Tooth loss is a touchy subject, but it’s far more common than you may think, even in developed countries. Genetics, diet, medications, and certain conditions can increase your chance of experiencing tooth loss. For example, if you have diabetes, you have a higher risk for gums disease and tooth loss...
Dental emergencies are common, but not all dental issues require immediate care. How do you know the difference? A true dental emergency is any condition that threatens the life of the tooth or teeth, such as tooth trauma (fallen out tooth) or severe infection (toothache). At Le Dentistry & Associates...
The caring team at Le Dentistry, led by Dr. Phuong Le and Dr. Uyen Hoang, wants you to put your best foot forward this new year and flash a mouthful of healthy teeth for all to see. We have advice that may surprise you about taking the best care of your mouth during the...
You probably haven’t ever given much thought to the joint that attaches your lower jaw to your skull. It’s called your temporomandibular joint, which is usually referred to as the TMJ. You have one on each side of your face. At Le Dentistry, Dr. Phuong Le and Dr. Uyen Hoang are experts in treating TMJ syndrome....
Most people crave a brilliant white smile of perfectly formed teeth, but few of us are blessed with either, especially as we age. Everything from dark-colored drinks to thinning enamel can cause teeth to appear stained or yellowed. Fortunately, you don’t have to live with dingy teeth; you have options....
Did you know that when you chew, your molars sustain the equivalent of 150 pounds of pressure? When you grind your teeth at night, called nocturnal or sleep bruxism, the pressure increases to 250 pounds. Sustaining this pressure night after night leads to health problems that may seem like a...
Wisdom teeth are the last permanent teeth to appear in your child’s mouth, and they’re often removed by dentists early. Dental practitioners recommend the removal of wisdom teeth in some cases because these teeth can grow crookedly and damage other teeth, making it harder to maintain proper oral hygiene. However, wisdom teeth...
Knocking out a tooth can feel like the end of the world, especially when it’s a permanent tooth. But you can save your tooth if you act quickly. At Le Dentistry & Associates in Norcross, Georgia, Phuong Le, DMD, Uyen Hoang, DMD, and our skilled team of providers consider a knocked-out tooth a dental emergency. But, before...
With all the sugar in a typical child’s diet, it’s no wonder that cavities are on the rise. Not only is sugar dangerous to your kid’s health, but it wreaks havoc on their teeth as well. When sugar is left to sit on the tooth enamel, it turns into a...
While dental professionals emphasize that biannual cleanings can help prevent most dental diseases, about 100 million Americans fail to visit their dentist every year. If you’re among this number, you may be losing more than you are gaining. Routine dental cleanings typically involve less time and cost than complex treatments for...
Many men and women have trouble with their wisdom teeth. If you’re one of them, the idea of having them removed may send a shudder up your spine. Why do they need to be removed? How are they taken out? What is the recovery process like? Phuong Le, DMD at...
Your teeth are covered by a sticky coating of bacteria called plaque. When you eat, the bacteria turn the sugars and starches into acid. If the acid stays on your teeth long enough, it can break down the enamel of your teeth and eventually cause holes, or cavities. If left...
For every man with TMJ, nine women suffer from the condition. That means the incidence in women is a whopping 800 percent higher than men. There are many reasons women are far more likely to have TMJ, and seeing a dental specialist is the first step in a proper diagnosis....
Overdoing it in the garden can make your back ache the next day, and joining a pick-up game of basketball can give you sore muscles in places where you never knew you had them. But when a toothache comes along, it’s not so easy to suss out the cause. Without...
Your teeth are a two-part system. The crown is visible above the gumline while the root is below, anchoring in the bone of your jaws. While dentures are an effective way to replace lost teeth, they reproduce only the crown. There’s no way for a denture system to provide a...
When kids get tooth decay, the process that happens when tooth enamel breaks down, they can get cavities and face other health consequences. Childhood cavities are common; by age 11, more than 4 out of 10 children have had a cavity. Even when your child doesn’t have adult teeth yet,...
Bruxism is a condition in which you unconsciously grind or clench your teeth. This condition can occur during the day or night. However, it can be more difficult to detect if it occurs at night, in which case it’s called sleep bruxism. If you’re one of the many people who...
If you’re not satisfied with your smile, you don’t have to live with cosmetic flaws or dental problems. At Le Dentistry & Associates of Norcross, Georgia, our expert care team, under the leadership of Dr. Phuong Le, provides total smile makeovers for new and existing patients. The smile makeover process...
If you’re missing a tooth, you have many replacement options to choose from, including dentures, bridges, and dental implants. While dentures and bridges have been around for years, dental implants are emerging as the tooth replacement option of choice. Among men and women in the United States who get dental...
