This is a question that embarrasses many patients but is incredibly important to understand at Picasso Dental Clinic. I’m Dr. Emily Nguyen, Principal Dentist, and after treating over 70,000 patients from 65 nationalities since 2013, I can explain exactly how periodontal disease creates the persistent bad breath that regular brushing and mouthwash cannot eliminate. Dr. […]

You cannot fully treat active periodontal disease at home because bacteria and calculus below the gumline require professional removal. However, meticulous home care is essential for supporting professional treatment and preventing recurrence. This includes brushing twice daily with soft bristles, flossing or using interdental brushes daily, rinsing with antimicrobial mouthwash, and possibly using a water flosser. At Picasso Dental Clinic, where I've treated thousands of gum disease cases since 2013 among over 70,000 patients, I emphasize that home care maintains the results we achieve through professional deep cleaning, but cannot replace it for active disease.

This is a question I answer frequently during gum disease treatment at Picasso Dental Clinic, and I appreciate that you’re taking oral hygiene seriously. I’m Dr. Emily Nguyen, Principal Dentist, and after treating over 70,000 patients from 65 nationalities since 2013, I can tell you exactly what to look for in toothpaste when managing periodontal […]

For severe toothache in Vietnam, visit any established dental clinic in major cities immediately; most accept walk-ins for emergencies and have English-speaking staff. Take over-the-counter pain medication, rinse with warm salt water, and avoid chewing on the affected side while finding care. Vietnam's dental infrastructure is excellent, with treatment costs 60 to 70 percent less than Western countries while maintaining quality. At Picasso Dental Clinic, we see emergency patients without appointments at all locations. Since 2013, we've treated thousands of dental emergencies among over 70,000 patients from 65 nationalities, providing same day relief and definitive treatment.

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 […]

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.