General Dentistry · Led by Dr. Thao Tran & Dr. Nhung Duong · Last reviewed May 2026
The Foundation of Every
Healthy Smile.
Picasso Dental delivers the full general dentistry catalogue in Vietnam, from a examination to a molar root canal, with composite fillings, professional scaling and same-day emergency care across our six branches. Cases are led by Dr. Thao Tran and Dr. Nhung Duong, our senior general dentists, with referrals to specialists when needed.
What is General Dentistry?
General dentistry is the everyday foundation of dental care: examinations, professional cleaning, fillings, root canals, simple extractions, gum disease treatment, emergency care, and the diagnosis of any concern that may need a specialist. It is the discipline that keeps teeth healthy between cosmetic, orthodontic and surgical visits, and the first stop for any new pain or concern.
Why Picasso for Everyday Care
Senior General Dentists on Every Case
Routine care at Picasso is led by Dr. Thao Tran and Dr. Nhung Duong, our senior general dentists, supported by Dr. Emily Nguyen's group-wide clinical standards. No rotation through trainees.
Composite Fillings Only
We do not place new amalgam fillings. Every filling at Picasso is tooth-coloured composite, shade-matched and bonded. We also offer IAOMT-protocol safe amalgam removal for patients replacing old silver fillings.
Same-Day Emergency Slots
Tooth pain, broken teeth, abscesses, lost crowns, post-extraction concerns: we keep emergency slots open every day at every branch. International patients can reach us over WhatsApp.
Hospital-Grade Sterilisation
Autoclave sterilisation, single-use disposables where appropriate, and full barrier protection. Two of our branches operate inside accredited hospitals (Vinmec Da Nang, Link General Da Lat).
CBCT and Digital X-Ray on Site
Diagnostic imaging is part of routine care, not an add-on. Panoramic, cephalometric and CBCT 3D imaging available at every branch. We do not refer you elsewhere for the X-ray then ask you to come back.
Specialist Referral Inside the Group
Cases that need a specialist (implants, complex orthodontics, cosmetic veneers, oral surgery) are referred inside the Picasso group. No outsourcing, no lost case files, your records follow you.
General Dentistry Procedures
The full everyday-dentistry catalogue, organised by reason for visit. Click through for full pricing, materials, candidacy and process for each procedure.
Checkup & Cleaning
When: Every 6 months. Foundational preventive visit.
What's involved: Examination, scaling, polishing, fluoride if indicated.
Scaling & Polishing
When: Removing tartar buildup, every 6 months.
What's involved: Ultrasonic scaler + polishing, mild to heavy tartar.
Composite Fillings
When: Cavity, chip, surface defect.
What's involved: Tooth-coloured composite, bonded same visit.
Cavity Treatment
When: Decay detected on examination or X-ray.
What's involved: Filling, inlay, onlay, crown or root canal depending on size.
Safe Amalgam Removal
When: Replacing old silver fillings.
What's involved: IAOMT-protocol isolation, then composite replacement.
(add-on)
Wisdom Tooth Extraction
When: Impacted, infected or symptomatic third molar.
What's involved: Surgical removal under local anaesthetic, sedation if needed.
Surgical Extraction
When: Tooth fractured, root retained or surgical access needed.
What's involved: Flap, sectioning, suturing under local anaesthetic.
Simple Extraction
When: Loose or simple unrestorable tooth.
What's involved: Forceps removal under local anaesthetic.
Root Canal Treatment
When: Pulp infection or irreversible pulpitis.
What's involved: Rotary endodontics, apex locator, MTA filling, crown restoration.
Emergency Dentistry
When: Severe pain, swelling, abscess, lost restoration.
What's involved: Same-day diagnosis and pain control.
Same-day appointment
Broken / Chipped Tooth
When: Trauma, fall, sports injury or biting accident.
What's involved: Bonding, onlay, crown or extraction depending on damage.
Gingivitis Treatment
When: Bleeding gums, mild gum inflammation.
What's involved: Deep scaling, polishing, oral hygiene coaching.
Periodontitis (Deep Cleaning)
When: Pockets, bone loss, advanced gum disease.
What's involved: Per-tooth, per-quadrant or full-jaw deep cleaning.
Sensitive Teeth
When: Sharp pain to cold, sweet or pressure.
What's involved: Diagnosis, desensitising treatment, addressing root cause.
Halitosis Treatment
When: Persistent bad breath despite hygiene.
What's involved: Diagnosis, deep cleaning, periodontal evaluation.
Bruxism (Night Guards)
When: Grinding, clenching, morning jaw pain.
What's involved: Custom-fitted night guard, occlusion review.
TMJ / Jaw Pain
When: Jaw clicking, locking or pain.
What's involved: Diagnosis, splint therapy, referral if surgical.
Sleep Apnea Appliance
When: Diagnosed mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea.
What's involved: Custom mandibular advancement device.
X-Rays & CBCT
When: Diagnostic imaging for any treatment plan.
What's involved: OPG, cephalometric, CBCT 3D, all on site.
