STA CRUZ Health Center Dental Clinic

03/08/2026

Para sa mga gustong mag avail ng dental services
1. Kumuha ng appointment sa www.makatihealthappointment.ph
2. Pumili kung Dental cHeck up or Dental Services
👆DENTAL CHECK UP AND FLUORIDE APPLICATION kung ikaw ay magpapatingin at magpapafluoride
👆DENTAL SERVICES kung ikaw ay magpapalinis , magpapabunot at magpapasta
3. Pumunta sa itinakdang araw at oras
4. Dalhin ang yellow card at list of dependent sa araw ng schedule

06/07/2026

The first cavity-causing bacteria may come from someone who loves a child the most.

Tooth decay isn't just about sugar. Before a cavity can form, the mouth must first become colonized by cavity-causing bacteria. One of the most important species, Streptococcus mutans, can be transferred from parents or caregivers to young children through saliva-sharing behaviors.

A landmark systematic review and meta-analysis examined 36 human studies, including 19 studies in quantitative analysis. Using modern genetic fingerprinting techniques, researchers found strong evidence that many children acquire the same strains of Streptococcus mutans carried by their mothers, confirming biological transmission rather than simple coincidence.

Common saliva-sharing habits that may transfer these bacteria include: • Sharing spoons or forks • Tasting food with the same utensil before feeding • Cleaning a dropped pacifier with the mouth • Sharing cups, straws, or toothbrushes

This does not mean every child exposed will develop cavities. Dental caries is a multifactorial disease. Bacterial transmission is only one step; diet, oral hygiene, fluoride exposure, saliva, and time all influence whether cavities actually develop.

📄Reference:
da Silva Bastos VA, et al. Mother-to-child transmission of Streptococcus mutans: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Dentistry. 2015.

15/06/2026

😖 “𝗗𝗼𝗰, 𝗯𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘁 𝗽𝗼 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘁 𝘆𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻 𝗸𝗼 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗶𝘆𝗼 𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮?”

Honestly, isa ito sa mga possible na mangyari sa mga restoration/pasta sa ngipin na sobrang laki/lalim na ng cavities.

And no, hindi ibig sabihin na may mali sa treatment ng dentist. 😊

Minsan kasi, bago pa tayo magpapa-check, may existing sensitivity na pala yung ngipin. Yung tipong may konting kirot sa malamig, may sensitivity sa matamis or kapag nasingitan ng food particles, o may discomfort na paminsan-minsan pero sa tingin natin hindi pa naman enough para mapilitan tayong magpa-dentist agad. 😅

Kapag naalis na yung cavity at nai-pasta na, may possibility na maging sensitive muna ang ngipin habang nag-aadjust at nagre-recover. Lalo na kung malalim ang cavity o malapit na ito sa nerve.

May iba ring factors na puwedeng maka-contribute dito:
🔹 Kumain kaagad ng matitigas na pagkain or pinang-kagat agad ang bagong restore na ngipin
🔹 Hindi nasunod ang aftercare instructions
🔹 Poor oral hygiene

So hindi ibig sabihin na may discomfort after magpa-pasta ay may problem sa treatment. Sometimes, it’s simply part of the healing and adjustment process ng ngipin after ma-treat. 😉

Of course, kung tuloy-tuloy, lumalala, o hindi nawawala ang pananakit, it’s always best to go back to your dentist para ma-check nang maayos. 🦷✨

Kaya kung may pangingilo ka pa lang ngayon, don’t ignore it. Because most of the time, the earlier we check it, the more options we have to save the tooth, at mas mura pa! 💸

Be honest… may tooth concern ka rin ba na hindi mo pa pinapa-check dahil hindi pa sumasakit or nagco-cause ng discomfort? 👀😅 Huwag nang patagalin, dahil kapag lumala, for sure mas mahal ang treatment! 🥶

28/05/2026

Mag-ingat laban sa dengue!

Pinapaalalahanan ni Mayor Ate Nancy Binay ang lahat na makiisa sa pagpapanatiling malinis at ligtas ang ating komunidad laban sa dengue.

Alinsunod sa Proclamation No. 1204, s. 1998, ang buwan ng Hunyo ay idineklara bilang National Dengue Awareness Month upang palakasin ang kamalayan at pagkilos ng bawat mamamayan laban sa dengue.

Panatilihing malinis ang ating paligid at siguraduhing walang naiipong tubig na maaaring pamugaran ng lamok. Tandaan ang 4S laban sa dengue:

• Search and destroy
• Self-protection measures
• Seek early consultation
• Say YES sa tama at angkop na pagsasagawa ng Space Spraying/Misting sa mga barangay

Sama-sama nating protektahan ang ating pamilya at komunidad laban sa dengue. Ang pag-iwas ay nagsisimula sa ating tahanan.

28/05/2026

15/05/2026

para makaavail ng dental services kumuha ng dental appointment

a. buksan sa google www. makatihealthappointment.ph
b. gumawa ng account or mag login sa inyong account
c. piliin ang sebisyo n nais iavail :
dental check up- check up only
Dental Services - bunot , linis, pasta
d. pumili ng oras at araw ng schedule

DALIN ANG YELLOW CARD AT LIST OF DEPENDENT KAPAG BATA SA ARAW NG INYONG APPOINTMENT

NO YELLOWCARD OR LIST OF DEPENDENT NO TREATMENT

12/01/2024

Pansamanta pong hinde gumagana ang q mobile ng health center para po makapag paschedule ng dental services maari po kayung pumunta sa health center dental clinic at kumuha ng appointment slip. Maraming salamat po

26/07/2023

Always use a SOFT toothbrush & Brush Gently! 🥰
One cause of teeth sensitivity is overbrushing and wearing away of healthy teeth. This can lead to severe teeth sensitivity and gum recession.
How can you prevent this from happening at your home?
1. Avoid sawing action when brushing teeth. Brush up & down.
2. Use toothbrush with soft bristles
3. Do not press down hard when you brush your teeth. Go easy with your hand pressure.
4. The yellow colour that you see near the gums is the natural colour of root and tooth. Do not mistaken that as decay and end up brushing harder and causing further tooth wear.
If your teeth is already worn down, you can do the following....
1. See your dentist for a filling to replace the worn off tooth surface.
2. If the wear or sensitivity is minimum, you can use toothpaste for sensitive teeth and monitor the area. Simply apply the toothpaste to the sensitive area. Leave it there for 5-10mins. After that then do your normal brushing. Do it for a few days till sensitivity decreased.
* Always a good idea to check with your dentist if you have any discomfort.
Happy Weekend everyone! 😬👋⭐️⭐️⭐️

03/02/2023

ZUMBA FOR SMILE

Lets Zumba!!! See u 4pm at Sta Cruz Health Center
19th National Oral Health Month Celebration
This activity creates awareness on the importance of oral health to overall health.