Did you know, persistent bad breath could be a warning sign something is wrong with your smile? Yes, it’s true! Halitosis, also known as bad breath, is a condition that is hard to handle and can be embarrassing in your everyday life. That is why, our dentist, Dr. Vinh T. Pham with Kirkwood Dental in Campbell, California, is here to... read more »

Multiple cases of untreated tooth decay and severe dental trauma can potentially lead to loss of several teeth in one area of your mouth. This can certainly hamper your ability to efficiently process food when eating. Depending on the location of the affected area it could also alter the appearance of your smile and hinder the clarity of your speech.... read more »

Are you interested in getting your smile ready for a vacation? If so, our dentist, Dr. Vinh T. Pham, is happy to help you! The more you get your smile ready, the less chance you’ll run into any dental problems. You don’t want to experience dental problems when you’re supposed to be enjoying yourself, right? To help you get your... read more »

Do you have questions about dental veneers? If so, our dentist, Dr. Vinh T. Pham, is more than happy to give you the answers you’re looking for. The more you know about dental veneers, the more you know it’s the right treatment for you and your smile. To give you what you’re looking for, our dentist is happy to give... read more »

Do you have a cracked tooth? If so, our dentist, Dr. Vinh T. Pham, would like to help you. It’s important to get it treated right away so the crack doesn’t get bigger and compromise the entire health of the tooth. Fortunately, there are many treatments available that can help you treat your cracked tooth. Those treatments are: -Dental bonding:... read more »

While it’s true that baby teeth are small, they’re just as susceptible to tooth decay as adult teeth. When children’s teeth get infected, the condition is referred to as baby bottle tooth decay, and it can leave children with damaged teeth and harmed gums and bones. To help you shield your little one from baby bottle tooth decay, there are... read more »

Is your smile suffering because of an infected or damaged tooth? Whether because of an oral injury to the tooth, a deep cavity, a crack in the tooth or having several dental treatments done on a tooth, damage to the tooth roots can occur, requiring the help of a root canal to save the tooth. Saving the tooth via a root... read more »

As much as we’d like to avoid them, dental emergencies happen from time to time. Dr. Vinh T. Pham and our team stress the importance of acting quickly to lessen the damage. Of course, it is always important to visit our dentist (or a medical doctor) as soon as possible if there is a dental emergency. We are happy to... read more »

Practicing a consistent daily oral hygiene routine with your child can certainly help encourage them to maintain those practices into their adult life. At the same time, the American Dental Association notes that you can start brushing and flossing your child’s teeth as soon as they develop. Encouraging a child to brush their teeth is usually easy. Giving them a... read more »

Dental stains often start out relatively minor. They tend to affect the surface of your teeth when you consume dark beverages or occasionally use tobacco. If the dental stains are not removed in a reasonable span of time they can start to saturate the microscopic pores in your tooth enamel. This can cause your smile to develop increasing shades of... read more »