Chris Pham

How many of you parents struggle with getting your kids to brush their teeth properly? A lot, no doubt! Tooth brushing trauma seems to be a rite of passage for both kids and parents. Kids have as many sneaky ways of avoiding the brush as adults have tricks to get them brushing. As your Chula

If there is ONE new year’s resolution you should fulfill this year, it’s flossing regularly. Using dental floss to dislodge small pieces of food and plaque around your teeth is key to keeping dental decay at bay. Dr. Pham, your Chula Vista dentist, and our team here at the Center for Beautiful Smiles want to

The holiday gift-giving season is in full swing and the Center for Beautiful Smiles and Dr. Pham, your Bonita cosmetic dentist, have put together a few ideas for gifts and stocking stuffers that really say “teeth!” in a novel way. 1.     Bogobrush, buy-one-give-one. A biodegradable designer toothbrush. In addition to its sleek bamboo-handle, Bogobrush will

Are you afraid of pain at the dentist? Is your fear keeping you from having a procedure you need? Today’s techniques make any procedure tolerable and usually quite comfortable. Sedation dentistry keeps you in a sleepy but responsive state, feeling no pain and perceiving time in a way that makes a long procedure seem like

The eco-system of bacteria that live in your mouth is fascinating. Even thousands of years ago, way before microscopes were invented and we could actually see the tiny living organisms that inhabit our mouths, Chinese doctors were inspecting their patients’ tongues for evidence of various illnesses or conditions. Today, with modern scientific tools and procedures,

Are you worried about yellowing teeth? Dr. Pham, your Chula Vista cosmetic dentist answers a few frequently asked questions about yellow teeth. What causes yellow teeth? Yellow teeth, and discolored teeth in general, are commonly caused by a few different things, including plaque from not brushing your teeth well or often enough, smoking or chewing

The end of the year is full of occasions to celebrate, including many holiday parties with family, friends and co-workers. Naturally, sweets and other treats are the “stars” of the season. Indulging or “bending” your diet is almost de rigueur but keeping your teeth in shape isn’t something you should bend the rules on, even

Have you ever looked at someone’s smile and thought their teeth looked fake? That’s because cosmetic dentistry can sometimes focus too much on the teeth themselves, and not on the teeth and the whole person. Your smile is more than just your teeth – it’s your personality, your other facial features, your whole person. Dr.

At the Center for Beautiful Smiles we see a lot of children and their families for family dental care. We thought it would be interesting and helpful to answer some of the (very good) questions that children ask about dental health and their teeth. One of the most common questions we get asked is: What

How do you choose a dentist? Chula Vista and Bonita dentist, Dr. D. Young Pham, gives you some guidelines and considerations about choosing your dentist. Personal impression: how you feel at the dentist’s is important. If you feel safe and welcome at the dentist’s, the care you receive will go more smoothly. Reputation: your dentist’s