Cavities that go untreated will inevitably spread to compromise an increasing amount of the surrounding dental structure. In time the demineralized tooth enamel could give way, allowing bacterial tooth decay to have unfettered access to the dentin, pulp, and root of the tooth. In some of these cases, Dr. Vinh T. Pham can treat and restore the tooth by performing... 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 »

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 »

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 »

We all want the best when it comes to our teeth. That is why cosmetic dental treatments are popular today, giving people the best smiles possible. However, with so many procedures available it’s easy to get confused about the differences of each treatment. That is why our office is happy to tell you the differences between dental bonding and dental... read more »