D. Young Pham, DDS

A little-known fact is that stress can impact your oral health. WebMD notes that there is a wide range of things that can stress us out, from divorce or loss of a job to death of a family member or working too hard: https://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/what-is-stress#1 Symptoms often include headaches, digestive problems, difficulty sleeping, anxiety, depression, and […]

The Most Advanced Dental Procedures And Technologies The dentists at the Center for Beautiful Smiles in Chula Vista, Calif., are highly trained in the procedures, materials, and technology to enable them to give you with the perfect smile and excellent oral health. But they don’t simply continue with what they learned during four years of

Sometimes it’s tempting to ignore a missing tooth, especially those back molars that aren’t in plain sight. However, there are health concerns related to missing teeth and it’s important you replace them as soon as possible. Let’s explore why: Better Bite Teeth actually exert pressure on neighboring teeth, which helps keep them strong and stable.

Do you enjoy having a glass of wine with your dinner every now and then? Well, it turns out your supposed vice might actually endear several health benefits as well.  You’re probably already aware of the fact that wine helps in preventing breakouts, reduces risk of liver disease, dwindles cancer risks, lowers your cholesterol, regulates

There is a common misconception that your oral health is limited to your gums and teeth – that’s simply not the case. Your oral health has quite an influence on the overall health of your body.  How? The answer lies in plaque. If you do not take care of your oral health by ignoring brushing

Teeth sensitivity is a common problem. One of the main ‘side effects’ is the constant or recurring discomfort that presents in many forms. Tooth sensitivity is caused when the outer layers-enamel over the crown or cementum over the root have worn away. This exposes the tooth’s dentin that consists of tiny tubes with sensitive nerve

One of the leading causes of death in adults across the world is heart disease, and 30% of adult deaths globally are as a result of various disease-driven infections. Some of the causes of the disease are well known, but it’s shocking to learn that other causes that are generally unknown to most people can

One of the most prevalent issues with anyone that uses dentures is that they will over time become loose. Beyond just the physical annoyance of having a loose denture is the negative effects, it can have on your quality of life. For example, a loose denture can impede speech and make it difficult to eat.

  While dental crowns have an average lifespan of about ten to fifteen years, each crown is different and may need to be evaluated for replacement or repair earlier than this. A dentist will be able to examine your mouth and the crown in question in order to determine whether it should be replaced earlier

  Too much stress can cause serious health issues throughout the body including heart disease, gastrointestinal problems, obesity and in this case, it can affect your oral health. Here Are Some Examples  Of  Stress Related Oral Health Conditions 1. Burning Mouth Burning mouth syndrome is a dry, hot and burning feeling in your mouth.  Many