Each of your front teeth has a specific shape intended to help you efficiently bite off pieces of food. They also have an aesthetic impact when you smile and speak certain syllables. When a cavity starts to develop on one of these teeth it is cosmetically unsightly as well as sensitive. If you are having a problem with one of... read more »

What is a dental filling? A dental filling is a restoration that may be used by Dr. Vinh T. Pham when a tooth has decay. The filling can restore the tooth back to its normal function and shape after the decay is removed. Do I need a dental filling? When you visit Kirkwood Dental for a routine dental checkup, our... 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 »

If you think you might have a cavity, there are a few ways to fix them. How do you decide what kind of filling to use? Since you and your filling will be spending lots of time together you will want to choose a restoration to make your budget and your teeth happy. At Kirkwood Dental, we want to help bring your... read more »