Blog: Preventive Care
Comparison for Tooth Fix
Do you have little sensitivity on a tooth in the back?
It doesn't hurt right now?
These simple diagram explains what you need to know!
The actual value may not be the most accurate but a tooth that could have been fixed with an amount of $250 can turn ...
When to fix my caries?
Your dentist told you that you have caries in your mouth.
He/She recommends to go ahead fix your teeth but it didn't hurt yet. What should you do?
When we diagnose a sign of caries in your teeth, there are multiple factors to consider such as oral hygiene risk, diet, caries location, etc.
Always ask how they look on the radiographs. If you ...
Is It Too Sensitive to Drink Cold Water?
Too painful to drink cold water? Does it hurt when you brush?
It's not fun if you can't drink cold water under Texas heat!
Adding a layer of tooth-colored composite might eliminate that painful feeling whenever you drink cold water.
Simple easy solution may not be too far away!
Give us a call!
We will make it better
WooKwon Park DDS
Gum Treatment
Many of us must have experienced bleeding while brushing our teeth. Or gum bleeding all occasionally. Or sometimes more often than not even on slight tough.
That would be a sign that your gum is in trouble.
It takes more than just regular cleaning. It's time for gum treatment, Scaling and root planning aka "deep cleaning."
When you have active gum disease, not ...
Which toothpaste should I use?
Oral hygiene is extremely important for maintaining those beautiful pearly whites and keeping your smile intact. We come across many times a question like which toothpaste is the best. The answer is there is no such a thing like the best toothpaste. As long as you brush your teeth properly, it will ...
Flossing in public! How cool is that!
NFL superstar quarterback, Cam Newton flossed right in front of nationally televised camera during the last week's game!
Do it more often! It's a cool thing to do!
Maybe in public, as well! No.. but you get the idea
Can I just have a regular cleaning?
We often come across a question like "I was told that I had a gum disease but could I just have a regular cleaning?"
The answer is unfortunately "NO"
Yellow circles indicate some build-up on your front teeth but they happen to be below gum level. With these, ...
Gum bleeds easily?
Every time you brush or floss your teeth, it bleeds easily?
You might've brushed a bit too hard but most likely it's because the gum has been swollen due to gum infection.
Did you see little stuff sticking out in the yellow circle?
It's called Calculus or mineralized plaque. ...
I was told to have a PPO dental insurance. But what is it?
Your Human Resource at your work said you now have a dental insurance and it's PPO.
OK, good but what is it and how does it work, you may ask?
Here are some definitions of few dental insurance and how they work. These definitions are acquired from Delta Dental.
Dental PPO Plans
Dental PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) ...
Don't waste your money!
How many of you knew your dental insurance covers 100% preventive care twice a year?
How many of you have been actually taking advantage of your dental insurance that you have paid all along?
Don't waste your dental insurance! Don't waste your money!
Be smart and save yourself time for dental check-up.
If you utilize it by the end of this month, you will ...
Your tooth brush beginning to fray?
If your toothbrush begins to break down, throw it away!
Your toothbrush bristles need to be very straight to have a greater ability to remove biofilm.
Are X-rays safe while pregnant?
For all the expecting moms. ...