CM Romero Dental

07/06/2026

04/06/2026

Here's our clinic schedule for the month of June. We are strictly by appointment

We are half way through 2026, thank you for trusting our clinic 🫰

TO GOD BE THE GLORY

01/06/2026

👉 Clinical case By Dr. Lovebee Pediatric Dentistry
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25/05/2026

Most people think wisdom teeth only become a problem when they hurt.

But impacted wisdom teeth can quietly damage the healthy tooth beside them long before any pain starts.

When a lower wisdom tooth grows sideways or gets stuck under the gums, it can trap bacteria and food between the teeth — creating an area that is extremely difficult to clean properly.

Over time, this can lead to cavities forming on the back side of the second molar, often hidden deep below the contact point.

A clinical study published in the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry found that distal decay in the second molar occurred in about 1 in 4 cases involving impacted lower wisdom teeth. The risk was especially high when the wisdom tooth was horizontally impacted and touching the neighboring tooth near or below the gumline.

The dangerous part is that this damage can remain completely silent in the early stages.

Many patients discover the problem only after:
• deep decay develops
• food gets stuck constantly
• the second molar becomes painful
• root canal treatment is needed
• or the healthy tooth beside the wisdom tooth can no longer be saved

That’s why regular dental X-rays are important — especially if you still have impacted wisdom teeth.

Sometimes, the tooth that hurts the least can cause the most damage.

📄 Reference:
Marques J, et al. Impacted lower third molars and distal caries in the mandibular second molar. Is prophylactic removal of lower third molars justified? J Clin Exp Dent. 2017;9(6):e794-e798.

24/05/2026

Blessed Sunday 🤍

16/05/2026

E1 😭

15/05/2026

Another day another second molar saying goodbye with a wisdom tooth 🦷

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10/05/2026

Happy Mother's Day to my Mama, lolas, my aunties, cousins and momma friends and patients 💐

09/05/2026

Many people fear dental X-rays because of “radiation” — but modern dental X-rays actually use extremely low radiation levels.

In fact, a full-mouth series of modern digital dental X-rays may expose you to less radiation than a short airplane flight. Modern digital systems also use up to 80% less radiation compared to older film-based X-rays, while helping dentists detect problems much earlier and more accurately.

Dentists also follow strict safety guidelines called the ALARA principle, which stands for “As Low As Reasonably Achievable.” This means X-rays are only taken when truly necessary and with the lowest radiation dose possible. Additional protective measures may include lead aprons, thyroid collars, digital sensors, and very fast exposure times.

For pregnant patients, dental X-rays are generally considered safe when needed and properly shielded, but it’s always important to let your dentist know if you are pregnant or think you may be.

The small amount of radiation from dental X-rays is usually far outweighed by the benefit of finding infections and disease early — before they become painful, dangerous, or expensive to treat.

07/05/2026

🌥 Thank you Lord for today