E Dental Lounge

09/08/2026

A beautiful result with improved tooth alignment, shape, and overall smile harmony.

Thank you for trusting E Dental Lounge by Dr. Ella with your smile! 🫶🏻

07/08/2026

Chief Complaint: Recurrent gum boil above the upper front tooth.

Diagnosis: Chronic infection of tooth #11 with a draining sinus tract.

Treatment Performed:
✔️ Root Canal Treatment (RCT)
✔️ Full Ceramic Crown Restoration

4-Week Follow-up:
The infection completely resolved, the sinus tract healed uneventfully, and both function and esthetics were successfully restored.

Outcome:
Another natural tooth saved through proper diagnosis and timely treatment. Root canal therapy can effectively eliminate infection while preserving your natural smile—helping you avoid unnecessary extraction whenever possible.

If you’re experiencing a recurring gum boil, swelling, or persistent tooth discomfort, don’t ignore it. These may be signs of an underlying infection that requires professional dental care.

📍 E Dental Lounge by Dr. Ella
G/F, Door 2, JSB Building, Don Alfaro Street, Tetuan, Zamboanga City

📞 991-9951 | 0917-112-4702 Globe)

Every smile deserves a second chance. ✨🦷

06/08/2026

21/07/2026

This is why even a small cavity should never be ignored.

A cavity may look small on the surface, but that doesn't always reflect the amount of damage hidden inside the tooth.

Unlike enamel, the dentin beneath it is softer and less mineralized, allowing tooth decay to spread more quickly once bacteria break through the outer protective layer. Because this process often occurs silently, many cavities continue to grow without causing pain or obvious symptoms.

By the time a tooth starts to hurt, the decay may have already reached the pulp—the living tissue that contains nerves and blood vessels. At that stage, treatment is often more complex and may require root canal treatment or, in severe cases, tooth extraction.

The good news is that most cavities are highly treatable when detected early. Regular dental checkups and timely treatment can preserve more of the natural tooth, reduce treatment costs, and help prevent avoidable complications.

12/07/2026

07/07/2026

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.

31/03/2026

“Next time nalang magpapa-adjust 😬”

Real talk: kung may braces ka, bawal petiks! 👇

🦷 1. Clean like a pro
Hindi pwedeng toothbrush lang 😆
Toothbrush + floss + mouthwash = iwas gingivitis & bad breath

⏰ 2. Monthly adjustment is a must
Skip mo ‘to? Expect mo rin na mabagal (or walang) progress 😬

⚠️ 3. Mas prone sa sira ang ngipin
Dahil sa braces, may mga singit na mahirap linisin—kaya doble ingat!

😬 4. Wear your elastics!
Hindi ‘yan design lang 😅
Sila ang susi para mas mabilis umayos ang bite mo

🍗 5. Iwas sa matitigas na pagkain
Bye muna sa chicharon & matitigas na pagkain 🥲
Ayaw mo naman matanggalan ng bracket diba?

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Reminder:
Kung gusto mo maagang matanggal braces mo… consistency is key 🔑🦷