Bonding/White Fillings

Orland Dental and Wellness is able to offer individuals with cracks or gaps in their teeth, dental bonding and white fillings as the most effective answer to restoring your smile. Dental bonding is non-invasive and quite simple to complete.

 

After matching your teeth to a shade guide to match your bonding treatment to your current tooth color, Dr. Kim will begin the bonding process. He will first roughen the surface of the affected tooth. The tooth will then be coated lightly with a conditioning liquid. This liquid will help the bonding material adhere to the tooth. Once your tooth is prepared, Dr. Kim will simply apply the tooth-colored putty and mold it to the proper shape and size. The material is then hardened with an ultraviolet light. The final step is polishing the area to give you a fresh, vibrant smile.

 

Receiving a white filling is a similar procedure. The first step is deciding what type of filling you want. Dr. Kim will present you with options and guide you to the right one. A local anesthetic is often utilized for these procedures to numb your tooth and the area around it. Dr. Kim will then drill out the area to remove the decay. A composite resin is used on the affected tooth or teeth. It is molded and sculpted over an adhesive gel that is placed on the tooth. After the resin has been applied an ultraviolet light is used to harden the resin, which is then polished to give you a perfect smile!

 

Dental bonding and white fillings are great solutions for you if your teeth are chipped or have large gaps. Realigning your teeth through these procedures is a great way to avoid possible periodontal problems that can lead to tooth loss. When teeth have large gaps, they tend to drift and when teeth drift they become harder to brush.

 

For more information about bonding and white filling, you can schedule a consultation with Dr. Wook Kim by calling 708-460-6666. 

CEREC

With CEREC technology, we are able to fully restore decayed, cracked or chipped teeth quickly and effectively. This chairside device is an incredible solution when it comes to creating full crowns, inlays/onlays and veneers. We do not have to send out molds out to a third party laboratory, you can have a complete restoration in just one visit.

 

CEREC restorations are made of compressed porcelain. It is not necessary for you to wear a temporary solution while your restoration is being crafted because it can be completed in a matter of minutes! Our patients are extremely comfortable throughout the procedure and the results have been incredible.

 

Before we use the device, Dr. Wook Kim will thoroughly clean the area, removing any plaque or decay. Once that is complete, the process is quite simple. The area of the restoration will be sprayed with a fine powder which allows the digital camera to take an accurate image. Once taken, the 3D image will appear on chairside screen where Dr. Kim is able to design the restoration right in front of you. Once the proper adjustments have been made, the system will begin to construct the restoration piece.

 

One of the coolest aspects of this system is that you can literally sit and watch as your veneer, crown or inlay/onlay is being created. The manufacturing process takes around 15 minutes. Upon completion, Dr. Kim will touch up the restoration by painting, polishing or glazing it before cementing it into your mouth. Most dental facilities have to send molds out to laboratories and will receive the restoration 1-2 weeks later. All in all, the procedure takes about an hour with CEREC!

 

Call Orland Dental Wellness today at 708-460-6666 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Wook Kim and see how CEREC can work for you!

Cosmetic Dentistry

If you have stained, broken or uneven teeth, you may want to turn to cosmetic dentistry to improve your oral health. Procedures vary from small repairs such bonding and white fillings to a complete restorations like dental veneers. Our competent staff, led by Dr. Wook Kim has trained extensively in cosmetic dentistry to perfect each and every procedure they offer.

 

Common procedures in cosmetic dentistry include teeth whitening, bonding/white fillings, crowns and veneers. Whether a patient needs a major repair or just a subtle change, Dr. Kim is able to provide a cost-effective option that will suit your needs.

 

Whitening is a common and popular way to whiten teeth quickly and effectively. Discoloration occurs in the enamel and can be caused by medication, coffee, tea and smoking. Dr. Kim provides both a take-home and in-office procedure. The take-home system utilizes custom-made trays, filled with a whitening gel to whiten teeth 4-8 shades in just a few days. His in office procedure, ZOOM! whitening is a hydrogen peroxide based system that whitens teeth 6-10 shades in less than an hour. Bonding and white filling is another procedure that can improve the cosmetic appeal of teeth. Using tooth-colored material, Dr. Kim will fill in gaps or even change the color of teeth.

