TESORO DENTAL CLINIC

29/11/2025

Close your teeth right now. Which side hits first?

If you feel more pressure on one side, your spine is compensating at this exact moment.

Here’s the cascade destroying your posture work:

The jaw drags your skull off-center. When your bite lands harder on one side, your jaw pulls your entire skull with it. Your head tilts. One ear drops. Your neck muscles grip all day just to keep your eyes level.

The crooked head forces your spine to bend. Your brain won’t let you walk around tilted, so it bends and rotates your spine. One shoulder climbs. Ribs twist. That one-sided tightness you keep foam rolling but can never fix.

The twisted spine makes your pelvis and feet compensate. To stop you from falling, your pelvis shifts and one hip hikes while more weight drops into one foot. The leg that feels shorter. The knee that always hurts more.

And the jaw keeps the entire chain stuck. As long as your bite stays asymmetric, your nervous system keeps rebuilding this pattern from skull to feet. You can stretch your neck and strengthen your core all you want. Your body will snap back to this jaw-driven compensation by evening.

This is why your posture work never holds.

A 2025 study analyzing 83 studies confirmed it: the trigeminocervical nucleus creates bidirectional pain referral between jaw and neck. They’re hardwired in your brainstem. Your nervous system doesn’t distinguish between the two.

When jaw mechanics are off, your neck muscles stay tight not because they’re weak but because your brain thinks they need to stabilize a faulty jaw.

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29/11/2025

When is a 2-Stage Surgery Approach Done for Impacted Tooth Removal?

A two-stage surgical approach is recommended when removing an impacted tooth poses a high risk of damaging the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) or nearby vital structures. It is typically chosen when:

🔹 The roots of the impacted tooth are very close to or encroaching on the IAN canal (seen in radiographs or CBCT).
🔹 There is a high chance of nerve injury if removed in a single procedure.
🔹 The tooth is deeply impacted and full removal may cause excessive trauma.
🔹 Coronectomy is preferred initially to allow the roots to migrate away safely before final removal.
🔹 The patient presents with anatomical variations that increase surgical difficulty.
🔹 Clinician aims to minimize post-operative risks such as paresthesia, dysesthesia, or nerve damage.

In short, 2-stage surgery is chosen to prioritize patient safety when a single-stage extraction carries too much risk.

28/11/2025

🦷 Crown Lengthening Procedure Today at Tesoro Dental Clinic
Performed by Dr. Maureen Ava Tesoro

Today’s crown-lengthening procedure was successfully completed to ensure a healthier, stronger foundation for the patient’s restoration.

✅ Benefits of Crown Lengthening
• Provides stronger support for crowns and fillings
• Improves gum health and access for proper cleaning
• Enhances smile aesthetics by correcting gummy appearance
• Prevents decay or fractures hidden below the gum line
• Ensures a long-lasting, stable restoration

At Tesoro Dental Clinic, we combine precision and compassionate care to deliver healthier, more confident smiles every day. ✨

21/11/2025

Tongue-Tie Release at Tesoro Dental Clinic

A gentle and precise lingual frenectomy was performed using our Laser Diode machine, allowing our patient to experience a safer, quicker, and more comfortable procedure.

✨ Benefits of Laser Tongue-Tie Release:
• Minimally invasive — usually no stitches needed
• Less bleeding and swelling
• Faster healing and recovery
• Reduced pain or discomfort
• More precise release for better tongue movement
• Lower risk of infection
• Improved speech, swallowing, and overall oral function
• Better oral posture and airway support
• For infants — improved breastfeeding and latch

At Tesoro Dental Clinic, we continue to provide advanced, patient-centered care using modern technology for better outcomes and healthier smiles.

19/11/2025

Atraumatic Wisdom Tooth Removal at Tesoro Dental Clinic & Diagnostic Center🦷✨

Today, we performed an atraumatic surgical removal of a 3rd molar using our piezosurgery machine, a technology designed for precision, reduced trauma, and faster healing.

This procedure was expertly done by Dr. Jose Angelo Tesoro Aguinaldo, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout.

At Tesoro Dental Clinic, we continue to invest in advanced dental technology to give our patients the best care possible.

14/11/2025

It’s easy to think brushing is just about keeping a bright smile — but scientists are now revealing a shocking truth: your mouth may be quietly shaping your brain’s future.

Researchers in Japan used MRI scans and found something unsettling — people with gum disease or missing teeth had smaller memory centers in their brains, particularly the hippocampus, the region crucial for learning and recall. It’s as if chronic oral inflammation was silently aging the brain faster.

