Pingol-Ramos Dental Clinic

26/01/2026

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Most cavities reach this stage silently — long before patients ever feel pain.

Dental caries is a progressive disease that often advances beneath the surface long before symptoms appear. What begins as enamel demineralization can quietly spread into dentin and eventually reach the pulp — the living core of the tooth containing nerves and blood vessels.

By the time decay reaches this depth, the tooth is no longer just “cavitated.”
It is infected, inflamed, and structurally compromised.

At this stage:
• Pain may be absent, mild, or delayed
• Infection can spread beyond the tooth
• The risk of abscess formation increases
• Treatment becomes significantly more complex

A simple filling is no longer sufficient.
Management typically requires root canal therapy or extraction — both far more invasive than early intervention.

Dental caries is preventable and detectable in its early stages.

But once it progresses silently to this depth, treatment is no longer simple — it is damage control.

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

16/01/2026

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13/01/2026

Clinic is closed until further notice.. we will get back once our Dentist is in full recovery. Thank you for understanding!

03/01/2026

Gum Disease is preventable if detected early. Oral prophylaxis is the simplest treatment a dental clinic offers but the least priority of patients.

Oral prophylaxis should be a routine dental treatment every 6 months.

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This is what untreated gum disease really looks like — beneath the surface.

The red, swollen tissue at the top represents advanced periodontal disease, where plaque bacteria have destroyed the gum attachment and supporting bone. What looks like a “simple bleeding gum” on the outside is, on the inside, a deep periodontal pocket filled with bacteria, toxins, and chronic inflammation.

Beneath the gums lie the tooth roots and jawbone — structures never meant to be exposed. As the infection progresses, the bone slowly dissolves, the gums recede, and teeth begin to loosen. At this stage, the problem is no longer just oral.

Advanced gum disease is a chronic inflammatory condition linked to bacteria entering the bloodstream, increasing the risk of heart disease, diabetes complications, and adverse pregnancy outcomes.

Once gum disease reaches this depth, brushing alone cannot reverse it. Treatment often requires deep periodontal therapy, surgical intervention, or tooth removal — all far more complex, costly, and invasive than early prevention.

30/12/2025

We're close on Dec. 31 - Jan 2.
Clinic Resume on Jan 3. By appointment.
Happy Holidays!

23/12/2025

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Missing Teeth Can Make Your Face Look Older

Teeth are not just for chewing. Each tooth sends daily pressure to the jawbone. When even one tooth is lost, that stimulation stops, and the bone underneath slowly begins to shrink.

As the bone shrinks, facial support is lost. Over time, the face can look shorter, cheeks may sink, lips appear thinner, and wrinkles around the mouth deepen—making the face look older.

Losing multiple teeth accelerates this process. More missing teeth mean greater jawbone loss, faster facial collapse, and more visible changes in face shape and aging.

Replacing missing teeth early—especially with dental implants or well-fitted prosthetics—helps restore stimulation, protect the jawbone, and preserve natural facial structure and long-term oral health.

17/12/2025

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When a tooth is lost, the jawbone beneath it no longer receives stimulation from chewing. As a result, the body begins to break down the unused bone — a process called bone resorption.

Research shows that up to 25% of the jawbone can be lost within the first year if a missing tooth is not replaced. This bone loss mainly affects the alveolar bone, which supports the teeth, and it progresses most rapidly during the first 6–12 months.

Over time, bone loss can lead to shifting teeth, bite problems, facial changes, and difficulty placing dental implants later. What starts as a single missing tooth can gradually affect overall oral health.

Replacing missing teeth early — especially with options that restore chewing forces — helps preserve jawbone strength, facial structure, and long-term dental health.

15/12/2025

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01/02/2025

12/09/2024

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