Hello, friends! In sari-sari stores and hangout spots across the Philippines, a common sight remains: cigarette smoke. Despite rising prices—now reaching ₱10 and up per stick—the culture of smoking remains strong for many Filipinos. But there's a painful connection between cigarettes and your dental health that isn't discussed enough: Dry Socket.

Many of our fellow Filipinos suffer from this severe pain after tooth extraction, and smoking is one of the main culprits.

Long before the advent of modern dental clinics, anesthesia, or sterile instruments, humans were already performing complex dental procedures. Archaeological discoveries from Mehrgarh, a Neolithic site located in present-day Balochistan, Pakistan, have revealed that early humans practiced teeth drilling as early as 7000 BCE — making it the earliest known evidence of dentistry in human history.

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The Filipino Smile Divide: How a Simple Bedtime Habit Could Save Your Heart

In the bustling business districts of Metro Manila and the lecture halls of the country's top universities, a common ritual is diligently followed. Educated, health-conscious Filipinos brush their teeth twice a day, viewing it as a non-negotiable part of personal care. Yet, in many remote provinces and underserved urban areas, this simple act is often the first thing neglected after a long day of labor or due to a lack of awareness.