and slow, and cannot reverse significant damage.

4. Tooth Pulp Is Delicate
If decay or trauma reaches the pulp, inflammation or infection can occur, leading to pulp necrosis. Unlike other tissues, once pulp dies, the tooth loses its vitality and requires endodontic treatment (root canal).
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What This Means for Dental Health

Because teeth can't regenerate like other tissues, preventive care becomes critical:

Regular brushing and flossing

Use of fluoride to strengthen enamel

Routine dental check-ups

Early intervention for decay or trauma

21/02/2025

Paano alagaan ang oral health? Ganito yun!!!

Happy National Dental Health Month!

14/02/2025

FEBRUARY 15, 2025 CLOSED

CONTACT:
09277545658

01/02/2025

06/01/2025

Ito ay mga central incisors hindi ng 20 years old or 30 or 50 or even 60 kundi ng isang 11 year old child, and yes permanent teeth po ito. Yes, wala nang papalit dito. ‘Edi doc bungi na po sya?’ Yes bungi na sya sa front. And yes, magpupustiso na sya dahil hindi pa po pwede i fixed bridge ang ganitong edad. What is alarming here is that at a very young age, the patient already needs to wear dentures to restore the missing teeth. 🥹

Actually sa practice ko, napapansin ko na pabata ng pabata ang mga pasyente ko who need extraction of their permanent teeth, not because ito na lang ang solusyon ha? We can always do pulp therapy. But because this is the only solution na pasok sa budget ng ibang patients. And also they are not well informed about treatments like root canal, pulpotomy and even pulpectomy. 🦷

What can we do to avoid this situation? Early detection and prevention. By what? Brushing, flossing, regular cleaning, and dental check up. Establishing a routine sa bahay is also very important, that’s why you should start them young! Alongside the Oral Hygiene routine, it is essential to visit your dentist to prevent gum disease and cavities from forming. Itong 2 ito (cavity & gum disease) ang mga rason kung bakit maaga at mabilis nasisira ang ngipin natin. 🪥

So when is the first visit ba dapat ng anak ninyo sa dentist? It is when the first tooth erupts. Para di confusing, kahit atleast 1 year old si baby. We can do brushing, fluoride application, and dental check up!

Early prevention is the key to having a perfect and healthy set of teeth even after you’re 70! This is a sign na no! Book your appointments now! 🦷

28/12/2024

How old is your toothbrush? When was the last time you got a new one? 🤔

If you're not quite sure how often you should change your toothbrush, you're not alone: Past data shows 42% of people don't change their toothbrush as often as they're supposed to.

Most of us know our toothbrushes aren't meant to last forever. But it can be hard to figure out when our beloved bristles are nearing the end of their natural lifespan. Once the bristles in your toothbrush start to lose their stiffness, the toothbrush is almost ready for the trash.

According to manufacturer guidelines and dentist recommendations, your toothbrush should be changed every 3 months. Here are some reasons why it's important to change your toothbrush often:

• Toothbrushes wear down, and bristles break off, making, them less effective at removing plaque over time.

• Germs from colds and other illnesses can linger on a toothbrush, increasing the risks of reinfection.

• Bacteria build up on your toothbrush, as bathrooms are havens for various contaminants.

• Frayed bristles may become sharp and cut your gums, leaving your entire mouth vulnerable to infections, reinfections and more.

Change your brush now because proper oral health begins with attention to details in your daily oral routine!