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Smiles of Regret. Who Do You Choose to Restore Your Teeth?
Over the years I have had the opportunity to see cases of patients who came to me for initial consultation but ended up elsewhere for the completion of their dental work. Here are some cases where the...
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What is the Difference Between a Crown and a Veneer?
At a new patient consultation this week I was asked this question. In fact, this question comes up quite often. Technically … The difference between a crown and a veneer is how much tooth structure is...
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Details in the Fabric – Fine Cosmetic Dentistry is All About the Details
Whether you like the shape of your teeth to be more square or more rounded, the key to a life-like porcelain restoration is the details of translucency layering, internal color structure, and...
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Naturally Beautiful Smiles
Occasionally I have the pleasure to invite some of my patients to do a photo shoot for … fun ! Here are some samples of our latest collection of beautiful smiles. Whether it is a full mouth of...
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What is a Hybrid Prosthesis in Implant Dentistry?
Implant dentistry can really change people’s lives. In cases where there have been significant amounts of bone and tissue loss, this type of restoration allows the patient to regain both the function...
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Allergies and Toothache
The arrival of Spring induces allergy symptoms such as itchy/watery eyes, excess nasal irritation and drainage, dry cough, skin rash, etc. However, there is a unique symptom which occurs sometime in...
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How can I have a cavity if my tooth does not hurt?
Your tooth will only hurt if the cavity penetrates the chamber which houses the nerve inside your tooth. A cavity begins from the outside surface of your tooth and usually balloons inwards until it...
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From a patient who moved to Hawaii
Email dated June 23, 2011 to her parents. Aloha Dad and Momma, Dr. Jonathan Kam is my dentist who went to college at UCLA and Stanford. He told me that he knew Dr Nguyen from conferences and his...
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Why Should Adults Consider Orthodontic Treatments?
It is not uncommon that I recommend my patients to consider orthodontic treatments to straighten their teeth. Sometimes my adult patients’ initial reaction would sound something like: “I am too old...
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Cosmetic dentistry for men
Cosmetic dentistry is not only for women. A significant amount of my work involves enhancing the smiles of my male patients. Here is a case I finished 9 months ago. I just had the chance to see the...
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