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Thompson Center for Dentistry, a comprehensive dental practice in Chula Vista led by Dr. Uyen Thompson, has been named Best General Dentist Office in the annual San Diego’s Best Union-Tribune Readers Poll for the second consecutive year. Chula Vista, CA – Thompson Center for Dentistry has been chosen as San Diego’s Best General Dentist Office of 2022 by readers of the San Diego Union-Tribune. The practice’s director, Chula Vista dentist Uyen Thompson, DDS, says the...

Dr. Uyen Thompson, the Director of Thompson Center for Dentistry in Chula Vista, provides an overview of the variety of benefits of traditional braces and Invisalign® to help patients choose an appropriate treatment. Chula Vista, CA – Traditional braces and Invisalign® aligners are both very good options for correcting a variety of orthodontic concerns, says Chula Vista dentist Uyen Thompson, DDS, the Director of Thompson Center for Dentistry. While Invisalign® has become a popular treatment...

If you are considering Invisalign® as a way to improve orthodontic concerns, or if you have already received your aligners, there are a number of things you can do to optimize the potential for success. Invisalign® has helped patients all over the world correct common conditions such as teeth misalignment, crowding, and bite irregularities in a more discreet way. Our team here at Thompson Center for Dentistry will help you throughout the Invisalign® treatment process...

There are a variety of effective treatments that can replace missing teeth and restore dental function while enhancing smile aesthetics. Our team here at Thompson Center for Dentistry is proud to offer some of the most popular options, including dental implants and traditional dentures. These treatments each have several advantages and distinct benefits, and it is important to understand the basic differences between the two.  Below you will find an overview of the unique aspects...

Dr. Uyen Thompson, the Director of Thompson Center for Dentistry, talks about how dental implants and implant-supported dentures can provide results that look and feel natural while enhancing dental function and oral health. Chula Vista, CA – Tooth loss is a very common dental condition that has remained quite prevalent in the U.S. for many years. In fact, the American Association of Prosthodontists has noted that an estimated 178 million Americans have at least one...

Dr. Uyen Thompson with Thompson Center for Dentistry explains how Invisalign® clear, removable teeth aligners can help many adults and adolescents address common orthodontic concerns in a way that is much less noticeable than traditional braces. Chula Vista, CA – Orthodontic problems such as crooked or crowded teeth, spaces and gaps between the teeth, and bite irregularities prompt thousands of individuals each year to consider options that can successfully address those concerns. While metal braces...

The plentiful fruit and vegetable gardens we cultivate here at Thompson Center for Dentistry are some of the most unique and popular aspects of our practice, and we are happy to report that the Fall harvest is upon us! When in season, we offer fresh fruits and vegetables to all of our patients just to say thank you for choosing us as their dental care providers, as well as to give them even more ways...

The team here at Thompson Center for Dentistry is extremely proud to announce that Dr. Uyen Thompson has been designated a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD). This prestigious distinction is shared by less than 2% of general dentists in the United States and Canada, and is earned by those who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to continuing education and exceptional standards of patient care. The Academy of General Dentistry was founded in...

We are very fortunate to be living in an age where there are so many effective options available for individuals who have missing teeth. Our dentists here at Thompson Center for Dentistry offer several of them, including dental implants, implant dentures, traditional dentures, and other advanced treatments. While it may be tempting to think that just one missing tooth, or teeth that are missing in areas that aren’t very prominent, won’t have many negative effects,...

Gum disease affects most individuals at some point in their lives. While daily brushing and flossing, along with regular visits to the dentist for professional cleanings, can reduce the risk of gum disease, the fact is that the condition may still develop. Advanced stages of gum disease typically produce irreversible damage to bone and connective tissues; however, even severe gum disease can be effectively treated by slowing its progression and enhancing periodontal health. That said,...