Crownridge Dental & Orthodontics Blog

Do you need to strengthen your teeth? Are you worried about your overbite or other bite issues? If the answer is yes, look into orthodontics in San Antonio, TX. Pay a visit to Crownridge Dental and Orthodontics, where your local dentist, Dr. Christian Pham, can help you correct your smile.

Your trusty manual toothbrush has been with you from pre-school through high school—well, obviously not the same manual toothbrush, because that would be seriously unhygienic—but it’s the kind of toothbrush you’re used to and comfortable with.

We know how frustrating it can be to discover your child has one or more cavities when you come to visit Crown Ridge Dental. There are several ways to prevent baby teeth from forming cavities due to decay. Not to worry: If your child does develop a cavity on a baby tooth, the doctor can help take care of the problem.

Winter Is Coming.

Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some easy steps you can take to keep your teeth and gums healthy during this icy season.

All Hallows’ Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over the world. Some scholars claim that Halloween originated from Celtic festivals that honored the dead or that celebrated the harvest, while others doubt that there’s any connection at all to Samhain (a Gaelic harvest festival.) Regardless of its origin, our team at the dental office of the doctor hopes that Halloween is fun and enjoyed by all of our awesome patients!

Did you know that Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and oral cancer are linked? This information may prevent you or a loved one from suffering from oral cancer if a diagnosis is made early. the doctor and our team want you to understand how you can prevent the spread of oral cancer and protect yourself if you have HPV.

It’s understandable that kids would rather be playing outside or watching their favorite movie instead of doing a “boring” task like brushing their teeth. But there are ways to make brushing fun for your son or daughter, and encourage healthy oral hygiene habits early on! the doctor and our team have a few tricks that may help.

Find out how a palate expansion could improve airflow and childhood sleep apnea. 

If your child is dealing with behavioral issues you may be concerned that you could have ADHD, but you may not realize that their issues could be the result of a sleep breathing disorder such as children’s sleep apnea. Fortunately, our San Antonio, TX, dentist Dr. Christian Pham can detect these issues in your child and provide early treatment. Learn more at Crownridge Dental and Orthodontics.

How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? the doctor and our team at Crown Ridge Dental encourage you to warm up your mind this fall season with a few great books. Sure it may be easy to put off reading when balancing a hectic schedule, but reading is vital to brain development. Besides, reading is always a blast!

Are you looking to improve the appearance of your front teeth? Dental veneers are widely used to improve the appearance of front teeth and are a much more conservative option than a full dental crown. Veneers can be used to improve the appearance of staining, large gaps, large fillings, chipped teeth, or overall shape. Veneers are a thin covering over the front and biting end of the tooth used to restore the beauty of a smile. Over the years we have helped many patients who opted for veneers and now have the confidence to smile again.