Chris Pham

Do you wonder if you should spend the money on straightening your teeth, while there are many other priorities in your life? Isn’t it just cosmetic? Dr. Pham, your Chula Vista and Bonita adult braces dentist, explains briefly why you absolutely SHOULD get adult braces. Aside from liking your smile better, investing in adult braces is […]

Missing teeth should always be replaced to avoid shifting and compensation of the surrounding teeth. What are the ways you can replace missing teeth? Implants, bridges and dentures are all viable choices. Dr. Pham at the Center for Beautiful Smiles is your Chula Vista implant dentist and gives you a brief overview of these replacement

Did you know that we are right in the middle of National Dental Hygiene Month? Well we are! Keeping your mouth healthy is VERY important, since it is crucial to overall health. The purpose of NDHM is to bring awareness in a formal way to our oral health. The American Dental Hygienists’ Association is teaming

Bruxism is the official term for the condition where someone grinds their teeth or clenches their jaw, usually while they are sleeping. Most people who have bruxism are unaware of it until their sleeping partner or parent notices and points it out. Bruxism can cause headaches, jaw soreness and earaches, among other things, and can

Interest is higher than ever to understand how the Affordable Care Act, or “Obamacare”, will affect health care in America. At the Center for Beautiful Smiles we thought we would post briefly on how dental care will work in the new insurance Marketplace exchanges and give you some web links to further your knowledge. Under the

Who really needs cosmetic dentistry? After all, it’s cosmetic, right? That means it’s for cosmetic purposes, not because you medically need it. True, cosmetic dentistry — teeth whitening, teeth straightening, and gum shaping aren’t usually health issues, but how you feel about your teeth and your smile actually do have an important effect on your

Is affordability the factor holding you back from getting the adult braces you desire? If you are assuming they would be too expensive and haven’t really looked into it, you might be surprised at how, with planning, adult braces can be within your reach. Dr. Pham, your Chula Vista dentist at the Center for Beautiful

If you have ever had a bad toothache you KNOW how terrible it can be, how you can’t even think straight. Funnily enough, the memory of a toothache can sometimes keep people from going to the dentist for routine check-ups. They are afraid the dentist will find something that might end up causing them pain.

How can you help your toddler grow up with beautiful teeth? There are some basic things you can do. Dr. Pham, your dentist in Chula Vista, explains. Habit honing The strongest habits are the ones that just seem to be naturally a part of your life. Babies and toddlers are so attentive to what their

Tetracycline stained teeth are caused by taking the antibiotic, tetracycline or a tetracycline-derivative, during teeth-forming years, or by a mother taking tetracycline while she is pregnant (which affects the baby’s undeveloped teeth). Tetracycline is now known to cause major discoloration of teeth, cartilage and bones. Discoloration is often gray but can range from yellow to