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!

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.