 

Outside of surgically placed dental implants, crowns have the longest life expectancy. A crown is essentially a “cap” that covers the damaged tooth; a crown can be used to improve appearance, shape or alignment. Veneers are a great option for patient’s hoping to completely change their smile. These thin pieces of porcelain are placed over the existing teeth to create a brand new smile. They cover the front sides of the teeth to change their color and/or shape. Dental bridges are a great option for patients who have lost one or more teeth. Bridges use existing teeth to create a bridge to cross the area where the tooth is missing. They are made from gold, metal, alloys or porcelain to ensure they are strong and durable.

 

To learn more about cosmetic dentistry, visit www.orlanddental.com. 

Bonding/White Filling

Orland Dental and Wellness is able to offer individuals with cracks or gaps in their teeth, dental bonding and white fillings as the most effective answer to restoring your smile. Dental bonding is non-invasive and quite simple to complete.

 

After matching your teeth to a shade guide to match your bonding treatment to your current tooth color, Dr. Kim will begin the bonding process. He will first roughen the surface of the affected tooth. The tooth will then be coated lightly with a conditioning liquid. This liquid will help the bonding material adhere to the tooth. Once your tooth is prepared, Dr. Kim will simply apply the tooth-colored putty and mold it to the proper shape and size. The material is then hardened with an ultraviolet light. The final step is polishing the area to give you a fresh, vibrant smile.

 

Receiving a white filling is a similar procedure. The first step is deciding what type of filling you want. Dr. Kim will present you with options and guide you to the right one. A local anesthetic is often utilized for these procedures to numb your tooth and the area around it. Dr. Kim will then drill out the area to remove the decay. A composite resin is used on the affected tooth or teeth. It is molded and sculpted over an adhesive gel that is placed on the tooth. After the resin has been applied an ultraviolet light is used to harden the resin, which is then polished to give you a perfect smile!

 

Dental bonding and white fillings are great solutions for you if your teeth are chipped or have large gaps. Realigning your teeth through these procedures is a great way to avoid possible periodontal problems that can lead to tooth loss. When teeth have large gaps, they tend to drift and when teeth drift they become harder to brush.

 

For more information about bonding and white filling, you can schedule a consultation with Dr. Wook Kim by calling 708-460-6666. 

CEREC

With CEREC technology, we are able to fully restore decayed, cracked or chipped teeth quickly and effectively. This chairside device is an incredible solution when it comes to creating full crowns, inlays/onlays and veneers. We do not have to send out molds out to a third party laboratory, you can have a complete restoration in just one visit.

 

CEREC restorations are made of compressed porcelain. It is not necessary for you to wear a temporary solution while your restoration is being crafted because it can be completed in a matter of minutes! Our patients are extremely comfortable throughout the procedure and the results have been incredible.

 

Before we use the device, Dr. Wook Kim will thoroughly clean the area, removing any plaque or decay. Once that is complete, the process is quite simple. The area of the restoration will be sprayed with a fine powder which allows the digital camera to take an accurate image. Once taken, the 3D image will appear on chairside screen where Dr. Kim is able to design the restoration right in front of you. Once the proper adjustments have been made, the system will begin to construct the restoration piece.

 

One of the coolest aspects of this system is that you can literally sit and watch as your veneer, crown or inlay/onlay is being created. The manufacturing process takes around 15 minutes. Upon completion, Dr. Kim will touch up the restoration by painting, polishing or glazing it before cementing it into your mouth. Most dental facilities have to send molds out to laboratories and will receive the restoration 1-2 weeks later. All in all, the procedure takes about an hour with CEREC!

 

Call Orland Dental Wellness today at 708-460-6666 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Wook Kim and see how CEREC can work for you!

Rotary Endodontics

Rotary Endodontics

Endodontics is a specialty provided to our patients as a way of treating infections and conditions of the nerves or roots of the teeth. In many cases, this means performing a root canal, which removes the tooth's pulp and nerves due to a deep infection. Rotary endodontics is a method of performing a root canal where an electric handpiece is used for a more effective, quick, and relaxing procedure.

