When a toothache lingers for weeks, it’s often a sign that something deeper is happening beneath the surface. This was the case for Martin, a 42-year-old from Cebu, who experienced a dull, throbbing pain in his lower molar that wouldn’t go away. What seemed like a simple cavity turned out to be something far more serious — a periapical granuloma.
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When it comes to creating a natural, healthy, and aesthetic smile, most people think about whitening or straightening their teeth. But dentists know there’s more beneath the surface. The way your teeth are curved and aligned plays a major role in how well you bite, chew, and even how your smile looks.
The Wilson Curve refers to the side-to-side curvature of the upper and lower posterior teeth (molars and premolars).
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There appears to be a small dark spot or pit on the side of the tooth, which may indicate early tooth decay (a cavity).
Surrounding gum tissue looks relatively healthy—no obvious swelling, abscess, or significant inflammation.
The cavity looks small and likely superficial, so it may not have reached the nerve yet.
The heat was already stifling at 7 a.m. as Thomas inched his car forward along EDSA. His jaw ached, a dull throb he'd grown accustomed to—a side effect of grinding his teeth through two hours of traffic each morning and another two each night. At his side, a half-finished sugary iced coffee sat in the cup holder, his go-to fuel for the gridlock. He swished it around his mouth, the sweet, acidic liquid washing over his already sensitive gums.
In the heart of Quezon City, along the bustling stretch of Timog Avenue, two dental clinics stand just a few blocks apart. They represent two different worlds, two different philosophies of what it means to care for a Filipino smile.
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