Expert Advice

This is one of the most technically challenging procedures I perform at Picasso Dental Clinic, and I’m glad you’re asking about it. I’m Dr. Emily Nguyen, Principal Dentist, and after treating over 70,000 patients from 65 nationalities since 2013, I can explain exactly what calcified root canals are and the specialized techniques required to treat […]

Most patients experience no long-term side effects from properly performed root canal treatment. In my decade at Picasso Dental Clinic, I've tracked thousands of root canal cases, and the overwhelming majority remain successful without complications. The tooth functions normally, causes no pain, and lasts for years or decades. The most common long term issue is not a side effect but simple wear: the crown may need replacement every 10 to 15 years, just like a filling or any dental restoration. True complications like reinfection or tooth fracture occur in fewer than 5 to 10 percent of cases and are usually manageable with retreatment. Compared to extraction, which guarantees bone loss and bite changes, a successful root canal preserves your natural tooth with minimal long term consequences.

Modern root canal treatment is not painful during the procedure due to effective local anesthesia. Most patients report feeling pressure and vibration but no pain. The tooth requiring root canal treatment is typically already causing severe pain, and the procedure relieves that pain rather than causing it. At Picasso Dental Clinic, where I've performed thousands of root canals treating over 70,000 patients since 2013, patients consistently tell me the procedure was far less uncomfortable than they expected. Mild soreness for a few days afterward is normal and manageable with over-the-counter pain medication

The short answer is no. You should not smoke before wisdom tooth removal, ideally stopping at least 12-24 hours before surgery. In my decade at Picasso Dental Clinic, I've seen smoking immediately before extraction double the risk of dry socket and slow healing by 30-40%. Nicotine constricts blood vessels, reducing oxygen to tissues right when your body needs maximum blood flow for anesthesia delivery and clotting. Carbon monoxide from even one cigarette stays in your bloodstream for hours, competing with oxygen your surgical site desperately needs. We track outcomes across our Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City clinics, and patients who smoke within 24 hours before surgery have noticeably higher complication rates. The real risk isn't just during surgery. It's what happens in the critical first hours after.

For the first 24 hours, stick to cold, soft foods like yogurt, smoothies, and ice cream. Days two to seven, add room temperature options like mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, and well cooked pasta. After a week, you can usually return to normal foods if healing progresses well. At Picasso Dental Clinic, I tell patients the key is avoiding anything hot, crunchy, or requiring hard chewing for at least five days. We've treated over 70,000 patients since 2013, and those who follow this eating plan heal faster with fewer complications.

Wisdom Tooth Removal Bleeding Undergoing a wisdom tooth extraction is a significant dental procedure that requires careful postoperative care. One common concern among patients is wisdom tooth removal bleeding. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll take you through everything you need to know about managing bleeding after a wisdom tooth extraction. 1. Understanding Wisdom Tooth Removal […]

Wisdom tooth removal after age 50 is absolutely possible but carries different considerations than extraction in younger patients. Healing takes longer, bone density increases making teeth harder to remove, and medical conditions become more common that affect surgery and recovery. At Picasso Dental Clinic locations in Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City, I've successfully extracted wisdom teeth from patients in their 50s, 60s, and even 70s when problems develop. The key is having a legitimate reason for removal, like infection, decay, or cyst formation, rather than preventive extraction. Recovery typically extends to two weeks instead of one, but outcomes remain excellent when proper techniques and precautions are followed.