 

Our dentist, Dr. Wook Kim, uses the electric tool for rotary endodontics in order to remove the infected tissues. A hole is drilled into the tooth, after which the tool helps remove the nerves, roots and tooth pulp. Afterward, it is filled with a material called gutta percha, and the tooth receives a crown after about 2-3 weeks.

 

Our patients find that getting a root canal is a much more comfortabl process without the sounds, vibrations, or smells of a traditional dental tool. What’s more, the combination of the technology of rotary endodontics with a local anesthetic enables us to provide a virtually painless root canal procedure for our patients. It takes about 30-45 minutes to complete the entire procedure, after which the patient can return home.

 

Call Orland Dental Wellness Center today at (708) 460-6666 to learn about having a root canal performed with rotary endodontics.

Diagnodent

Diagnodent

Here at Orland Dental Wellness Center, we utilize advanced dental technology and tools, including the Diagnodent. The Diagnodent is a tool that uses lasers to locate cavities underneath the surface of the tooth. Many cavities are hidden from examinations and even x-rays, but the Diagnodent can help find them with its fluorescent laser.

 

There are many reasons we use the Diagnodent for finding cavities or investigate other dental problems, including the following:

 

1. It is minimally invasive and performed without any probing or poking into the teeth. It simply glides over the tooth surface to find cavities or decay. This provides a painless experience for patients.

2. It is highly accurate. The Diagnodent detects cavities at any stage, whether they are in the first stage and not seen by X-rays or years old.

3. It finds cavities on the roots of the teeth, in the tooth surface or between the teeth, where they are very hard to find with other resources or x-rays.

4. It is done quickly. The Diagnodent is glided over the teeth and completed very fast.

 

If you fear you may have hidden cavities, the Diagnodent can help. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Wook Kim at 708-460-6666.

Electric Handpieces

Electric Handpieces

The original handpieces for dentistry were invented in the 1800's, and have come a long way since then. From handpieces that were controlled by food treadles to modern electric handpieces, the new dental technology provides the easiest cleanings and procedures ever.

 

Here at Orland Dental Wellness Center, we choose to use electric handpieces, as opposed to air-controlled, because of their many benefits. Electric handpieces are stronger and more stable, without vibrations or heat that some other devices often use. It is best for our patients with dental anxiety who have a hard time with the vibrating sensations of drills.

 

Our patients that need decay removed or cavities filled often visit our Orland Park dental practice simply because we use these electric handpieces. Electric handpieces don’t rely on vibration or smoke, and clear decay much more quickly. There aren’t loud and uncomfortable sounds while filling cavities either.

 

The electric handpiece is plugged in and uses an internal motor to spin the bur instead of air. This gives a precise treatment process, which improves the effectiveness for our dentist Dr. Wook Kim. Moreover, our patients have an easy, anxiety-free procedure.

 

If you are interested in having your dental procedures performed using electric handpieces, visit Dr. Wook Kim in Orland Park, IL.

Intraoral Camera

Intraoral Camera

The intraoral camera is one of the many types of modern technology used here at Orland Dental Wellness Center. We use the intraoral camera to find hidden dental problems in our patients, as well as for valuable dentist-patient interaction.

 

The intraoral camera is a handheld diagnostic and imaging tool that fits into different angles of the mouth. It is comfortable for the patient and easy for our dentist to use.

With the intraoral camera, Dr. Wook Kim is able to see a lot of problems with the patient’s dental health, including:

• Broken teeth
• Broken fillings
• Dental lesions
• Cavities
• Plaque
• Tartar
• Worn fillings
• Teeth arrangement

When we place the intraoral camera into the patient’s mouth, it begins taking pictures of their teeth, including looking for lesions, cavities, fillings that are broke, and the arrangement of their teeth. It is small, approximately the size of a dental mirror. It also provides an educational tool as we can show the patient what we are looking at when the images come up on the connected computer screen.

 

Visit us in Orland Park, IL to make use of the innovative intraoral camera in our high-tech dental practice.