Fluoride & Sealants for Kids
When: Cavity prevention in children's teeth.
What's involved: Fluoride application, fissure sealants.
Dentures Comparison
When: Choosing full, partial, flexible or implant-retained.
What's involved: Material and design comparison guide.
Denture Repair & Relining
When: Loose, cracked or worn existing denture.
What's involved: Reline, rebase, repair, often same-day.
Quick Symptom Guide
Most general-dentistry visits start with a symptom. Here's the most likely diagnosis and the right next step.
| Symptom | Likely Cause | First Step at Picasso |
|---|---|---|
| Sharp pain to cold or sweet | Sensitivity, exposed dentine, or early decay | Sensitive teeth diagnosis |
| Persistent throbbing toothache | Pulp infection, deep decay, abscess | Emergency appointment |
| Bleeding gums when brushing | Gingivitis, possible early periodontitis | Gingivitis treatment |
| Loose tooth in an adult | Advanced periodontitis, trauma | Periodontal evaluation |
| Chipped or broken tooth | Trauma, grinding, large old filling | Broken tooth repair |
| Wisdom tooth pain or swelling | Impacted or partially erupted third molar | Wisdom tooth assessment |
| Morning jaw soreness | Bruxism (night grinding), TMJ dysfunction | Bruxism evaluation |
| Persistent bad breath | Periodontal disease, tongue bacteria, dry mouth | Halitosis assessment |
| Snoring + daytime tiredness | Possible obstructive sleep apnea | Sleep apnea appliance evaluation |
The General Dentistry Team
Routine care at Picasso is led by our senior general dentists, with specialist referrals inside the group when needed.
General Dentist
Dr. Thao Tran
Senior general dentist at Picasso. Leads everyday cases including examinations, fillings, root canals, gum disease treatment and routine extractions.
General Dentist
Dr. Nhung Duong
Senior general dentist at Picasso. Focuses on preventive care, conservative restoration, paediatric and family dentistry across the group.
Founding Clinical Director
Dr. Emily Nguyen
Founder of the original clinic in 2013. Sets clinical standards for general practice protocols, referral pathways and prosthetic delivery group-wide.
Common Questions
What is general dentistry?
General dentistry is the everyday foundation of dental care: examinations, professional cleaning, fillings, root canals, extractions, gum disease treatment, emergency care, and the diagnosis of any concern that may need a specialist. At Picasso Dental, general dentistry is led by Dr. Thao Tran and Dr. Nhung Duong, with cases referred to our specialists when needed.
How often should I see a dentist?
For most adults, once every 6 months for a checkup and professional cleaning. Patients with active gum disease, a history of cavities or implants may be recalled every 4 months. Children are seen from age one, then every 6 months.
How much does a basic checkup cost at Picasso?
A general examination and consultation is. Children's examination is free. Scaling and polishing ranges for mild tartar to for heavy tartar. Panoramic X-ray (OPG) is. CBCT 3D imaging is.
Do you offer emergency dental treatment?
Yes. Same-day emergency appointments are available across all six Picasso Dental branches for tooth pain, broken teeth, abscesses, lost crowns and post-extraction complications. International patients can reach us over WhatsApp at any time. See our emergency dentistry page.
Do you treat international patients for general dentistry?
Yes. Many international patients combine a routine checkup, cleaning and any needed fillings or extractions into a single visit when in Vietnam. We also handle ongoing care for expatriates living in Hanoi, Da Nang, HCMC and Da Lat. English-speaking dentists at every branch.
Are amalgam (silver) fillings still used?
No. Picasso Dental places only composite (tooth-coloured) fillings. We also offer safe amalgam removal using IAOMT-protocol isolation for patients who want their existing amalgam fillings replaced. This is a addition to the standard filling cost.
What if I have a fear of the dentist?
Tell us before your appointment. We allocate longer first-visit times, explain every step before starting, and offer oral or IV sedation at our hospital-partner branches (Vinmec Da Nang and Link General Da Lat) for anxious patients. There is no shame in asking.
How do I know if I need a filling vs a crown vs a root canal?
After examination and X-ray, we explain the diagnosis. A small to moderate cavity is filled (composite). A large cavity that compromises the cusp is best restored with an inlay, onlay or crown. Decay or infection that has reached the pulp requires a root canal followed by a crown. We do not over-treat.
Who leads general dentistry at Picasso?
General dentistry at Picasso is led by Dr. Thao Tran and Dr. Nhung Duong. Standards are set group-wide by Dr. Emily Nguyen, our founding clinical director. Specialist cases are referred to Dr. Hung Le (implants), Dr. Rosie Nguyen (cosmetic), or Dr. Thuan Phung and Dr. Toan Le (orthodontics).
Do you accept walk-ins?
For genuine emergencies, yes. For routine care, please book in advance: most branches run a full schedule and walk-in slots are limited. WhatsApp booking is available for international patients.
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A examination and X-ray is the right first step for any new concern. For genuine emergencies, we keep same-day slots open every day at every branch.