A Pleasant Surprise...

September 17, 2009 alexnguyen

When I wake up every morning, the first thing I do is to check my emails. Here're one from a patient who had moved away, and I have not seen her for at least 2 years. Dr. Alex,

Thought I'd share this with you. I had a dental appointment yesterday in Cypress, TX and received compliments for the work done on my teeth. So, it would only be appropriate to pass on this info to you since you did all the great work. As you know, I have moved around several times since I knew you back in San Jose; thus saw different dentists after I stopped seeing you. Well, I have gotten compliments from all the dental offices I've been to since. Both dentists and hygienists alike have told me how wonderful the work was and that they couldn't tell my veneer apart from the rest of my teeth. The white fillings are holding up and looking good. I even had co-workers who inquired where my dentist was because they wanted the same dentist who made my teeth look so good.

I truly appreciate all the great work you provided me over the years and am glad I got to know you. I miss going to your Saratoga office because your entire staff always made me feel welcome and comfortable. Not to mention your office is the most modern, professional, and best designed dental office I've ever been to! Your dedication, aesthetic sense, attention to detail, and care toward your practice and patients give me, and I'm sure all your patients as well, the confidence I feel every time I smile. I feel proud just to be able to show off your work by smiling every day.

And even my husband, Michael, told some of our friends that you were, "probably THE best dentist in the world!" He talked about your interest in design, described how you designed your office, and mentioned your relaxing waiting room. To hear Michael--being an industrial designer, design consultant and strategist--talk about you and your office says a lot about your business practice.

Wish you the best in your continual success!

Best regards,

C.T.

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Alex Nguyen, DDS is a Saratoga Dentist who practices General Dentistry, Cosmetic, and Implant Dentistry. For over 20 years the practice has been serving the residents of Santa Clara County and San Francisco Bay Area.

Unexpected Dentistry. Why?

July 18, 2009 alexnguyen

I recently saw a new patient for a consultation on her smile. Throughout our conversation, she expressed her discontent with her smile which underwent 2 orthodontic treatments and several crowns for the upper anterior teeth. Some lower teeth were unnecessarily extracted for the previous orthodontic treatment. At time... There were tears in her eyes.

In fact, this is not the first time a patient came to me with tears in her eyes because of regrets, discontentment, and resentment for past treatments done to the smile. Why?

Cosmetic dentistry is often advertised by almost every dentist you can encounter. Many dentists do have the services offered listed something along the line of ..." General and Cosmetic Dentistry". As a patient, to avoid disappointing results, you may want to consider:

- The dentist's training and credential with reputable institutions such as the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry - www.aacd.com

- Ask to see the work in detailed and up-close photographic images

- Ask about what was done and how the result of the dentist's work was achieved

- Pursue multiple consultations with different dentists before you make a final decision on the treatments

- Be prepared to invest in adequate treatment time, because "a beautiful smile in two visits" is a marketing concept: Excellence, Precision, and Quality dental work require dedication to the art and science, and taking the time to help achieve the best possible outcome.

Don't be sold to a business-driven dental office. That is how you can prevent yourself from coming home with unexpected dentistry.

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Give Back a Smile

September 14, 2008 alexnguyen

For the fiscal year of 2008-2009, I have the honor to serve as Chairman of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation. Our most prevalent program is the Give Back a Smile program. Aimed at raising awareness about Domestic Violence and helping restore the Smiles of Survivors affected by the Violence, our organization have reached over 5 million dollars worth of donated dental services to date. Survivors of Domestic Violence can obtain more information and apply for the program via the website www.givebackasmile.com

Dentists who are interested in becoming a volunteer please visit www.aacdcf.com

I am currently donating all whitening services to this charity. If you are looking to whiten your teeth, a donation of $225 can be donated directly to Give Back A Smile, and I will provide the service to you at no additional cost. Please feel free to contact our office for more information.

Alex Nguyen, DDS . 20514 Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Suite B . Saratoga, CA 95070 . (408) 867 - 8648

www.saratogadentalspa.com

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Root Canal or Not?

September 14, 2008 alexnguyen

Did you know that tooth pain can be caused by factors other then deep cavities and typical nerve problems?

For Example: If you are a serious grinder, an episode of uncontrolled grinding can cause trauma to the bedding of nerve tissues around the root of your tooth. As a result, that tooth may exhibit a dull ache, sensitivity to hot and cold, and pain on chewing.

In this scenario a root canal is not necessary if the traumatic bite force is recognized and eliminated from the bite. Hence, before you agree to have your tooth root canaled, please make sure all treatment options have been exhausted.

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