Galileos 3-D Cone

Galileos 3-D Cone

Here at Orland Dental Wellness Center, we utilize technology that provides higher quality results for our patients, which includes using the Galileos 3D Coneimaging system. This awesome technology gives us a 3D view of the jaw area in order to create a treatment plan for dental implants and provide quality and accurate diagnosis for other dental situations.

 

The Galileos 3D Cone is a scanning machine to capture 2D and 3D images of the jaw and teeth arrangement. We use it in our practice when a patient is looking to get dental implants to replace missing teeth. With dental implants, a metal post is implanted into their jaw bone, so we need to provide a plan based on these images. The images we get are of the jawbone, gum lines, teeth and the roots of the teeth.

 

Benefits of using the Galileos 3D Cone imaging system include comfort, efficient diagnoses, and accurate implant treatment planning.  Instead of relying only on traditional 2D mages, the 3D images can be zoomed in and adjusted with the computer program, providing a look at the final results for the patient.

 

Call Dr. Wook Kim at 708-460-6666 to discuss the unique advantages of the Galileos 3D cone.

Extractions

Extractions

Many patients here at Orland Dental Wellness Center are in need of having one or more teeth pulled, which we refer to as extractions. There are several reasons a patient might visit us for an extraction, which include having an overcrowded mouth, wisdom teeth or impacted teeth, severe periodontal disease, or severe infection.

Dr. Wook Kim performs the following steps to complete an extraction:

1. A local anesthetic is applied to the area to numb it, or general anesthesia is used for more serious extractions, like wisdom teeth or impacted teeth. The latter lets the patient sleep during the procedure.


2. For impacted teeth, the gum and bone tissue is cut away before grabbing the tooth with forceps and pulling it out.


3. A back-and-forth motion is often used to loosen the tooth before pulling it.


4. Once it is removed, the dentist makes sure a blood clot begins to form. Gauze is packed in the socket and occasionally self-dissolving stitches are needed.

If you are in need of an extraction, visit Dr. Wook Kim in Orland Park, IL. We make sure patients feel as comfortable as possible with this intimidating procedure.

Mini Implants with Dentures

Mini Implants with Dentures

Dentures replace multiple missing teeth, but can be frustrating for patients when they are constantly moving and shifting. This can be embarrassing because it may happen while talking or eating a meal. By getting mini implants with dentures, our patients have more stability as the denture is placed securely over implants in their jaw bone.

The great thing about mini implants are that require less bone for implantation than regular size implants. Mini implants are smaller than traditional implants and include a titanium post being installed in the jaw bone of the missing teeth. They also can be placed by Dr. Wook Kim in a much shorter time than traditional dental implants. In fact, mini implants can be affixed in one procedure. Once the mini implants are placed, the dentures can be snapped right on the top of the post to hold them in place.

Mini implants with dentures are provided here at Orland Dental Wellness Center as a convenience to our patients. They allow the patient to wear their custom-made dentures without worrying about them shifting or falling out while eating or talking. The mini dentures are permanent and stable as the bone has closed around the post to hold it securely. Learn more about mini implants with dentures by visiting our clinic in Orland Park, IL.

Partial Dentures

Partial Dentures

At Orland Dental Wellness Center, we offer options when it comes to dentures. One of these options is partial dentures, which are great if you don’t need to have all of your teeth removed.

The main difference between a partial denture and a bridge is that the bridge is not removable as it is connected by two crowns, while the partial is removable and similar to full dentures. Not all patients need to have all their teeth removed, making partial dentures an excellent alternative.

Like full dentures, partial dentures are made with a flesh-colored base to go over the gums. The teeth in the dentures are made to match the patient’s natural teeth as well. In the beginning, they take a little adjusting to, but in time eating and talking with them becomes natural and automatic.

Patients that receive partial dentures from Dr. Wook Kim are encouraged to take good care of their dentures like they would with their teeth, including soaking them daily. If you have questions about partial dentures and whether or not they are for you, call our dental clinic at 708-460-6666.

