Mini Implants

Mini Implants

Mini implants are a type of dental implant that helps patients replace missing teeth. Here at Orland Dental Wellness Center, we offer mini and traditional implants. Both versions are completed by Dr. Wook Kim, who implants a titanium post into the jaw bone of the missing tooth, with a permanent crown placed over the top of the implant. With mini dental implants, the post is about half the size, so much less bone is needed. They work on patients with minimal bone left in the jaw, and is great for those that don’t want to wait months before getting the crown fitted.

The benefits of getting mini dental implants include those that are related to implants in general, and the mini version. They include the following:

• They require less bone and can be done during a single visit.


• They allow patients to continue eating like normal.


• Mini dental implants are as permanent as traditional.


• They have the same stability as traditional implants.


• The healing time for mini implants is shorter.

Mini implants are done in one visit and provide a permanent solution to missing teeth. They should be cared for like other teeth, including brushing them daily. To find out more about the mini implant procedure, call our Orland, IL office at (708) 460-6666.

Digital X-Rays

Digital X-Rays

We at Orland Dental Wellness Center are committed to providing our patients with state-of-the-art dental technologies.  This helps us provide quality dentistry and comfortable dental visits.  One of the many ways we maintain excellent dental care is with digital x-ray technology.

Digital x-rays offer several benefits over the conventional film x-rays they have come to replace.  They are safer, more precise, and provide more detailed images.  Digital images make monitoring your oral health and maintaining dental health records simple.  The technology also emits 80% less radiation than film x-rays have in the past.  This improves patient oral health on a number of levels.  In just a few moments, digital x-ray images can be displayed and examined without any loss to the quality of the image.

We invite patients to learn more about digital x-rays and how they can improve your dental care on our website.  You can also schedule an appointment with us at Orland Dental Wellness Center to experience the technology firsthand.

Periodontal Disease and Cardiovascular Disease

Periodontal Disease and Cardiovascular Disease

We are always stressing the importance of good oral health to our patients.  You should always remember to brush, floss, and visit us for biannual cleanings and exams for your smile health.  However, good oral health habits mean more than a healthy smile.  More and more studies are showing a link between the prevalence of periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease.  When you care for your smile, you are also caring for your overall health.

When plaque inducing bacteria enter the bloodstream through inflamed gum tissue, they can cause your blood vessels to thicken.  Just as this bacteria causes plaque buildup on your tooth surface, they can also cause plaque to build up on your artery walls.  This increases an individual’s risk for heart attack, among other forms of cardiovascular disease.  We remind all of our patients to care for their teeth not just for smile preservation, but also for overall health and longevity.

Zoom! Teeth Whitening

Zoom! Teeth Whitening

Do you wish your smile was just a few shades brighter?  Many of our patients share your same concern.  Although our number one priority is your oral health, we want to make sure you are happy with the appearance of your smile too.  This is why we offer professional Zoom whitening at our practice.

Zoom whitening is a safe and efficient whitening method that provides patients with dramatic whitening results.  Zoom whitening is one of the best ways to professionally whiten your smile.  There is no need to wait for your results.  Patients leave our practice with a brighter smile just about an hour later.  This cosmetic service is a great choice for patients with busy schedules who want to find confidence in a bright, beautiful smile.

In addition to the aesthetic benefits, teeth whitening ostensibly improves your oral health.  When our patients treat their smile as an asset worth showing off, they also work harder to maintain it.  This means better flossing, brushing, and eating and drinking habits.  Thanks to Zoom whitening, our patients have improved their smile health and beauty.

If you are looking to improve the aesthetic appearance of your smile, contact our office and learn more about Zoom whitening.  We are happy to help you find confidence in a brighter, more beautiful smile.