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Good oral hygiene creates a foundation for a healthy smile. At West Portal Family Dentistry, we strongly encourage patients to take proper care of their smile between routine visits. But what if you are not attending your routine visits? What if it has been a while since your last checkup? Our team understands that many […]

San Francisco, CA area patients who are faced with staining and discoloration of their teeth may be unsure of the most effective way to achieve a more brilliant and beautiful smile. The team of West Portal Family Dentistry can help! Drs. Terri Nguyen and Laura Huynh encourage patients to learn about our KöR deep bleaching […]

You lost a tooth. Now what? Many San Francisco, California area patients who are faced with tooth loss are unsure of how they should proceed. There are several tooth replacement options available today, including temporary and permanent. A popular option is the dental implant, which can replace one or more teeth, depending on how it […]

Patients who are unable to avoid the complete extraction of their smile due to damage or decay will want to speak to a dentist about their options. Dentures are the obvious choice, but San Francisco, CA, area patients have another solution to consider immediate dentures. What are immediate dentures? Drs. Terri Nguyen and Laura Huynh […]

Imperfections can occur to the smile over time. Some patients may also have imperfections that have been present over the years, and they may not have been sure as to the best way to address them. Cosmetic dentistry has come a long way, and many patients in San Francisco, CA, find that dental bonding can […]

The earlier children see the dentist, and the more often they visit, the more comfortable they will be with their providers. Children are encouraged to start seeing a dentist for kids in the San Francisco, CA, area at the time of their first tooth eruption. This often occurs within the first year. Then, every six […]

Drs. Terry Nguyen and Laura Huynh work with patients with a wide range of dental concerns. When conditions such as bruxism impact the appearance, function, and health of the smile, it might be a good time to consider the advantages of a bite adjustment. San Francisco, CA area patients who could benefit from a bite […]

Many problems can occur with an adult tooth. However, if patients are dealing with a severe toothache caused by abscesses, infection, or disease, it may be time to ask the dentist about root canal treatments. Root canal therapy is a specific oral surgery in the San Francisco, CA area, during which a dentist will remove […]

There are many dental restorations that are used in repairing and restoring the smile when problems arise. A common restoration is a dental crown. A crown is a porcelain tooth cap that is created by a dentist and placed over a natural tooth to offer an extra layer of strength and protection. The porcelain crown […]

At West Portal Family Dentistry, we are committed to helping patients of the San Francisco, CA area find a dentist who cares and provides Saturday hours for patient convenience. Men and women seeking a great provider in the community with flexible office hours will find that our practice will fit their needs. Drs. Terri Nguyen […]

Patients to Dr. Terri Nguyen’s general dentistry practice in San Francisco know that their comfort and well-being are of top concern. For more than 20 years, Dr. Nguyen and her team have provided compassion, professionalism, and expertise to their dental patients. From protecting your mouth from oral health problems to improving your smile, the West […]

If you’ve recently lost a tooth, or teeth, due to trauma or decay, or if you’re facing an extraction appointment, you’ll soon be making decision about how to address the gap in your smile. You may know that your options include treatments such as dental bridges, dentures, or implants. However, more than ever patients are […]