Periodontal Health

Periodontal Health

Here at Orland Dental Wellness Center, we take our patient’s periodontal health very seriously. Oral health and proper hygiene practices are necessary to maintain healthy teeth and gums.

However, patients with gum disease are at risk of periodontal disease, which causes the loss of bone density and many other issues. For this reason, we offer dental services to help protect and maintain good periodontal health. It is important to understand the causes of periodontal disease which include:

• Family history of periodontal disease


• Poor oral hygiene


• Smoking and other bad habits


• Taking certain medications that affect the teeth and gums


• Illnesses and diseases like diabetes, cancer, and HIV


• Lack of treatment for gum disease

Some of the periodontal health procedures Dr. Wook Kim offers in our Orland office include deep cleanings, root planing and scaling, gross debridement and gum grafting. With continued periodontal treatment, patients are able to protect and save more of their natural teeth and prevent more serious complications. To have Dr. Wook Kim assess your current periodontal health, call us at 708-460-6666.

Dental Hygiene

Dental Hygiene

Here at Orland Dental Wellness Center, we offer our patients a variety of dental procedures, which begin with the dental hygiene appointment. This appointment includes education to teach patients about the right tooth brushing and flossing technique, reiteration of the importance of oral hygiene, and a dental exam to look for signs of other dental issues. Patients in Orland Park, IL visit Dr. Wook Kim for dental hygiene and check-up appointments twice a year to benefit fully from proper oral health.

Daily dental hygiene is essential for patients to begin doing at home. Patients are advised to brush and floss their teeth twice a day, and visit our office every six months. This ensures the best preventative measures for avoidance of future costly dental procedures. It also reduces the risk of gum disease, including periodontal disease. If a patient does have periodontal disease, we offer treatments for it, including deep cleanings, root scaling and planing.

Oral cancer screenings are also performed during each check-up in our office, which involves examining the teeth and gums, tongue, inside and outside of the mouth, the cheeks and the lips for signs of oral cancer.

Call our office today at (708) 460-6666 for a dental hygiene appointment.

Teeth Whitening

Teeth Whitening

Dr. Wook Kim provides many cosmetic dental procedures for our patients, including teeth whitening. This includes the tray whitening system and ZOOM! whitening, depending on the patient’s preferences. Some patients at Orland Dental Wellness Center love the ZOOM! whitening system because it is completed in just a single visit to our practice, while others love the customized tray whitening system.

Tray whitening is done in our office and at home. Custom trays are made to fit the patient’s teeth perfectly. They are filled with a whitening gel and placed on the patient’s teeth for a short period of time. After leaving our office, they will use the trays on their own for several days, during certain increments each day. Teeth are less sensitive after using the trays, and they work well due to being customized.

The other type of whitening offered in our office is ZOOM! teeth whitening, which uses a low intensity light and whitening gel, made from hydrogen peroxide. The lamp is placed over the teeth with the gel on, which activates the gel whitens the teeth by getting deep into the enamel. This is beneficial for patients wanting the whitening done in just an hour.

Visit our website at www.orlanddental.com to find out more about our teeth whitening procedures. We'd love to give you a whiter, brighter smile!

Dentures

Dentures

Dentures and partials help patients in Orland Park, IL replace their missing teeth with a removable oral device. It is one of the most common ways to make up for missing teeth, letting patients eat the food they want and smile confidently, without having their missing teeth obvious.

There are two main types of dentures provided here in our practice, including the following:

1. Immediate Full Dentures – Immediate dentures are created before the patient’s teeth are removed, and impressions are made of their teeth. These are made when the patient’s teeth must be removed for a medical or dental reason and they have enough natural teeth for the impressions. Once the teeth are removed, the dentures are already prepared for the patient.

2. Conventional Full Dentures – Conventional dentures are created after the teeth have been removed and the gum tissue is healed completely. This is a better option for patients who are already missing several or most of their teeth, prior to needing the dentures.

Patients are advised to take good care of their dentures by soaking and brushing them daily. This helps extend the life of the dentures. Partial dentures are also provided here at Orland Dental Wellness Center by Dr. Wook Kim. Contact us for more information about the denture process.

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.