24/03/2026
Here are clear and practical dental tips to prevent abscess (lalo na sa kids):
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🦷 1. Early treatment ng cavities
• Huwag hintayin sumakit bago ipacheck
• Kapag may maliit na butas → ipa-pasta agad
• Untreated decay = possible abscess
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🪥 2. Proper brushing everyday
• 2x a day with fluoride toothpaste
• Focus sa likod ng molars (common pinanggagalingan ng abscess)
• Tulungan pa rin ang bata mag-brush
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🍬 3. Control sugar intake
• Less candy, chocolates, juice
• Avoid “pakonti-konti buong araw” na pagkain
• Rinse with water after sweets
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🦷 4. Regular dental visits
• Every 6 months check-up
• May early signs ng infection na hindi nakikita agad
• Fluoride helps strengthen teeth
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🦠 5. Keep gums healthy
• Pag may pamamaga, pamumula, o may nana (parang pigsa sa gums) → red flag na yan
• Huwag pabayaan kahit hindi pa masakit
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🍼 6. Avoid bad habits
• No sleeping with milk bottle
• Limit sticky foods (caramel, gummies)
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⚠️ 7. Act fast sa signs ng abscess
Watch out for:
• Pamamaga ng mukha o gums
• May bukol na may laman (parang sa photo)
• Pus / mabahong lasa
• Lagnat o hirap kumain
👉 Kapag meron nito → urgent dental visit na