Modern dental implants typically last 25 years or longer with proper care, and many last a lifetime. The titanium post that integrates with your jawbone rarely fails once osseointegration is complete. The crown attached to the implant usually needs replacement every 10 to 15 years due to normal wear. At Picasso Dental Clinic, where I've placed implants for patients from 65 nationalities since 2013, success rates exceed 95% at the ten year mark when patients maintain excellent oral hygiene and attend regular checkups.

Veneers and Invisalign solve completely different problems, so the right choice depends on what's actually wrong with your teeth. Invisalign moves your teeth into better positions and fixes bite issues, while veneers cover your existing teeth to change their appearance without moving them. If you have crooked or crowded teeth, Invisalign is typically the better option. If your teeth are already straight but have chips, gaps, stains, or size issues, veneers work better. At Picasso Dental Clinic, where I've completed over 2,000 smile makeovers since 2013, about 40% of patients actually need a combination of both treatments for optimal results.

Tooth neck wear, called cervical abrasion, happens when enamel at the gumline wears away, creating notches or grooves. The main causes are aggressive toothbrushing with hard bristled brushes, acidic foods and drinks that soften enamel, and teeth grinding that creates stress at the neck area. At Picasso Dental Clinic, I see this condition daily across our Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City locations. The good news is we can stop progression with proper technique and restore damaged areas with tooth colored fillings. Most patients I've treated since 2013 see improvement within months of changing their habits.

A tooth that's had root canal treatment becomes brittle and hollow because we remove the nerve and blood supply during the procedure. Without a crown, these teeth crack or fracture under normal chewing pressure, often splitting vertically in ways that can't be repaired. At Picasso Dental Clinic, where I've performed over 5,000 root canals since 2013, teeth without crowns fail within five years about 60% of the time, while crowned teeth last decades. The crown distributes biting forces evenly and holds the weakened tooth together. It's not optional, it's essential protection for your investment in saving the tooth.

Dental implants replace the tooth root and crown independently without affecting neighboring teeth, lasting 25 years or more and preserving jawbone. Bridges attach to adjacent teeth for support, requiring grinding down healthy teeth but avoiding surgery and costing less upfront. Implants suit patients with good bone density wanting permanent solutions. Bridges work when neighbors need crowns anyway or when surgery isn't possible. At Picasso Dental Clinic, where I've restored thousands of missing teeth since 2013 treating over 70,000 patients, I recommend implants when feasible for long-term value, but bridges remain excellent alternatives in appropriate situations.

Most patients feel significantly better within two to three days after root canal treatment, with mild soreness resolving completely within one week. You can resume normal activities immediately and eat normally once anesthesia wears off. The tooth and surrounding tissues take several weeks to heal completely at a cellular level, but this happens without symptoms. At Picasso Dental Clinic, where I've performed thousands of root canals since 2013 treating over 70,000 patients, I tell people to expect three days of manageable discomfort, one week until the area feels normal, and four to six weeks for complete internal healing

The most common side effects after root canal treatment are mild soreness, sensitivity when chewing, and slight swelling, all of which typically resolve within three to seven days. At Picasso Dental Clinic, where I've performed thousands of these procedures, I'd estimate that 70 to 80 percent of patients experience only minor discomfort manageable with over the counter pain medication. You can minimize side effects by taking prescribed medication on schedule, avoiding hard foods for several days, maintaining gentle oral hygiene, and following specific aftercare instructions. The key is prevention through proper technique during the procedure and diligent self care afterward. Serious side effects like severe pain, significant swelling, or persistent symptoms are rare and usually indicate complications needing prompt attention