A landmark study published in PLOS ONE provides the earliest known evidence of invasive dental treatment in human history. Researchers led by Dr. Alisa Zubova examined a 59,000-year-old Neanderthal molar discovered in Chagyrskaya Cave in the Altai Mountains of Siberia.

Metro Manila Dental Case: The Midnight Toothache in Makati – A Root Canal Rescue

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Impacted Tooth Extraction: A Dental Domino Effect

An impacted tooth—often a wisdom tooth—is like a ticking time bomb in your mouth. When left untreated, it doesn’t just cause pain; it wreaks havoc on your entire dental structure, leading to tooth loss, misalignment, and even facial changes.

But why do so many people lose additional teeth after an extraction? The answer lies in the silent destruction caused by impaction.

The Surprising Mouth–Brain Connection

For decades, Alzheimer’s disease has been considered purely a brain disorder — a tragic decline of memory and cognition caused by mysterious changes deep in the mind. But recent research is painting a new and startling picture: the story might actually start in your mouth.

Scientists have discovered that the same bacteria responsible for chronic gum disease, Porphyromonas gingivalis, may travel from the mouth to the brain. Once there, it can set off harmful changes that resemble — and may even cause — Alzheimer’s disease.