Expert Advice

Proper preparation makes a significant difference in your whitening results and comfort level. I’m Dr. Emily Nguyen from Picasso Dental Clinic, and after whitening thousands of smiles at our Ho Chi Minh City location, I’ve learned that patients who prepare properly achieve better results with less sensitivity. Dr. Emily Nguyen’s Direct Answer “To prepare for […]

I appreciate you asking about our specific process here in Hanoi. I’m Dr. Emily Nguyen, and I personally oversee whitening treatments at our Hanoi location. Let me walk you through exactly what happens from the moment you arrive until you leave with a brighter smile. Your Initial Consultation and Assessment When you visit our Hanoi […]

Yes, wisdom tooth extraction is generally safer, easier, and involves faster recovery when performed in younger patients, typically between ages 16 and 25. During these years, wisdom tooth roots haven't fully formed, bone surrounding the teeth is less dense, and healing capacity is at its peak. At Picasso Dental Clinic locations in Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City, I've observed that patients in their late teens and early twenties typically experience shorter procedures, less post-operative discomfort, and quicker healing compared to patients over 30 or 40. Root development completes around age 25, after which roots become longer, more curved, and more firmly anchored in denser bone, making extraction more complex with higher complication risks and longer recovery periods.

Yes, children can and do get root canals, though the procedure differs from adult root canals depending on whether it's a baby tooth or permanent tooth. For baby teeth, we perform pulpotomies or pulpectomies that remove infected nerve tissue and preserve the tooth until it naturally falls out. For permanent teeth in children and teenagers, we perform full root canals similar to adults but with special considerations for incomplete root development. At Picasso Dental Clinic locations in Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City, I treat children's dental infections regularly, and saving these teeth through root canal treatment prevents pain, preserves proper spacing for adult teeth, and maintains normal jaw development and function far better than extracting infected teeth prematurely.

Delaying a root canal when your dentist says you need one is extremely risky and almost always makes your situation worse, not better. The infection or inflammation requiring the root canal won't resolve on its own and typically progresses to more severe infection, abscess formation, bone loss, or tooth loss requiring extraction. At Picasso Dental Clinic locations in Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City, I've treated countless patients who delayed root canals and ended up with far more painful, expensive, and complicated problems than if they'd proceeded with treatment promptly. While I understand financial concerns, fear, or hoping the problem will go away, the reality is that delay transforms a treatable tooth into an emergency situation or lost tooth requiring extraction and expensive replacement with an implant or bridge.

Yes, dental implants can absolutely support bridges, and this combination is often the ideal solution for replacing multiple adjacent missing teeth. Instead of placing one implant for each missing tooth, we can place two or more implants that support a bridge spanning the gap between them. At Picasso Dental Clinic locations in Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City, I frequently use implant-supported bridges to replace three, four, or even more consecutive missing teeth. This approach costs less than individual implants for each tooth, requires fewer surgical sites, and delivers the same stability and function as multiple separate implants. The implants fuse to your jawbone, providing rock-solid anchors for the bridge, which means no slipping, no adhesives, and the ability to eat and speak normally with complete confidence

Picasso Dental Clinic ranks among Ho Chi Minh City's top English speaking dentists because we've built our practice specifically to serve international patients and Vietnamese professionals who expect Western-standard communication and care. Our entire team speaks fluent English, allowing clear discussions about complex dental issues without language barriers or translation confusion. Since 2013, we've treated thousands of patients from Australia, the US, Europe, and across Asia who chose us specifically for our communication abilities combined with international-quality dentistry at Vietnamese prices. What sets us apart isn't just speaking English, it's understanding the cultural expectations, treatment standards, and communication styles that English speaking patients expect. Our Ho Chi Minh City location delivers the same thorough explanations, transparent pricing, and patient-centered care you'd receive in Sydney or San Francisco, but at costs 50 to 70 percent lower.