Galvez-Ocenar Dental Centre

07/07/2026

Bottled caries 🦷✨

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.

20/06/2026

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☕🦷 The timing of brushing may matter more than many people realize.

Coffee contains acids that temporarily soften the outer surface of teeth. Brushing immediately afterward can increase enamel wear over time, especially when this becomes a daily habit. Dental professionals often recommend brushing before coffee, as removing plaque first makes it harder for stains to attach to tooth surfaces.

After drinking coffee, a simple rinse with water can help wash away acids and pigments while saliva naturally restores a healthier pH in the mouth. If brushing is needed, waiting about 30 minutes allows the enamel surface time to recover.

A small adjustment in a morning routine may help protect enamel, reduce staining, and support long-term oral health.

07/04/2026

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April 7, 2026 Tuesday
April 11, 2026 Saturday
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15/03/2026

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Most babies start getting their first teeth around 6 months of age, and by about 2½–3 years, the full set of 20 primary (baby) teeth is usually present.

Here is the typical timeline of baby tooth eruption:

• Lower central incisors – usually appear first, around 6–10 months
• Upper central incisors – erupt around 8–12 months
• Upper lateral incisors – appear around 9–13 months
• Lower lateral incisors – erupt between 10–16 months

• Upper first molars – usually come in around 13–19 months
• Lower first molars – erupt around 14–18 months

• Upper canines (cuspids) – appear between 16–22 months
• Lower canines – erupt between 17–23 months

• Lower second molars – usually appear between 23–31 months
• Upper second molars – the last to erupt, around 25–33 months

Every child develops at a slightly different pace, so a variation of a few months is usually normal.

By the end of this process, most children have their complete set of 20 baby teeth, which play an important role in chewing, speech development, and guiding permanent teeth into the correct position.

23/02/2026

Exfoliation 👶🏻🦷

23/02/2026

Primate spaces are perfectly normal 💯

If your child’s baby teeth have small gaps between them, that is usually a healthy developmental sign.

Primary teeth are naturally smaller than permanent teeth. The spaces you see are not “gaps to fix” — they are biological room reserved for the larger adult teeth that will erupt later. This is part of normal jaw growth and helps reduce the risk of crowding during the mixed dentition stage.

When baby teeth sit tightly together with no spacing, the jaw may not have enough room for the wider permanent incisors. Studies show that closed contacts in primary teeth are associated with a higher probability of future crowding. It does not guarantee braces — but it is an early risk indicator dentists monitor.

Early dental visits allow us to track jaw development, eruption patterns, oral habits, and airway health. Monitoring growth at the right time is far more effective than waiting until crowding becomes obvious.

30/09/2025

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29/05/2025

😞 Please have precautions. Wash hands. Wear mask. Take care everyone.

The first confirmed case of monkeypox (mpox) in Cebu was reported in Talisay City. Meanwhile, health officials in Mandaue City are monitoring suspected cases.

Although most patients recover, those infected are advised to undergo quarantine, as mpox can spread through close person-to-person contact. Read more about it below.

FULL STORY HERE: https://l.cdn.ph/mcC4Bx

25/05/2025

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The sooner you treat, the less you spend. 💸👍

17/05/2025

Advisory:
We are OPEN tomorrow, Sunday May 18, 2025 (only for this Sunday). 😊