Blog

2026-06-17 · 10 min

We have added to our practice a molecular analysis of the oral microbiome based on full metagenomics, developed by Eternal Company, a Chilean preventive-medicine company. Here is what it measures, how it works, and what changes in your dental plan when we understand the microbial ecosystem living in your mouth.

2026-09-08 · 7 min

A gum that pulls back exposes the root and does not return on its own. Here is what actually causes recession according to the evidence, what role your toothbrush plays, when it signals periodontitis, and the options for stopping it or covering the root.

2026-08-31 · 7 min

Fluoride remains the standard. But if you've decided against it, exactly one fluoride-free ingredient has serious clinical trials behind it: hydroxyapatite. What the studies show, what they don't yet, and how to read the label.

2026-08-24 · 8 min

A crown covers the entire tooth, which makes it the most invasive restoration we place. When it's justified, how the materials really compare, and which cases we finish in a single visit.

2026-08-17 · 8 min

There is no single number. How long veneers and a smile design last depends on the material, on your bite, and on how the case was planned before anything was prepared.

2026-08-02 · 7 min

You were diagnosed with sleep apnea and can't use CPAP. For selected cases, a mandibular advancement device is an option, always after a sleep study.

2026-07-30 · 9 min

You have spent years normalizing jaw pain and blaming it on stress. It may be a temporomandibular disorder, and it is treatable.

2026-07-22 · 8 min

Caught early, a cavity reverses without a drill; caught late, it takes out healthy tissue. What it is, how it advances, and how it's treated by stage.

2026-07-20 · 7 min

The twinge with cold or sweet almost always has a fix at home. Why it happens, which toothpaste helps and when that discomfort signals something more.

2026-07-15 · 9 min

An inlay repairs a damaged tooth while removing far less healthy structure than a crown. What it is, how it differs, and when we prefer each one.

2026-07-14 · 8 min

Fluoride is the best-documented preventive measure in dentistry. How it works on enamel, which toothpaste to choose, fluoride in children, and what's real in the fears about its toxicity.

2026-07-10 · 8 min

Bad breath has an explanation and almost always a solution. Dr. María Angélica Reyes explains where halitosis truly comes from and how to treat it at home and at the clinic.

2026-07-09 · 7 min

It is one of the most common dreams in the world, and it almost always shows up in stressful periods. What most people don't know is that it sometimes has a real connection to what happens in your mouth while you sleep.

2026-07-07 · 9 min

Before whitening, it helps to know what stains a tooth and why that decides what works. A look, based on the evidence, at what truly lightens and what only wears the enamel down.

2026-07-06 · 8 min

Gums that bleed when you brush are not normal or temporary: it's almost always gingivitis. Here is what it is, why it happens, and how to reverse it in time.

2026-06-30 · 8 min

GLP-1 receptor agonists (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro) are changing the conversation about metabolism and longevity. The question almost no one is asking: how do they affect your gums, alveolar bone and oral microbiome? Here is the consolidated evidence.

2026-06-24 · 7 min

Implants exceed 95% survival at 10 years, but they aren't risk-free. Let's talk honestly about how they fail and why rejection is a myth.

2026-06-23 · 7 min

The best implant is the one you do not need. Preserving the natural tooth is always the first option when viable. When to save and when to extract.

2026-06-22 · 9 min

Immediate loading allows a provisional restoration to be placed on the implant on the same day as surgery. Learn who qualifies, what to expect, and when this protocol is not recommended.

2026-06-19 · 7 min

Whitening that works doesn't lighten the enamel surface, it lightens what's inside the tooth. How we do it professionally in Santiago, and why it should be supervised.

2026-06-14 · 6 min

Mouthwash is a clinical tool, not an indefinite daily product. When it actually helps and when it's unnecessary.

2026-06-13 · 7 min

Fear of pain is the main reason many people delay getting implants. Here we explain what you actually feel during and after surgery, and why today's technology makes the procedure more manageable than you might imagine.

2026-06-12 · 7 min

Clenching or grinding your teeth, usually at night and without noticing. How to know if you have bruxism, why it happens, and what we do to stop the damage.

2026-06-12 · 9 min

The implant position is decided on a computer before any tissue is touched. How we plan and place implants with guided surgery in Santiago, and when it is indicated.

2026-06-10 · 7 min

Aligning the teeth before placing veneers usually allows thinner restorations and preserves more healthy enamel. When it makes sense to straighten first with orthodontics, and when you can go straight to veneers.

2026-06-09 · 7 min

Not every wisdom tooth needs to come out. One that is well positioned, healthy and cleanable can stay. When removal makes sense and when monitoring does.

2026-06-08 · 11 min

A dental cleaning is not a whitening, and done well it shouldn't hurt either. Here is what it includes, how long it takes, what to do so it doesn't hurt, what to eat after, and the difference between a simple and a deep cleaning.

2026-06-05 · 7 min

Tooth pain almost always means something needs attention and rarely resolves on its own. Here is what you can take, what to safely do at home and when it becomes an emergency.

