We are here with your smile in mind, to make it last for the rest of your life, to have it glow with radiant health. A healthy smile, after all, is a sign of total well-being, physically, emotionally, and psychologically. A bright, balanced smile tells others you are confident, have high self-esteem, and are ready to face the world with poise and assertion. We are experts in designing smiles, and have all the expertise and capability available to help you. Read on to find out more about our patient services.
Preventive Dentistry
Missing Teeth
Crowns & Bridges
Partials & Dentures
Cosmetic Dentistry
Smile Makeovers
Composite Dentistry
Zoom Whitening
Porcelain Veneers
Tooth-Colored Fillings
Orthodontics
Endodontics
Periodontics
TMJ
For your continued health and convenience, we have an individualized prevention recall program. Early detection is the key to avoiding costly and painful dental treatment. Prevention begins with the control of plaque and calculus, the main cause of decay and periodontal disease. In fact, the major cause of tooth loss in adults is periodontal disease, which is known as the silent killer of teeth because most patients feel no symptoms until it's too late. About 75 percent of Americans have some form of periodontal disease. With regular dental visits, we can treat gum disease at an early stage, before it gets out of hand.
A complete set of teeth improves your confidence and self-esteem, but it also increases the longevity of your natural teeth by removing stress placed on them. Dr. Nghi Trinh-Pham has several procedures to help replace missing teeth, including bridges and natural looking partial or full dentures. It is not necessary to live with missing teeth any longer.
All porcelain crowns maintain a translucency that makes them hard to distinguish from natural teeth. Without the metal, the problem of a dark line at the edge of the gums is eliminated. The new technological breakthrough in the cements and stronger porcelain materials make it possible to create longer lasting crowns. Fixed bridges replace missing teeth. They are most commonly porcelain and metallic framed for strength. According to Dr. Nghi Trinh-Pham, bridges not only prevent loss of chewing function, but also prevent shifting of teeth which can lead to bite and jaw joint problems.
Dentures can help take the place of missing natural teeth. Dentures allow patients to chew and speak more easily while improving their appearance and often boosting self-confidence. Full dentures are used when all of a patient's teeth need to be replaced. Partial dentures, or bridges, are used when only a few teeth are missing. In either case, dentures can help you look and feel your best.
With cosmetic dentistry, we can make your smile light up a room when you enter. Through different procedures, we'll create that beautiful smile you've been dreaming of. With whitening, veneers, crowns and bridges, we can change an average smile into a brilliant one that warms a room.
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry states9 out of 10, or 92.5 %, of Americans agree that an attractive smile is an important social asset.
Many adults want to change their smiles. Some want to correct problems they have had since childhood (discolored, gapped, or crooked teeth). Others want to fix conditions they've developed over time (cracked or worn-down teeth) to help create a more youthful smile.
If your teeth are dark or worn and make you look older, if gaps or chips make you feel self-conscious, or if crooked or discolored teeth stop you from smiling fully, a Smile Makeover can help. Although every patient's smile is unique, some new smiles are completed in a single visit. A Smile Makeover can redesign the shape of your gums and teeth, and change the overall look of your smile. It's not just about beautifying your smile, although that is of extreme importance. It's also about adjusting your bite so that it is healthy and strong.
In composite dentistry we apply tooth-colored material to the surface of the tooth, layer by layer in a way an artist applies paint to a canvas. Bonding covers discolorations, repairs chips, breaks and cracks and fills in gaps. A composite restoration may be used when only a small amount of tooth structure needs replacement.
Composite dentistry is one of the most conservative, versatile and affordable ways to esthetically restore a multitude of cosmetic problems. It can be used to replace unattractive metal fillings, repair fractured teeth, or change the color of stained teeth. Cosmetic contouring is a reshaping procedure that can repair fractured or worn teeth due to accidents or habitual grinding. Contouring can also be used for isolated stains, and to fix irregular teeth.
