As a dentist who has spent many years studying and performing root canal therapy, one lesson remains constant: the best tooth is your natural tooth.

In modern dentistry, patients often ask whether a painful or infected tooth should be removed immediately. While extraction may seem like a quick solution, preserving the natural tooth is usually the healthier long-term option whenever possible. Root canal treatment allows dentists to save teeth that would otherwise be lost due to infection, deep decay, trauma, or nerve damage.

The Unexpected Link: How Your Gum Health in the Philippines Could Affect Your Heart's Rhythm

A Smile Can Hide a Fluttering Heart

Maria, a 58-year-old nanay from Quezon City, always prided herself on her resilience. She managed her household, doted on her apos, and navigated the busy streets of Manila with ease. But lately, a new, unsettling feeling had taken hold—a occasional, fluttering sensation in her chest, like a bird trapped in a cage. It was brief, but it scared her.

Bone grafting is a common and highly successful procedure used to rebuild jawbone for dental implants. However, in some cases, bone grafts may fail due to infection, poor healing, or underlying health issues. If this happens, don’t panic—there are proven solutions to fix and recover from bone graft failure.

This guide explains the causes, signs, treatment options, and how to successfully redo a bone graft for long-term implant success.