How Gum Infection Could Be Linked to Alzheimer’s: The Hidden Cost of Neglecting Oral Health

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Gum disease

The Mouth–Brain Connection: What Science Is Now Revealing

For many years, Alzheimer’s disease was believed to be purely a brain disorder. But new research has uncovered something surprising — the problem might begin in the mouth.

The Longer You Delay, The More You Pay: A True Filipino Story About Dental Care and Life Choices

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Filings

The Reality Many Filipinos Face

In the Philippines, most people visit the dentist only when the pain becomes unbearable. Many say, “Tiis muna, sayang ang pera.” But what seems like saving money today often turns into a much heavier burden tomorrow — for both health and finances.

A True Story: Liza’s Lesson

Liza, a hardworking single mom from Quezon City, noticed a small cavity on her molar. She ignored it, thinking, “It’s just a small hole. I’ll go to the dentist when I have extra money.”

Don’t Ignore Small Cavities: How Pedro Saved His Smile While Peter Paid the Price

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Cavity

Pedro and Peter: A Tale of Two Choices

Pedro and Peter were best friends who both noticed a small cavity in one of their teeth.

Pedro immediately went to the dentist. “It’s just a small cavity,” the dentist said, “but you did the right thing by coming early.” The tooth was cleaned, filled with a permanent filling, and Pedro left with a smile — and a promise to floss more.

Dry Socket or Normal Healing? What to Expect After Tooth Extraction - Signs, Stages & When to See a Dentist

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Critical
Teeth Problems: 
Extraction
Post-extraction swelling

Thanks — I looked closely at the photo. I can’t give a definitive medical diagnosis from a single photo, but I’ll walk you through what I can see, the differences between normal healing / dry socket / infection, what to watch for, typical timelines, what the dentist will do, how things can get worse if left, and immediate self-care + next steps.

Quick visual impression (from the photo)

  • The socket shows a dark area in the extraction site — that can be a blood clot or residual blood/debris.

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