The Hidden Blueprint: How Neglecting Baby Teeth is Shaping a Generation of Filipino Smiles

The Story of Baby Jaime and His Mother, Ana
In a cramped one-room house in a Manila informal settlement, 16-year-old Ana tries to soothe her 2-year-old son, Jaime. He’s been crying for hours, refusing to eat. His front teeth are stained brown and black, a condition many in their community call "ngipin sa bote" (bottle teeth).













