D. Young Pham, DDS

Cupid’s arrow has been cast and it’s either hit its mark or fallen short. That’s okay. Whatever your grand gesture was for Valentine’s Day, just know that the world will continue to spin, whether you knocked it out of the park or struck out. A lot of people were thinking the same thing this Valentine’s […]

Introducing the 6-month smile correction that beats braces by over half the time. Traditional braces are just that… traditional. They’re cumbersome, life-altering, and they can really get in the way of your social life. Braces That Use Shape Memory Is that you stowing away to the bathroom to water pick? Do you have to go

Many of us equate tooth extractions with old age, maybe as a precursor to needing dentures. But the Royal College of Surgeons asserts that tooth extractions are the number one procedures in dental offices for children ages 5-9. The shame of tooth extractions is that they’re so preventable. 90% of tooth decay is treatable and

Charcoal toothbrushes have been known to be used in certain South-East Asian countries for many years. Here in the states, however, style magazines are only now starting to plug toothbrush bristles made from charcoal. But Why Charcoal? Manufacturers claim that the material is more effective in cleaning than regular bristles. These brushes are used and

At the Center for Beautiful Smiles, we are proud to participate and serve in the community. You can find us every other Tuesday at the Otay Ranch Farmer’s Market. Please stop by and say hello to your Chula Vista dentist when you get the chance!  

Center for Beautiful Smiles recommends routine cleanings for your teeth every six months or so. Professional cleaning generally involves: Scaling teeth Scaling the gumline Removal of plaque and tartar Polishing to remove stains Smoothing of the tooth’s surface All of this is done with the primary objective of keeping your teeth and gums healthy. If

At the Center for Beautiful Smiles, we are aware that it has become increasingly harder to avoid sugar. Food companies put the sweet, addictive substance in almost everything because it tastes good. Unfortunately, this does not bode well for the people who consume it. Once the body takes in sugar, it converts into acid which

If you’re unhappy with the appearance of your smile, you’re not alone. The Oral Health Foundation estimates based on collected data that nearly half the population (48%) are unhappy with their teeth. Most people are unhappy with their teeth for cosmetic reasons, with discoloured teeth as primary reason for discontent in about 64% of the

At the Center for Beautiful Smiles, we celebrate the moment your child loses their first tooth. It is a great milestone for growing children and having the correct information is crucial in this stage of your kid’s development. Losing a tooth is an opportune moment to reinforce healthy dental practices and possibly introduce new ones

At Duke Sleep Wellness, there are many methods to deal with sleep apnea: Oral Appliance Therapy, Myofunctional Therapy, and CPAP Machines. All of which involve the medical knowledge of a doctor, but what can a patient do to assist in the treatment? One attribution to sleep apnea can be a patient’s weight and doctor’s often