Viviane Elaine B. Valle, DMD, MSc-OMS

14/07/2025

Brushing harder doesn’t clean better. 🦷✨

Brushing with too much pressure can actually wear down the enamel, which is the protective outer layer of teeth. Once the enamel is gone, it doesn’t grow back, leading to increased tooth sensitivity, yellowing, and a higher risk of cavities.

Aggressive brushing also puts gums at risk, causing the gum tissue to recede and exposing the sensitive root surfaces of the teeth. Over time, this damage can lead to permanent gum loss and even loosen the support around teeth.

Healthy brushing isn’t about force — it’s about technique. Always use a soft-bristled toothbrush and apply gentle pressure using short, circular motions. If the bristles on your toothbrush splay out quickly, that’s a clear sign you’re brushing too hard.

28/10/2024

Thank you for all 150 attendees of our EHQUIP Series Seminar hosted by the QMMC Dental Department. Thank you for actively participating especially on the question and answer portion. We learned so much from our speaker Dr. Ricca Mae Rocco-Bernardino on Dental Care for Children.

07/04/2024

Restoration of Right Central and Lateral Fractured Teeth

A fractured tooth, also known as a cracked tooth, can occur due to trauma, age, or tooth grinding. Symptoms include sensitivity, pain, swelling, and sharp pain when chewing. The pain may be constant or come and go, and it may be worse when you bite down or when you release the pressure.

28/03/2024

Currently on a breakout in quezon city today. Please be extra careful.

25/03/2024

Your favorite Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon is finally an Associate Fellow of Philippine College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and a Fellow of Asian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

Viviane Elaine B. Valle, DMD, MSc-OMS, FAAOMS


Hardwork and perseverance do pays off.
Thank you Lord for the blessings.

17/03/2024

The Betel Nut = one of the causes of Oral Cancer

07/01/2024

PERICORONITIS

Is the inflammation of the surrounding third or wisdom tooth. Usually experienced to those impacted or partially impacted teeth. Symptoms may include severe pain, swelling, pus discharge, lockjaw, bad taste in the mouth or dull pain. Treatment includes antibiotic therapy for acute then lastly, removal of 3rd molars called Odontectomy.

Impacted Tooth: Class II Position C depth Horizontal

02/01/2024

Your wisdom teeth

Learn the answers to frequently asked questions about wisdom teeth management, including what to eat after surgery and why people even have wisdom teeth in the first place.