I’m sorry I haven’t been very active in blogging on my website. I’ve been spending more time on Facebook and LinkedIn for posting content there. I like posting and linking to other articles about general health too in addition to some interesting dental information I run across so please check out my social media pages. […]
Read MoreI just read an article that linked periodontal disease in postmenopausal women to an increased chance of developing breast cancer than those without gum disease. This is another huge discovery linking gum disease to many serious health problems. I’d like to write a quick blog on the health conditions that are known to have links […]
Read MoreHello, I noticed it’s been awhile since my last blog. Just want to let everybody know that I do most of my ‘blogging’ on Facebook now. Here’s the link to my Facebook Page. I’ll still post blogs about products or trends that I’d like to talk about and some important discoveries, but for general thoughts […]
Read MoreHello, and thanks for reading my first official product review blog post. I was given a Dr. Tung’s Ionic Toothbrush to try among other Dr. Tung’s products. With the toothbrush came a double blind study done by some professors at Marquette University Dental School. I’ve never heard of an ionic toothbrush so this was certainly […]
Read MoreI’ve been approached quite a few times this past year about oil pulling. This technique is based off an Ayurvedic remedy for oral diseases in which you rinse your mouth for 20 minutes with oil and then spit it out. A quick internet search will show supporters touting oil pulling to healing all sorts of […]
Read MoreDental amalgams are 50% mercury by weight and release mercury vapor continuously. Chewing food, drinking hot liquids, clenching an grinding all increase the release of vapor. Removing an amalgam will release the most vapor due to the high heat and friction generated by the handpiece. Dentists are the most exposed to the vapor because many […]
Read MoreMost people know that eating lots of sugary foods and not brushing your teeth will increase somebody’s chance of getting cavities. Before we go into some strategies of how to avoid cavities, let’s go over briefly how they form. When we eat or drink something with sugars a layer of biofilm (plaque) forms over the […]
Read MoreSo you finally made the decision to replace some missing teeth with dental implants. If you’re current dentist does not place dental implants then what should you do? You can always go to a specialist that your general dentist may refer you. There is a good chance that you’ll get some good results. But if […]
Read MoreThe search for the right cosmetic dentist for you can be a tough search. There are many different factors to look at and it’s tough to try to judge somebody’s skills or training from just a website or advertisement. I’ve tried to think of things that may separate those dentists who have a passion for […]
Read MoreWelcome to the office of Dr. Tony Kim! We just had a couple of awesome patient experiences. One client had a smile makeover and told us that she found herself smiling a lot more and found herself to be more social than usual at a dinner party. She mentioned how happy that made her feel. […]
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