Even losing a single tooth mattered. Among adults with mild gum disease, each missing tooth was linked to nearly one full year of brain shrinkage. The likely culprit? Oral bacteria and inflammation sneaking into the bloodstream, triggering immune responses that damage brain tissue over time.

This study is a wake-up call: the toothbrush isn’t just protecting your teeth — it might be protecting your memories, personality, and future self.

📚 Source:
Yamaguchi S., Murakami T., Satoh M. et al. Neurology. 2023; 101(10): E1056–E1068.
DOI: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000207579.

14/11/2025

🌏✈️ Continuous Learning in Action!

Dr. Maureen Ava Tesoro, Chief Dentist of Tesoro Dental Clinic recently attended an advanced training in Perioplastic Surgery in Bangkok, Thailand. 💉🦷

We believe in never stopping our pursuit of knowledge to provide the best care for our patients.

Learning never ends, excellence never rests!

05/11/2025

🦷 OR Pediatric Dental Procedure Update

Our team successfully performed a dental operation at Central Pangasinan Medical Center for a young patient under sedation. The procedure involved the complete removal of teeth affected by Early Childhood Caries, which had progressed to facial swelling due to abscess and cellulitis.

👩‍⚕️ Procedure performed by Dr. Maureen Ava Tesoro with Dr. Marjorie Nava and the dedicated Operating Room Team.

This case highlights the importance of early dental visits and proper oral care habits for children.
👉 Parents are strongly advised to avoid overnight milk bottle feeding, as it can lead to severe tooth decay and infection.

Let’s protect our children’s smiles early! 💙

02/11/2025

🩸 Bleeding Gums and Your Body 🦷
Bleeding gums aren’t just a dental issue — they can be a sign of something more serious!

Gum inflammation (gingivitis) may be linked to heart disease, diabetes, hormonal changes, or vitamin deficiency.

Don’t ignore the signs — healthy gums mean a healthier body. 💪

Visit Tesoro Dental Clinic for a professional cleaning and check-up!

If gums bleed while brushing, it’s like your skin bleeding when touched — a clear sign of inflammation, not “brushing too hard.”

Bleeding gums are an early symptom of gingivitis, caused by bacterial plaque that irritates gum tissues and weakens the fine capillaries beneath. Healthy gums never bleed — even slightly.

When left untreated, gingivitis can advance to periodontitis, where infection damages the supporting bone. This can lead to gum recession, loose teeth, and even tooth loss — often without pain until it’s severe.

The solution isn’t to brush harder. It’s to get a professional cleaning (scaling), improve brushing technique, and floss daily. Once the infection subsides, the bleeding stops — and that’s the real sign of gum health.

🔹 This post is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional dental advice.

29/10/2025

When a tooth is lost, the bone beneath it starts to shrink. This happens because the jawbone only stays strong when it’s being used — the tooth’s root transfers chewing pressure that keeps the bone alive and dense. Once that root is gone, the body thinks the bone isn’t needed anymore, and it begins to dissolve slowly.

Within a few months, that empty space starts to change shape. The gums collapse inward, and the neighbouring teeth tilt toward the gap. The opposing tooth may even grow longer, trying to “find” its missing partner. What was once a simple replacement soon becomes complicated — less bone to hold an implant, less space to fit a new tooth, and a distorted bite that strains the remaining teeth.

The longer the delay, the bigger the problem: bone grafts, orthodontic corrections, and multiple procedures may be needed later. Early replacement — whether by an implant, bridge, or graft at extraction — preserves the bone, space, and smile.

A missing tooth isn’t just an empty spot — it’s the beginning of bone loss, shifting teeth, and a harder future fix. Replace it sooner, and save yourself years of trouble.

🔹 Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional dental advice.

29/10/2025

ORAL BACTERIA CAN TRAVEL TO THE HEART 🫀

Recent research has revealed a striking connection — bacteria commonly found in dental plaque have been detected inside the arteries and even heart tissue of patients who suffered heart attacks.

How does this happen?
When gums are inflamed or infected, bacteria can enter the bloodstream through microscopic openings in the gum tissue. Once circulating, they may trigger inflammation inside blood vessels, accelerating vascular injury and contributing to heart problems.

This doesn’t mean oral bacteria directly cause heart disease — but their presence highlights how closely oral and cardiovascular health are intertwined. Ignoring gum health can silently add to systemic risks far beyond the mouth.

Maintaining healthy gums through regular brushing, flossing, and professional cleanings isn’t just about preventing tooth loss — it could also play a role in protecting the heart.

🧠 Sources:
Lockhart PB, et al. (2012). Periodontal Disease and Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease: Does the Evidence Support an Independent Association? Circulation.
Tonetti MS & Van D**e TE (2013). Periodontitis and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: Consensus Report. J Clin Periodontol.