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🦷 TEMPORARY CLINIC CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT 🦷Dear Valued Patients,Please be informed that our dental clinic will be temporar...
11/08/2026

🦷 TEMPORARY CLINIC CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT 🦷

Dear Valued Patients,

Please be informed that our dental clinic will be temporarily closed as I take maternity leave and prepare for the safe delivery of our little one. 🤍👶🏻

I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and greatly appreciate your patience, understanding, and continued support during this special time.

Clinic operations will resume after my maternity leave. An announcement will be posted regarding the reopening date and clinic schedule.

Thank you for your understanding and for allowing me this time to welcome our newest blessing. 🥰

15/07/2026

This is why maintaining good oral hygiene is crucial during braces treatment.

Braces can straighten your teeth—but poor oral hygiene during treatment can lead to cavities and gum disease.

Braces make it easier for plaque and food particles to collect around brackets, wires, and along the gumline. If these areas are not cleaned thoroughly every day, harmful bacteria can multiply, increasing the risk of white spot lesions (early enamel demineralization), tooth decay, and gum inflammation.

Those chalky white marks that sometimes appear after braces are not just stains—they are areas where the enamel has permanently lost minerals. Without timely care, these weakened areas can progress into cavities, while plaque buildup around the gums may lead to gingivitis and, if left untreated, periodontal disease.

Maintaining excellent oral hygiene during orthodontic treatment is just as important as wearing the braces themselves. Careful brushing around every bracket, daily interdental cleaning, fluoride use when recommended, and regular dental check-ups help protect the teeth while they are being moved into their ideal position.

A successful orthodontic treatment is not measured only by straight teeth—it is measured by straight, healthy, cavity-free teeth with healthy gums.

CLINIC ADVISORYDear Valued Patients,As I prepare for my maternity leave, please be advised that effective [July 7,2026],...
07/07/2026

CLINIC ADVISORY

Dear Valued Patients,
As I prepare for my maternity leave, please be advised that effective [July 7,2026],
our clinic will operate on a STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT basis only. Walk-in patients will not be accommodated.

Kindly book your appointment in advance to ensure availability. 09604596985 or
ABL DENTAL CLINIC fb page.

15/06/2026

🪥 Oral Hygiene Instructions: Simple Advice, Big Clinical Impact! 🦷

“Brush twice a day” is good advice—but effective oral-hygiene instruction goes much further.

For the INBDE, remember that oral hygiene must be individualized, demonstrated and reassessed. The best technique is not simply the most popular one; it is the one suited to the patient’s periodontal condition, dexterity, appliances and interdental anatomy.

✅ THE 2–2–1 RULE

🪥 Brush 2 times daily
⏱️ Brush for approximately 2 minutes
🧵 Clean interproximally once daily

Use a soft-bristled toothbrush with fluoride toothpaste. Aggressive horizontal scrubbing should be avoided because it can traumatize the gingiva and contribute to cervical abrasion.

🔍 MODIFIED BASS: THE INBDE FAVORITE

The Modified Bass technique is particularly useful for cleaning the gingival margin and sulcular area.

How is it performed?

• Position the bristles at a 45° angle toward the gingival sulcus
• Apply gentle pressure
• Use short vibratory back-and-forth strokes
• Roll or sweep the bristles coronally

📌 Exam pearl: Modified Bass is commonly recommended for patients with gingivitis or periodontitis.

🦷 MATCH THE TECHNIQUE TO THE PATIENT

🔹 Modified Bass: Gingival-margin and sulcular plaque
🔹 Charters: Orthodontic appliances, fixed prostheses and postsurgical areas
🔹 Fones: Young children or patients who need a simple circular technique
🔹 Powered toothbrush: Limited dexterity or consistently poor plaque control

The toothbrush should be replaced when the bristles become frayed—commonly every 3–4 months.

🧵 TOOTHBRUSHING ALONE IS NOT ENOUGH

A toothbrush cannot effectively clean all proximal surfaces.