The ZOOM! In-Office Whitening System is a revolutionary tooth whitening procedure. It's safe, effective and fast, very fast. In just over an hour, your teeth will be dramatically whiter. Zoom! Whitening is ideal for anyone looking for immediate results. The convenience of Zoom! in comparison to days of wearing trays and gradual whitening makes it the perfect choice for the busy individual.
The procedure is simple and painless. It begins with a short preparation to isolate your lips and gums. We then apply the proprietary Zoom! Whitening Gel, which is activated by a specially designed light. Teeth typically become at least six to ten shades whiter, sometimes more. A five-minute fluoride treatment completes the procedures. You'll be amazed with the results. In most cases, teeth get even whiter the first few days after the procedure.
Tooth veneers, thin porcelain layers placed on the front of your teeth, can be placed on one or more teeth. Most patients choose to have tooth veneers on their front teeth, the teeth that others notice the most when you smile.
Tooth-colored restorations are superior to the older silver fillings in many ways. They can restore teeth to their original look and function and help maintain their strength. In fact, white fillings are the state-of-the-art alternative to rebuilding teeth. Dr. Nghi Trinh-Pham creates natural-looking, high-quality dental restorations that may prevent the need for more extensive treatment later.
Although Dr. Trinh-Pham is a general dentist, she has completed orthodontic programs and thus is able to provide limited orthodontic treatment for adolescents and children.
An orthodontic problem is called a malocclusion, meaning "bad bite." Some examples of causes of malocclusion are crowded teeth, extra teeth, missing teeth or jaws that are out of alignment. Most malocclusions are inherited, although some can be acquired. Acquired malocclusions can be caused by accidents, early or late loss of baby teeth, or sucking of the thumb or fingers for a prolonged period of time.
We perform root canals to prevent tooth extraction when the inner soft tissue of a tooth becomes damaged, infected, or inflamed. Once we remove the damaged tissue, we carefully fill the canal, seal it and crown it to protect the tooth and restore its functionality. Signs you may need endodontic treatment include pain, prolonged sensitivity to heat or cold, tenderness to touch and chewing, and discoloration of the tooth.
Periodontal diseases are classified according to severity – the two types being gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis is milder and reversible, and only affects the gums, which are usually red, tender, and bleed easily. Periodontitis is much more serious and destructive. It leads to receding gums, bone-loss, infection, and loose teeth. It is now widely known that people with periodontal diseases are at increased risk of developing heart disease, respiratory disease, and of having low birth-weight newborns. Periodontal disease has also been linked to diabetes and vice versa.
Treatment methods depend upon how far the condition has progressed. The first step is usually a thorough cleaning that includes scaling to remove plaque and tartar deposits. The tooth roots also may be “planed” to smooth the root surface to allow the gums to heal by reattaching to the tooth. This is known as “periodontal scaling and root planing” and is a common non-surgical treatment for periodontitis. Dr Trinh-Pham may also recommend or prescribe special mouth rinses and antibiotics to help maintain good periodontal health.
You don’t have to lose your teeth to periodontal disease. Brush, clean between your teeth (by flossing), eat a balanced diet, and schedule regular preventive care visits for a lifetime of healthy smiles. Regardless of your oral health status, we are committed to making each preventive care visit as pleasant and comfortable as possible.
Do you have headaches, neck aches, clicking jaws, limited opening, or ringing in the ears? It may be TMJ Syndrome. Some 60 million Americans have TMJ. Simply put, TMJ is the syndrome that happens when the muscles in the jaw and/or the disk in the temporomandibular joint are out of alignment or misaligned, causing problems when chewing. In simple terms, the ligaments, muscles, bones and joints do not line up, causing pain.
Symptoms of TMJ
- clicking, popping or grating sound when opening or closing the mouth
- headaches and/or dizziness
- tenderness in jaw muscles
- earache
- jaws that sometimes lock open when yawning or if mouth is held open
- spasm or cramps in the jaw area
Dr. Trinh-Pham may be able to help you alleviate your TMJ symptoms.
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