Your smile is more than an aesthetic benefit. Teeth play an important role in nutrition and health. From speech to food digestion, teeth have a big job to do. Teeth are meant to last a lifetime, but dental problems can set in for various reasons. In fact, 178 million people...
Gum disease is no laughing matter. The onset of gum disease tends to be gradual, which means that it can be reversible with proper dental care if caught early enough. The earliest stage of gum disease is called gingivitis. For some people, the early stages of gum disease can go...
Yellowing teeth can often be handled by professional whitening, but what do you do when your teeth are also chipped, gapped, or misaligned? Dental veneers are a simple, easy solution, and they provide protection for your natural teeth in the process. If you're interested in getting veneers before the holiday...
Most of us have had cavities filled at some point in our lives, but occasionally teeth get damaged to the point that they need additional care. If your tooth is deeply infected or irritated down to its roots, a root canal may be needed to save the tooth. Here at...
Whitening your teeth is one of the best investments you can make in your appearance. Few other dental improvements have such a dramatic effect on your smile for relatively little money. When your teeth are white, you can feel more confident and attractive. Unfortunately, the results of teeth whitening do...
The Invisalign® system is a smart choice for straightening teeth. The aligners are clear, removeable, and easy to use. So how should you take care of them? At A Caring Dental Group, in Cleveland, Ohio, Benedict Kim, DDS, offers this popular teeth-straightening option. In this blog, Dr. Kim explains how...
Once you make the decision to have dental implants, you’ll be anxious to begin the process so you can enjoy the look and function of a full set of teeth. Your first step involves dental implant surgery. During this procedure, the dentist inserts the artificial tooth root into your jawbone....
Veneers are thin strips of porcelain that mask dental imperfections, including gaps, chips, cracks, stains, and more. Dr. Benedict Kim at A Caring Dental Group fits veneers over your tooth’s existing enamel to enhance its color and shape. Veneers can correct multiple flaws at once, so they can save you...
Do you long for rows of straight, even teeth and wish you had worn braces when you were younger? Don’t look back any longer. Today’s modern dental technology has a better answer for you: the Invisalign® system of clear aligners. Invisalign aligners offer you an alternative to traditional braces, and...
