Healthy Teeth, Happy Life.
Crooked teeth
From Accident to Action: Addressing Teen Tooth Loss in Filipino Communities
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The Unseen Fall: How a Missing Tooth is Reshaping a Teen's Future in the Philippines
The mountain air of Mindanao rushed past Miguel, a vibrant 17-year-old, as he navigated the familiar dirt road on his motorbike. He felt free, the helmet forgotten at home—a small, unthinking decision. When the front wheel hit a loose stone, the world flipped. The physical scrapes and bruises healed in weeks, but the real consequence was a gap in his smile where a front tooth used to be.
Why Crooked Teeth Lead to Cavities and Tooth Loss: A Dentist's Explanation

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More Than Just DNA: Untangling the Truth About Crooked Teeth
Meet Tony. From his grandfather’s smile to his father’s, and now to his own, one family trait seems to have been passed down through the generations: noticeably crooked teeth. For Tony, it was easy to blame his DNA and accept that this was just his lot in life. He believed his smile was written in his genes, and there was little he could do about it.
Healthy baby teeth mean a strong foundation for adult teeth - treat early, smile brighter later!
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Case Study: Tooth Decay and Gum Infection in a Child (Age 6–9)
Parent’s Concern
“My child complains of pain and discomfort at the back teeth. The gums look irritated and there’s a dark spot on the tooth.”
Clinical Observation (From Image)
Upon detailed zoom examination of the image:
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The lower molar shows visible brownish decay, possibly from a large cavity or broken filling.














