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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Dr. Michael Kim of Alta Loma Dental Care Improves Smiles with Veneers

Dental veneers are thin ceramic shells that cover the tooth structure and create a more brilliant, beautiful smile. Many of our patients at Alta Loma Dental Care choose to have veneers placed on their teeth for a variety of reasons. They might cover teeth that are stained or misshapen or opt for veneers because they have gaps in their teeth or have teeth that are slightly misaligned.


Veneers are bonded securely over the teeth and match the other natural teeth, so they don’t appear obvious to anyone else. After the veneers have been bonded to your teeth, Dr. Michael Kim recommends following these post-op instructions:




  • Eat soft foods for the first few days

  • Don’t chew extremely hard foods like raw carrots, ice or candy, as the porcelain can start breaking away

  • Brush and floss the teeth with the veneers, just like your other natural teeth

  • Visit us at Alta Loma Dental Care every six months for a routine check-up and professional cleaning



Veneers can last a long time if patients follow these important instructions. If the gum begins to recede, they should return to our dental office in Alta Loma, CA for replacement veneers. This doesn’t usually happen for many years and is simply part of the aging process. To find out more about veneers, contact us today.

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Alta Loma Dental Care Restores Smiles with Dental Implants

If you are missing teeth or are in need of an extraction due to disease decay or injury, dental implants provide an attractive and long-lasting solution for filling the gaps in your smile. While there is other options for replacing missing teeth, bridges require alteration to adjacent teeth and dentures are not permanent. Dental implants, on the other hand, can not only last you a lifetime but also look and feel natural. At Alta Loma Dental Care, Dr. Michael Kim utilizes dental implants to help you achieve a complete smile that you can be proud of.


The implant process can take between three to six months to complete, and the first step in the process is to implant a titanium screw, which will serve as the replacement tooth root, in your jaw bone through an incision in your gums. The gums are then sutured, and the jaw bone is left to heal around the implant. This process is called osseointegration, and while it takes place, you may receive a temporary crown for easier speaking and eating.


Once the jaw has healed, an abutment will be placed on top of the implant to serve as the foundation on which your permanent crown will be fixed. The tooth restoration is then custom made for your mouth and is either fixed or cemented in place so that you may enjoy a complete smile that looks and feels natural.


To learn more, call us at (909) 987-6268 or visit www.altalomadentalcare.com to learn more about our team and services!

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Dr. Michael Kim Brightens Smiles in Alta Loma, CA with Professional Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening is an excellent way to gain a boost of confidence, make a great impression every day, and feel great about smiling overall. Many of our Alta Loma Dental Care patients have been thrilled with the results of our teeth whitening and bleaching services.


One of the benefits of the teeth whitening and bleaching service we provide is its convenience. Through the use of custom trays and a specialized, prescription whitening gel, you can whiten your teeth at home, when it’s most convenient for you.  By repeating the at-home teeth whitening process several times, you should already begin to see some improvement.  Once the full process is complete, you can expect a smile brightening improvement of up to eight shades.


If you’re ready to brighten your smile with our custom teeth whitening and bleaching system, contact us here at Alta Loma Dental Care!  

Saturday, April 4, 2015

Bone Grafting Procedures Available for Alta Loma, CA Dental Patients

If you need restoration procedures, such as implants, you may first require bone grafting. In some situations, your jawbone may be too soft or not thick enough to support a dental implant. Bone loss in the jaw typically is caused by periodontal disease. That’s where bone grafting can help.


Dr. Michael Kim has experience performing various types of oral surgery including bone grafts at Alta Loma Dental Care. The procedure involves removing small amounts of bone from another area of the body, such as the hip. Bone fragments can also be retrieved from an area of the mouth, which was drilled. In some cases, cadaver bone can be used.


After the bone is retrieved, it is placed on top of your existing bone in a procedure called grafting. The procedure builds up the bone in the jaw area and increases the chances of success when placing an implant or other type of restoration.


In addition to bone grafting, Alta Loma Dental Care also offers other types of oral surgery including extractions. We also offer cosmetic and preventative dentistry. If you are looking for outstanding customer service with an exemplary reputation, consider Alta Loma Dental Care.


For more information on bone grafting or any of our other services, please call our office at (909) 987-6268, you can also visit www.altalomadentalcare.com for more information!