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 »

The key to successful oral hygiene is a compilation of all parts of your treatments, daily habits, and the minimization of everyday risks. Within each branch of the oral health care tree, your habits can be broken down further and enhanced for a more powerful effect. Take dental floss for example. The types of floss that you use, the techniques... read more »

Your teeth get the incredible hardness to bite and chew hard foods, thanks to the strength of your tooth enamel. Unfortunately, there are some extreme situations when a blow to the face or other oral trauma can potentially crack, shatter or severely fracture a tooth. If the damage to the root and socket of the tooth is severe, your dentist,... read more »

Did you know that tooth decay affects 60-90% of teenagers and adults, according to the World Health Organization? In fact, tooth decay is the most common disease among children in the U.S., according to the Academy of General Dentistry. However, the good news is that tooth decay is preventable with diligent daily attention. Dr. Vinh T. Pham at Kirkwood Dental... read more »

Even though your teeth are tough, the tooth enamel is still not impervious to damage. While a blow to the face can cause a shallow crack in a tooth, damage could also occur from something as simple as grinding your teeth or chewing on ice. Even if the crack doesn’t threaten the internal structures of the tooth, it could still... read more »

Losing teeth is a lot easier than you might think. Any sort of trauma to your face – when playing contact sports, for example – puts you at risk for losing teeth. Teeth that suddenly pop out need immediate attention and care. That’s why we’ve put together these two pieces of incredibly important tips to help you know exactly what... read more »

You may know that you should brush your teeth if you’re interested in protecting the health of your teeth, but did you know that brushing and flossing could also help your overall health? If you don’t care for the health of your teeth, plaque and bacteria may enter your bloodstream and cause long-term damage. Even major organs such as your... read more »