2026-06-02 · 7 min

Veneers are thin layers bonded to the visible face of the tooth to correct shape, color, or position. Here's what they actually are, the difference between porcelain and composite, when they're indicated, and when the honest answer is that you don't need them.

2026-06-02 · 7 min

Whether a broken tooth can be saved comes down to one thing: where the fracture sits and how deep it runs. Here are the real options by severity and what to do the moment it breaks.

2026-06-02 · 7 min

Composite or porcelain is the real decision most patients face once they want veneers. Here's how the two compare in aesthetics, durability, and tooth preservation, and when I choose each one.

2026-05-27 · 8 min

IPR (Interproximal Reduction) is the technique of removing between 0.1 and 0.5 millimetres of enamel between teeth to gain space without extractions. What it is exactly, when it's indicated, what the evidence says about caries and sensitivity, and why the call is planned in ClinCheck.

2026-05-25 · 7 min

Almost every Invisalign case needs refinement at the end of the initial set. It isn't a treatment failure, it's part of how the system is designed. When refinements happen, what makes them necessary, and why the number of refinements per case says more about the practice than about the patient.

2026-05-19 · 7 min

Invisalign attachments are the small tooth-coloured composite bumps bonded to the teeth at the start of treatment. They're not aesthetic, they're biomechanical. What they do, why they're planned in ClinCheck before bonding, and why a case without attachments is usually under-treated.

2026-05-18 · 7 min

Invisalign treatment doesn't end when you take out the last aligner. The retention phase begins, and it's as important as the active phase. Which retainers I use, for how long, and what happens if you stop wearing them.

2026-05-15 · 9 min

When you start an Invisalign treatment, what you sign is a digital file called ClinCheck. That file is the real plan, and its quality defines the quality of the treatment. Here is how it is designed, who should do it, and what you should see before you sign.

2026-05-14 · 9 min

Diamond is one of the highest tiers of Invisalign's global certification program, but it is not the top. Here's what it means, what tiers exist above it, and why five years of continuity matters more than a single-year peak.

2026-05-13 · 7 min

Lozenges with Lactobacillus reuteri or Streptococcus salivarius work for specific indications. For others there is no evidence. How to tell the difference.

2026-05-12 · 8 min

Almost every adult patient asks me what fits better, Invisalign or braces. The brand is the last thing I look at; the diagnosis of the case comes first.

2026-05-11 · 7 min

Nighttime bruxism is not always stress. In many patients it is the jaw's response to a compromised airway. Why both must be evaluated together.

2026-05-08 · 7 min

Enamel demineralizes at pH below 5.5. Coca-Cola has pH 2.5, Red Bull 3.4. How to identify erosion and how to protect your teeth without giving up what you enjoy.

2026-05-06 · 7 min

Recurring headaches and jaw pain on waking can originate in the masticatory system. How we identify and treat it before adding more medication for pain that does not go away.

2026-05-04 · 7 min

How you breathe and how you stand have direct consequences on your teeth, gums, and TMJ. Why serious dentistry evaluates all three as one system.

2026-05-01 · 6 min

Losing teeth with age isn't inevitable. It's the result of how they were cared for, how they were restored, and how early we intervened.

2026-04-29 · 7 min

Obstructive sleep apnea has anatomical origins and serious systemic consequences. Why the dentist is often the first to suspect it, what a dentist can and cannot do, and where the mandibular advancement device fits.

2026-04-29 · 7 min

The mouth hosts the body's second most complex microbial ecosystem, after the gut. How it stays in balance, how that balance breaks, and what dentistry can.

2026-04-28 · 6 min

What you eat builds the chemical environment of your mouth. Why pH, frequency, and saliva matter more than calories for your teeth and gums.

2026-04-26 · 6 min

The link between stress and bruxism is real, but it does not work the way it is usually told. The difference between awake and sleep bruxism explains it.

2026-04-23 · 5 min

A smile design isn't a single treatment. It's a digital planning protocol. What it involves, who it's for, and how it works.

2026-04-18 · 6 min

Botulinum toxin has concrete clinical applications in dentistry: orofacial harmonization, gummy smile, and bruxism.

2026-04-13 · 6 min

Facial mesotherapy with Fillmed's NCTF: combines hyaluronic acid with 59 active ingredients to revitalize skin from within.

2026-04-10 · 6 min

The intraoral scanner replaces silicone impressions with a precise digital model in minutes. Here's how it works in digital dentistry.

2026-04-02 · 9 min

Post-surgical care, daily hygiene, and professional maintenance to keep your dental implants in perfect condition for decades.

2026-03-20 · 7 min

Intraoral scanner, CBCT, CAD/CAM, 3D printing and guided surgery: what each tool does, what you notice at each stage, and what does not change even when the technology is new.

2026-03-20 · 8 min

Everything you need to know about dental implants: who qualifies, the procedure, recovery, and the key advantages over other tooth replacement options.

2026-03-20 · 6 min

Veneers or whitening? Compare ideal candidates, expected results, and longevity to choose the best option for your smile.

2026-03-20 · 7 min

Oral health and systemic health are deeply connected. Discover how periodontal disease is linked to cardiovascular risk, diabetes, and pregnancy outcomes.