The correct interdental aid depends on the embrasure:

✅ Tight contacts: Dental floss
✅ Open embrasures: Interdental brushes
✅ Fixed bridges or orthodontic appliances: Floss threaders or superfloss
✅ Furcations or isolated difficult areas: End-tufted brush

For flossing, adapt the floss into a C-shape around each tooth and gently move it beneath the gingival margin. Simply snapping floss through the contact does not adequately clean the proximal surface.

🦷 FLUORIDE TOOTHPASTE IN CHILDREN

Brushing should begin when the first primary tooth erupts.

👶 Under 3 years: A rice-grain smear of fluoride toothpaste
🧒 Ages 3–6 years: A pea-sized amount
👨‍👩‍👧 Parents should supervise and assist until the child can brush effectively and spit reliably.

After brushing, the patient should spit out the excess toothpaste. Avoiding vigorous rinsing helps maintain topical fluoride contact with the teeth.

🧴 WHAT ABOUT MOUTHRINSES?

Mouthrinses are adjuncts, not replacements for brushing and interdental cleaning.

• Fluoride rinse → Additional caries prevention in selected high-risk patients
• Chlorhexidine → Short-term plaque control when prescribed
• Essential-oil or CPC rinse → May help reduce plaque, gingivitis and halitosis

⚠️ Chlorhexidine may cause:

• Brown staining
• Taste alteration
• Increased calculus formation
• Mucosal irritation

Therefore, prolonged unsupervised use should be avoided.

🎯 ORAL HYGIENE MUST BE PERSONALIZED

🦷 Periodontitis → Modified Bass + interdental brushes
😁 Orthodontic patient → Careful brushing around brackets + interdental brush + fluoride
🦾 Limited manual dexterity → Powered toothbrush or modified handle
👵 Denture wearer → Clean the denture daily, clean oral tissues and usually remove the denture at night
💧 Xerostomia or high-caries risk → Enhanced fluoride exposure, hydration and dietary counseling

🧑‍⚕️ THE BEST TEACHING METHOD: TELL–SHOW–DO

1️⃣ Tell the patient what to do and why
2️⃣ Show the technique using a model or mirror
3️⃣ Ask the patient to perform it
4️⃣ Correct mistakes and reinforce the technique at recall visits

Plaque-disclosing agents are especially useful because they allow patients to see the areas they routinely miss.

🔥 INBDE RAPID RECALL

Modified Bass → Sulcular plaque
Charters → Braces and postsurgical areas
Fones → Children
Floss → Tight contacts
Interdental brush → Open embrasures
Tell–Show–Do → Effective patient education

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🧠 MCQ 1

A 48-year-old patient with chronic periodontitis has plaque accumulation along the gingival margin and shallow periodontal pockets. Which brushing method is most appropriate?

A. Fones technique
B. Modified Bass technique
C. Charters technique
D. Horizontal scrub technique

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🧠 MCQ 2

A patient undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment has difficulty cleaning around brackets and beneath the archwire. Which combination is most appropriate?

A. Fones brushing technique and toothpick only
B. Horizontal scrubbing and chlorhexidine indefinitely
C. Charters technique with an interdental brush
D. Flossing only without toothbrushing

Post your answers in comment 👇

💬 Which brushing technique do you recommend most frequently in your clinical practice?

20/05/2026

🦷 “Doctor… my filling is done, but why does the tooth hurt now?”

One of the MOST common patient complaints after a composite restoration is postoperative sensitivity — and for INBDE aspirants, this is a favorite clinical scenario question.

The key is understanding WHY the tooth hurts.
Not every painful composite means failed treatment.

Here’s the high-yield breakdown 👇

🔹 1. Polymerization Shrinkage
As composite sets, it shrinks slightly.
This creates stress at the tooth-restoration interface → microscopic gaps → dentinal fluid movement → sensitivity.

📌 Result:
Cold sensitivity, especially in deep restorations.

