Dr. Kim's work
Crowns
When tooth lost large amount of tooth structure, filling is not adequate to withhold the biting forces. Crown is done to save the tooth.
Periodental Treatment
Dr.Kim refers periodontal disease as "silent disease" because patient often have no to little symptoms when the disease progress and by the time patient notice, it may be too late. that's why it's important to visit your dentist regularly to check up and remove calculus by professionals.
Composite Filling
Having decay/caries on your front teeth can affect your smile and self esteem. When the caries are small, we can simply do composite (resin) filling to restore your smile in one visit.
X-ray and Filling
X-ray helps us to diagnosis underlying issues, especially the caries between your teeth and condition of your bone and roots of the teeth. If caries are not large, our doctor can treat the caries by doing filling.
Root Canal & Retreatment
When caries are too big/deep and infected the nerve, Patient needs root canal to save the tooth. Also, when there is issue with the existing root canal, re-treatment needed to save the tooth.
Root Canal & Retreatment
When the tooth's nerve is damage for long time, it can damage the bone around the tooth. Doing the root canal, it can help to promote healing around the bone, leading to save the tooth.
Veneer/Esthetic Treatment
If you want to change Shape of the front teeth along with the shade, We can help you change it as soon as within two appointments. We can also change the crowding/spacing, which then you can straighten your teeth within few appointment, without braces. (disclaimer: Work of Dr. Kim's)
Minimal Prep means Saving more structure
We always discuss the different options of treatments with the patient and find out what is best for you. If you would like to keep the most of your tooth structure, we will help you by minimally prepping your teeth and conserving them.
Veneer/Esthetic Treatment
Second Chance to Tooth with Root Canal and Crown
This patient came to us with severe decay on a front tooth. Their previous dentist recommended an implant, but the patient wanted to explore other options. Thanks to Denti-Cal coverage, we were able to save the tooth!
Remember, saving a tooth is possible when you fully understand the process, risks, and benefits. We're here to help you make the best decision for your smile!