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

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Your teeth may reveal more about your life expectancy than you realize.A major new japanese study from the University of...
17/01/2026

Your teeth may reveal more about your life expectancy than you realize.

A major new japanese study from the University of Osaka has found a significant link between oral health and overall survival in older adults.

In a large analysis of over 190,000 people aged 75 and older, researchers discovered that the number and condition of remaining teeth can be associated with all-cause mortality risk.

Those with more decayed or missing teeth had a higher likelihood of earlier death, while healthy and well-restored teeth were linked to lower mortality risk.

Unlike simple tooth counts, this study distinguished between sound (healthy), filled (treated), and decayed (untreated) teeth. The results suggest that a greater number of sound and filled teeth was more predictive of longevity than counting teeth without regard to their condition.

Scientists behind the research propose several mechanisms:
Functional impairment from missing or decayed teeth can weaken chewing ability and reduce nutritional intake, especially in older adults.
Persistent oral inflammation may contribute to systemic stress on the body.

Importantly, the authors make clear that tooth loss itself isn’t necessarily a direct cause of earlier death — it may also be a signal of other underlying health and social factors (for example, systemic disease or limited access to dental care).

This study adds to a growing body of evidence showing that oral health is deeply connected to overall health — particularly in later life.

📄 Source:
Otsuki, N., Yamamoto, R., Mameno, T. et al. Assessing the effectivity of counting the number of teeth with their conditions to predict mortality: the OHSAKA study. BMC Oral Health (2025).
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This is what happens when a cavity is ignored.Most cavities don’t hurt at first.But inside the tooth, decay keeps spread...
16/01/2026

This is what happens when a cavity is ignored.

Most cavities don’t hurt at first.
But inside the tooth, decay keeps spreading — until it reaches the nerve.

When pain starts, it’s often too late for a simple filling. That’s when root canals or extractions become necessary.

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👶 Age of Tooth Eruption (Baby Teeth)🔹 The lower central incisors usually appear first, around 6 to 10 months.🔹 Upper cen...
28/12/2025

👶 Age of Tooth Eruption (Baby Teeth)

🔹 The lower central incisors usually appear first, around 6 to 10 months.

🔹 Upper central incisors follow between 8 and 12 months.

🔹 Upper lateral incisors come in around 9 to 13 months.

🔹 Lower lateral incisors show up between 10 and 16 months.

🔹 First molars on the top erupt between 13 and 19 months.

🔹 Lower first molars arrive around 14 to 18 months.

🔹 Upper canines (also called cuspids) come in between 16 and 22 months.

🔹 Lower canines erupt between 17 and 23 months.

🔹 Lower second molars appear between 23 and 31 months.

🔹 Upper second molars finish the set, coming in between 25 and 33 months.

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79 Brgy 3 President Laurel Highway
Tanauan
4232

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Monday 9am - 5pm
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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
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