Biscast Dental Services

06/07/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT TO ALL FIRST-YEAR ENTRANTS

Please be informed that the Dental Clinic can accommodate a total of 100 students per day—50 students in the morning and 50 students in the afternoon.

Accommodation will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Students are encouraged to arrive early to secure a slot.

Thank you for your cooperation..

Dental Clinic

01/03/2026

28/02/2026

🚨 A Tooth Infection Can Spread Beyond the Jaw and Become Life-Threatening

A tooth infection can enter the bloodstream. In severe cases, it can trigger a dangerous body-wide inflammatory response.

What starts as “just tooth pain” can become a spreading bacterial infection.

When decay reaches the pulp, bacteria multiply inside the tooth and form a dental abscess — a pocket of pus at the root or surrounding gum. This often develops from deep cavities, trauma, or failed dental treatment.

Warning signs you should never ignore:
• Severe, throbbing pain
• Facial or jaw swelling
• Fever
• Pain when chewing
• Difficulty swallowing or breathing

If untreated, the infection can spread into nearby tissues. In serious cases, bacteria may enter the bloodstream and trigger a systemic inflammatory response that can lead to organ failure.

While this complication is uncommon, the risk increases when severe infections are delayed or ignored.

A dental infection is a bacterial infection.
It is not “just a bad tooth.”

Early treatment — drainage, root canal therapy, or extraction — can stop the spread and prevent dangerous complications.

▪️Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional dental advice.

03/02/2026

02/02/2026

Most people think brushing is enough.
It isn’t.

A toothbrush only cleans the front, back, and chewing surfaces of your teeth.
But 40% of each tooth surface sits between teeth, where bristles cannot reach.

That hidden space is where: • Cavities usually start
• Gum disease begins
• Chronic inflammation develops
• Bad breath bacteria thrive

Flossing isn’t an “extra step.”
It’s the only way to remove plaque and bacteria from between teeth, where the highest disease risk exists.

Even with perfect brushing, skipping flossing leaves nearly half your mouth uncleaned.

That’s why dentists don’t say brush or floss.
They say brush and floss — every day.

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Share it with someone who thinks brushing alone is enough. 🦷