Saving your smile after a tooth extraction is vital to ensure your mouth has the proper chance to heal. Although tooth extractions many not seem like an intensive procedure, nonetheless, your gums still need time to heal to prevent infections and increases in recovery time. Listed below are a few tips to help keep the process moving smoothly: - The... read more »

Eating nutritious and healthy foods can prepare your smile for a successful summer season. With the right diet, you can lower your risk for tooth decay and gum disease, and even help to rebuild your tooth enamel. Listed below are important facts regarding healthy foods to consider: - Keeping your teeth clean after meals is essential because you cannot always... read more »

Flossing and brushing your teeth every day is a large factor in cavity prevention. Nevertheless, it can be difficult to reach every small part of those teeth especially the deep fissures of molars. Here at Kirkwood Dental, we want to provide the best service for you to protect your teeth from plaque buildup and tooth deterioration. Placed on the surface... read more »

You are probably aware that some people can actually be more likely to have to cope with many different health issues. You might know that your genetics can also affect your appearance. However, would you be surprised to hear genetics can also have a major impact on the health of your smile? Did you know that some people are much... read more »

Cosmetic dentistry is a branch of dentistry that can enhance your smile’s appearance and give you the self-confidence you’re looking for. One of the treatments available in this branch of dentistry is the placement of dental veneers. Dental veneers are thin shells that look exactly like perfect tooth enamel. They are placed over the front surfaces of your teeth to... read more »

Do you have missing teeth in your smile? If so, it not only affects the way you chew and talk, but it also inhibits your appearance. In addition, it can also cause orthodontic complications. This is why it’s important to replace your missing teeth as soon as possible. To help you know your tooth-replacement options, our Kirkwood Dental dental team... read more »

Did you know that leaving missing teeth alone without replacing them can actually be detrimental to your remaining teeth? Not only can the voids increase your risk for tooth decay and gum disease, but they can also cause your neighboring teeth to move and slip out of position. Dentures can put broken smiles back together again. Listed below are some... read more »

Struggles in your daily oral hygiene routine can leave bacterial-rich food material and plaque on your teeth. This significantly bolsters the natural bacteria living in your mouth to exploit the tooth enamel, forming tooth decay. With early detection, Dr. Vinh T. Pham can often treat a small cavity with a standard dental filling. This treatment involves using a drill to... read more »

The microscopic pores on the surfaces of your teeth can trap small staining particles from dark foods and beverages. This is even more likely to happen if you use tobacco products on an occasional or regular basis. If these surface stains are not removed in a timely manner, they can gradually start to penetrate deeper and deeper into your tooth... read more »

The new dental bridge installed in your mouth at Kirkwood Dental is designed to restore the presence and function of a missing tooth. While the bridge itself is not directly threatened by tooth decay, gum disease complications and other oral hygiene issues can threaten the integrity of the two abutments that anchor the bridge in your mouth. To help you... read more »