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Biomimetic Dentistry So what’s ‘biomimetic’?  Think Luke Skywalker in The Empire Strikes Back, Episode 5. Luke had his epic battle with Darth Vader and lost his hand.  He’s in the med lab where robots are grafting  synthetic nerves, muscle and bone to rebuild his hand so that his fingers flex like normal, he can grip objects […]

Why Ozone? Simply because ozone kills the source(s) of all oral infection.  When treating a cavity we are removing mushy decay, but the ozone will kill the remaining bacteria in an otherwise healthy tooth structure that can lead to a new cavity. Hence, “recurrent” decay. Ozone can also kill the viruses that causes canker sores […]

Law prohibits health care providers from recommending that mercury fillings be removed due to health concerns; but I can advocate mercury filling removal because they crack teeth. Here’s our procedure for safe mercury removal as recommended by the International Academy of Oral Medical Toxicology (IAOMT). Mercury Removal: Use of a non-latex rubber dam to prevent […]

What is a crown? A crown is a restoration that traditionally covers or “caps” the entire tooth. (It was modern in the civil war.) Basically, a crown is a tooth shaped hat that fits over and around your tooth. The models featured in the photo above don’t have any crowns and we don’t believe you […]

Root canal therapy is needed when the nerve of the tooth dies. This can be caused by trauma to the tooth or bacterial infection. Extensive decay and leakage under existing restorations allow the bacteria to penetrate the nerve. The goal of Root Canal Therapy is to eliminate the infection. This is done by: Using small […]

We are proud to say Innovative Dental Solutions is kid tested, mother approved. That’s because the approach we take with treating your child is pain-free and requires no shots or anesthesia. Our dental team is highly trained in the care of your child to ensure that we create an enjoyable experience so they aren’t afraid […]

Dental radiographs (x-rays) are essential, preventative, diagnostic tools that provide valuable information not visible during a regular dental exam.  Without x-rays, problem areas may go undetected. Dental x-rays may reveal: Abscesses or cysts:  frequently seen on teeth with big fillings or ‘crowns’ Bone loss Cancerous and noncancerous tumors Decay between the teeth Developmental abnormalities: missing, […]

Hygiene is not only about having someone clean your teeth.  First and foremost, effective hygiene is about your own education and prevention.  Prevention helps avoid serious and costly dental problems and is the key to having a healthy, confident, beautiful smile. Like the beautiful smiles you see in the photo above – it all starts […]

Dr. Shin has been surgically placing implants since 2015. What are they? A dental implant is an artificial root that is placed in the bone.  After a period of healing, a crown is attached to your implant restoring original aesthetics and function. Why should I have one?  Missing teeth are not only aesthetically displeasing but […]

Bone Grafting after tooth loss: Why it’s important. To preserve the bone volume To protect the bone of adjacent teeth To avoid further tooth loss To make possible restoration either by implant or bridge The goal is to have your bone grow to fill the void left by tooth extraction and have no graft material […]