When you’re unhappy with the way your smile looks, you’ll do whatever it takes to keep your smile from being exposed. The process of covering up your smile starts with small changes. You grin, but don’t open your mouth to do so. You cover your teeth with your hand when you laugh out loud. Eventually, […]
Healthy gums and teeth are important to your child’s overall health. This is why your child’s doctor will talk with you about good dental habits even before your child’s first tooth appears. Once your child has a tooth, your doctor may recommend that your child receive fluoride varnish treatments in the pediatrician’s office to help […]
For busy people, teeth whitening can seem an off-putting process because of how long it is perceived to take. The length of the process is often the first consideration of someone who wants their teeth whitened. There is no ‘one size fits all’ response to this question. The length of the teeth whitening process is […]
As its name suggests, there are plenty of negative medical problems that can come with tooth decay. Between cavities, abscesses or even total tooth loss, the tooth decay process is caused by the presence of bacteria that live in dental plaque. Tooth decay occurs in several stages, spanning from initial demineralisation to painful dental abscesses. […]
What is an open bite? When most people say “open bite,” they’re referring to an anterior open bite. People who have an anterior open bite have front upper and lower teeth that slant outward so they don’t touch when the mouth is shut. If you have a posterior open bite, your back teeth don’t touch when […]
It’s important that you prepare, as best you can, for every possible situation while traveling. Dealing with a toothache abroad, however, can be a bit challenging. What exactly counts as a dental emergency? When do you need to call a dentist, and which office should you visit? Here’s what you need to do if you […]
Did you know all silver fillings (also called amalgam fillings) contain about 50% mercury? Did you also know mercury is a highly toxic element? In fact, there is no known safe level of mercury exposure. Silver fillings are incredibly commonplace and have been used to restore the teeth of more than 100 million Americans. Yet […]
We’ve all heard that mercury is poisonous — causes neurological damages, developmental defects, etc. Mercury thermometers have been phased out and replaced with non-mercury ones. But not so with dental amalgam (silver filling for cavities), which contains mercury, even though comparable alternatives are available. Some of us continue to have amalgam in our mouths, and […]
Dear beloved patients, I hope this letter finds you and your loved ones in good health. Thank you for all being patient and bearing with us during this incredibly challenging time in our profession. We are pleased to inform you that the practice in Ho Chi Minh City has reopened this week, at a NEW location: 25B […]
Dear customers, Please be informed that our office will be closed from Thursday, Jan 23rd to Wednesday , Jan 29th, 2020 for Lunar New Year Holiday. For emergency assistance , please call/WhatsApp +84 989 067 888 OPERATION WILL BE RESUMED BACK AS NORMAL FROM THURSDAY, JANUARY 30TH, 2020 Serenity would like to wish you and […]