🔹 2. Bonding Errors
Composite restorations are extremely technique-sensitive.

Common mistakes:
❌ Overdrying dentin
❌ Saliva contamination
❌ Inadequate adhesive pe*******on
❌ Improper curing

📌 Result:
Poor hybrid layer formation → exposed dentinal tubules → postoperative pain.

🔹 3. High Occlusion
This is one of the MOST TESTED causes.

If the restoration is slightly “high,” the tooth receives excessive occlusal forces.

📌 Classic clue:
⚡ Pain while chewing or biting
⚡ Percussion tenderness
⚡ Relief after occlusal adjustment

🚨 INBDE Pearl:
Pain on biting after a new composite restoration = CHECK OCCLUSION FIRST.

🔹 4. Deep Cavity Preparation
When the remaining dentin thickness is minimal, the pulp becomes vulnerable to irritation.

Deep preparations increase:
▪ pulpal inflammation
▪ dentinal fluid shifts
▪ postoperative sensitivity risk

How to Prevent Post-Composite Sensitivity

✅ Rubber dam isolation
✅ Incremental composite placement
✅ Proper bonding protocol
✅ Adequate curing
✅ Avoid overdrying dentin
✅ Check occlusion carefully

Clinical Clues You MUST Know

🧊 Short cold sensitivity
→ Usually reversible pulpitis

🔥 Lingering thermal pain
→ Suspect irreversible pulpitis

🦷 Pain on biting
→ High occlusion or cracked tooth

⚠️ Sensitivity worsening with time
→ Possible pulpal pathology or leakage

MCQ 1

A 26-year-old patient reports sharp pain while chewing 2 days after placement of a Class II composite restoration on a mandibular molar. Cold sensitivity is minimal and non-lingering. Percussion tenderness is present.

What is the MOST likely cause?

A. High occlusion
B. Irreversible pulpitis
C. Recurrent caries
D. Composite undercuring

MCQ 2

A patient complains of brief cold sensitivity after placement of a deep posterior composite restoration. The pain disappears immediately after stimulus removal and there is no spontaneous pain.

What is the MOST likely pulpal diagnosis?

A. Pulp necrosis
B. Symptomatic apical periodontitis
C. Reversible pulpitis
D. Irreversible pulpitis

Post your answers in comment 👇

Please be reminded on our new clinic schedule. This is only temporary. Thank you.
11/05/2026

Please be reminded on our new clinic schedule.
This is only temporary. Thank you.

Holy Week schedule
28/03/2026

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20/02/2026

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Book your appointment now!

Clinic hours:
Mon-Sat 10:00am-6:00pm
Sunday by appointment only
📍Located at 49 P. Faustino St. Phase 5 Punturin, Valenzuela City
📍Waze: ABL DENTAL CLINIC

Landmarks:
-Green Apartment Bldg. at FRONT of Phase 5 Punturin (arko ng Phase 5)
-Near Vicente P. Trinidad National High School
-In front of Papuri Enterprises P. Faustino St.

You can chat us on messenger or text us on our mobile number 09604596985.

*photos and post with patient’s consent





Book your appointment now!Clinic hours:Mon-Sat 10:00am-6:00pmSunday by appointment only📍Located at 49 P. Faustino St. Ph...
20/02/2026

Book your appointment now!

Clinic hours:
Mon-Sat 10:00am-6:00pm
Sunday by appointment only
📍Located at 49 P. Faustino St. Phase 5 Punturin, Valenzuela City
📍Waze: ABL DENTAL CLINIC

Landmarks:
-Green Apartment Bldg. at FRONT of Phase 5 Punturin (arko ng Phase 5)
-Near Vicente P. Trinidad National High School
-In front of Papuri Enterprises P. Faustino St.

You can chat us on messenger or text us on our mobile number 09604596985.

*photos and post with patient’s consent





Address

#49 P. Faustino Street Phase 5 Punturin
Valenzuela
1447

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+639761805355

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