Maybe you’ve seen one of the many viral videos. The script is the same — a person saying funny and zany things with their mouth full of gauze after having their wisdom teeth extracted. Before the anesthesia has fully worn off, they speak their mind as their head remains in...
When most people think about braces, they picture traditional metal braces. While traditional metal braces have been used for decades and have a proven track record, they are no longer your only option. Phuong Le, DMD, Uyen Hoang, DMD, and their team at Le Dentistry & Associates offer different types...
When tooth pain persists, it’s unwise to try to wait it out, hoping the pain will subside on its own. Dr. Phuong Le and her team at Le Dentistry & Associates want you to call their office with your questions or concerns at any time. They can evaluate your symptoms...
Brushing, flossing, and regular dental checkups are a standard formula for preserving your natural, healthy teeth. But this kind of proactive care isn’t all you should be thinking about when it comes to oral care. Having healthy gums is just as critical to your dental health. At Le Dentistry &...
They say good health starts at home, and that’s certainly true when it comes to your smile. At Le Dentistry here in Norcross, Georgia, Phoung Le, DDS and Uyen Hoang, DDS partner with parents to establish healthy oral habits that can help prevent the pain related to gum disease and...
Without a doubt, veneers can give you a beautiful smile. They can make your teeth appear whiter, more evenly spaced, and more uniform to give you a celebrity-quality smile. But, did you know that veneers offer many noncosmetic benefits as well? Here at Le Dentistry & Associates, our team offers...
Whenever you have a tooth extracted, there’s a risk of developing a dry socket. That’s why Phuong Le, DMD, Uyen Hoang, DMD, and our Le Dentistry & Associates team provide comprehensive aftercare instructions to help you prevent a painful dry socket. Understanding dry sockets A dry socket can develop anytime...
Brushing and flossing your teeth daily is your first line of defense against cavities, gum disease, and other dental health issues — but there’s more you can do to boost your oral health. At Le Dentistry & Associates, expert dentists Phuong Le, DMD, Uyen Hoang, DMD, and our experienced dental...
Persistent jaw pain related to a temporomandibular joint disorder (also called TMJ) affects the lives of over 10 million people in the United States. At Le Dentistry & Associates, our dental team offers comprehensive care for TMJ that focus on relieving pain and preventing additional complications. Phuong Le, DMD, and...
If you’re considering your options for straighter, healthier teeth, you may want to rethink what you’ve heard about traditional metal braces. Phuong Le, DMD, our orthodontic specialist at Le Dentistry & Associates, offers a variety of teeth straightening options, including metal braces, because of the excellent results traditional braces provide. ...
Teeth get knocked out more often than you might imagine. Athletes, especially, are at risk, but auto accidents, falls, and other unexpected events can result in trauma to your mouth, including knocked out teeth. At Le Dentistry and Associates, Dr. Phuong Le and Dr. Uyen Hoang reserve time in their...
Do you have your wisdom teeth? Should you? The answer to whether you should or shouldn’t keep your wisdom teeth depends on several factors. Dr. Phuong Le and Dr. Uyen Hoang at Le Dentistry and Associates determine whether or not you need to have your wisdom teeth removed based on...
Your mouth is a critically important part of your anatomy, and when something seems wrong it’s scary. Although oral problems often resolve on their own, sometimes you need emergency care. Emergency rooms around the country see more than one million visits related to oral issues each year! At Le Dentistry...
Dr. Phuong Le and Dr. Uyen Hoang and our staff members at Le Dentistry & Associates are dedicated to helping you reach and maintain an optimal level of oral and dental health. We are also taking numerous precautions to keep you safe during the novel coronavirus pandemic. We are closely...
Whether you call them wisdom teeth or third molars, the teeth that grow in the back of your mouth usually don’t appear until you’re in your 20s or late teens, and they can be problematic. You may not have any wisdom teeth, but chances are you have at least one. ...
Le Dentistry offers teeth whitening, and we think there’s no better way to improve your smile quickly. Dr. Phuong Le and Dr. Uyen Hoang are both skilled at making sure your smile is the brightest reflection of your personality that it can be. You’re not going to get the same...
If you’ve lost teeth due to decay or trauma, you’re not alone. However, that probably doesn’t lessen your self-consciousness or discomfort. Dental implants offer two big benefits: a better smile and a healthier mouth overall. Dr. Phuong Le and Dr. Uyen Hoang are experienced when it comes to dental implants....
The decision about whether you should have a tooth pulled or have a root canal can be difficult. If you’re in pain, the decision-making process is even more complex because it’s hard to think clearly when you’re hurting. At Le Dentistry & Associates, Dr. Phuong Le and Dr. Uyen Hoang...