Teeth darken after root canals because of blood breakdown products, residual pulp tissue, or certain filling materials entering the tooth structure. Treatment options include internal bleaching, where I place whitening gel inside the tooth for one to two weeks, external bleaching if discoloration is mild, or covering the tooth with a veneer or crown for severe cases. At Picasso Dental Clinic, where I've restored thousands of root canal teeth since 2013 treating over 70,000 patients, internal bleaching succeeds in roughly 80 percent of cases when the discoloration is recent and moderate.

Vietnam has excellent emergency dental care, particularly in major cities like Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang. Most quality dental clinics see emergency walk-ins during business hours, and many have after-hours contact numbers. English-speaking dentists are common in tourist areas. At Picasso Dental Clinic, we've treated thousands of dental emergencies since 2013, serving over 70,000 patients from 65 nationalities. We see emergency patients without appointments at all our locations. Treatment costs are reasonable, typically 60 to 70 percent less than Western countries, and quality matches international standards at reputable clinics.

The most persistent myths about dental work in Vietnam include beliefs that quality is substandard, materials are inferior, clinics lack modern technology, language barriers prevent proper communication, infection control is questionable, and you'll have no recourse if problems arise. In reality, established clinics like Picasso Dental Clinic use the same premium materials, advanced technology, and sterilization protocols as Western clinics while offering 60 to 75 percent cost savings. Over my decade serving international patients, I've learned these myths often come from people with no direct experience and ignore that Vietnam's top dental clinics specifically cater to discerning international patients who expect world class standards.​

Yes, veneers can absolutely be placed on lower teeth, and I do it regularly at Picasso Dental Clinic. Lower veneers work the same way as upper veneers, bonding thin porcelain shells to the front surface of your teeth. The main difference is that lower teeth show less when you smile, so fewer patients request them. In my decade treating over 70,000 patients from 65 nationalities across our Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City locations, I've found that lower veneers are most often needed when patients want a complete smile transformation or have specific issues with their lower front teeth.​

Most patients need between four and eight veneers on their upper front teeth to create a natural, balanced smile. The exact number depends on how wide your smile is and which teeth show when you talk and laugh. At Picasso Dental Clinic, where I've designed smiles for over 70,000 patients since 2013, I've learned that symmetry matters more than quantity. Some patients need just two veneers to fix specific problem teeth, while others want 10 to 16 for a complete transformation. The answer is personal to your smile and goals.

It depends on how many teeth you’re covering with veneers. If you’re only veneering your front teeth, I typically recommend whitening your natural teeth first so I can match the veneers to your brightened smile. If you’re doing a full smile makeover with veneers on most visible teeth, whitening beforehand isn’t necessary since we’ll choose your desired shade for all the veneers. In my 10 years at Picasso Dental Clinic treating patients from 65 countries, I’ve learned that proper planning prevents the common mistake of veneers that don’t match the rest of your smile.

Porcelain veneers can address a wide range of cosmetic dental concerns in one treatment. At Picasso Dental Clinic, where I’ve treated over 70,000 patients since 2013, we most commonly use veneers to correct discolored teeth that don’t respond to whitening, chipped or worn enamel, gaps between teeth, misaligned or uneven teeth, and teeth that appear too small or irregularly shaped. They’re remarkably versatile, which is why they’ve become one of our most requested treatments across our Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City locations.