Boost Whitening System - SaySmile Dental

Meet Dr. Kim

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Dr. Nuri Kim is a gifted dentist treating patients from in and around Frisco, Texas at her welcoming practice, SaySmile. Dr. Kim provides a broad range of services to help her patients improve and protect their dental and oral health including root canals, teeth whitening, braces, dental implants, and wisdom teeth removal.

Dr. Kim completed her undergraduate with outstanding achievements in biochemistry at UCLA and then earned her doctor of dental surgery from UCLA School of Dentistry in 2009. She stays current with the most up-to-date dental practices by participating in continuing education courses and investing in new technologies to deliver the comfort and quality of dentistry to her patients.

Dr. Kim says, “I am very blessed and thankful to have a rewarding profession. My goal is to give every patient a wonderful dental experience and provide individualized care to achieve a healthy, beautiful smile. It is a great honor to treat my patients and be part of improving their oral health in relations to overall health.” She always knew her profession would enable her to be of service to others. Through her involvement in various mission trips and her home church, she has strengthened her inner character to listen with her heart, allowing her to connect with her patients and provide the best possible service.

Dr. Kim grew up in Los Angeles, California, and currently resides in Carrollton, Texas. She lives with her husband, Jae and her two kids, April and Andrew. She enjoys traveling, building Legos, and drinking sea salt coffee.

Services

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Root canal therapy is an advanced dental treatment that’s used to remove decay and debris from the interior of a tooth. This protects and preserves the blood vessels, nerves, and other delicate tissue found inside of a tooth when decay reaches the pulp. Dr. Kim uses special tools and techniques to reach and clean the inside of a tooth. This procedure can save your natural teeth from needing an extraction. If you live in or around Frisco, Texas and need a root canal performed schedule an appointment with SaySmile today.

Q & A

Root Canal

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If you’re ready to change your smile for the better, Dr. Nuri Kim offers effective and safe teeth whitening treatments from her practice, SaySmile. She’s helped patients from in and around Frisco, Texas to achieve the bright white smiles of their dreams with in-office teeth whitening treatments. If you’re ready to brighten your smile, make an appointment for teeth whitening with Dr. Kim today.

Q & A

Teeth Whitening

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If you live in or around Frisco, Texas and need to have your wisdom teeth taken care of, Dr. Nuri Kim at SaySmile offers comprehensive and compassionate examinations and, if necessary, extractions. It’s very common for people to need their wisdom teeth removed, either due to space issues or because the teeth don’t erupt correctly. Whatever your situation, Dr. Kim will help protect your smile and dental health.

Q & A

Wisdom Teeth

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Accomodations

Digital X-Ray & 3D CBCT
Delivers significant lower radiation exposure compared to conventional and provides detailed images of the bone
Kids Friendly
Our office provides kids TV entertainment, plumbed in nitrous oxide (laughing gas) if needed and complimentary treasure box dental toys/fun activity booklet
Clean Dental Water Technology
The water that is used in our dental chair delivery units and sterilizing the instruments is supplied by our water purification unit

We Speak The Following Languages:

- Korean
- Spanish

Insurances Accepted

Our office accepts and honors all PPO insurances and most dental insurance plans. And we will gladly file your insurance claims as a courtesy. The following are just a few of the dental insurance carriers we're providers for. We also accept MCNA and Dentaquest CHIP/Medicaid to better serve our pediatric patients.

What are crowns?

A dental crown, sometimes called a cap, is a dental device that fits over a tooth. Crowns are used for a variety of reasons including protecting damaged and decayed teeth, covering large fillings, securing dental bridges, as a part of a dental implant, or covering cosmetic issues like uneven sizing or shapes. Crowns are typically made from porcelain because it can be tinted to match the surrounding teeth. Often, a crown will have a metal inside and a porcelain coating to make the device stronger but still natural looking.

What are some of the dental issues that crowns are used to treat and correct?

Dr. Kim uses crowns for a variety of purposes including:

Securing a dental bridge filling a gap caused by lost teeth
Protecting teeth weakened from decay or following a large filling or root canal treatment
As the prosthetic tooth part of a dental implant
To cover a tooth affected by interior staining
To create a uniform appearance if the teeth are uneven or misshapen

How are crowns placed?

In most cases, Dr. Kim can place a crown in just two visits. During the first appointment, Dr. Kim will treat any damage or decay and remove a thin layer of enamel so the crown will fit in with your surrounding teeth. She’ll make a mold of your tooth, which is used in a dental lab to create a custom crown that fits in perfectly with your other teeth. Then you’ll be fitted with a temporary crown while your permanent crown is being manufactured. At the next appointment, Dr. Kim will fit your permanent crown onto your tooth. Once the crown is bonded to your tooth, she’ll buff and polish the tooth to smooth out any roughness and to make it shine like a natural healthy tooth.

How do I take care of a dental crown?

Crowns are easy to take care of. You just need to brush and floss like with your natural teeth and attend regular bi-annual dental appointments. While the crown won’t decay, you still need to keep it clean to protect your gums and surrounding teeth. You should also avoid crunching on ice or hard candy which can cause chips or cracks.

How long will a dental crown last?

With proper care, a crown can last for 15 years or more.

Are there any foods I need to avoid while I have braces?

You should stay away from hard or sticky foods that might either break your braces or get stuck in them. You’ll want to avoid gum, taffy, and other sticky candies. You’ll also want to cut up raw fruits and vegetables before you eat them.

What is a deep cleaning?

A deep dental cleaning is another name for a treatment called root planing or scaling. Deep cleaning removes tartar and plaque from not only the visible parts of the teeth but also beneath the gum line. Dr. Kim may use a local anesthetic and specially designed tools to clean the teeth exposed by periodontal pockets. This treatment is an excellent preventive treatment for periodontal disease.

Why would I need a deep cleaning?

Dr. Kim may suggest deep cleaning treatments for patients who are showing signs of gingivitis and periodontal disease. According to date from the CDC, over half of American adults show some signs of periodontal disease. These signs include inflammation of the gums and the development of periodontal pockets where the gums start to pull away from the teeth. A deep cleaning should remove any plaque or tartar buildup so that fresh new tissue can regrow around the teeth to provide support. While routine brushing and flossing can remove soft and loose plaque, if you start to show sign of periodontal disease like bleeding or red gums, Dr. Kim may suggest deep cleaning to treat the condition before it progresses, potentially leading to tooth loss.

If you are showing symptoms of periodontal disease, Dr. Kim may want to see you every three months to check on your teeth and gums to make sure that treatment is effective and your gums are healing.

What happens during a deep cleaning?

During a deep cleaning treatment, Dr. Kim will numb the portion of your mouth to be treated. Depending on the depth of cleaning required, she may only treat a quarter of your mouth at a time, although in many cases the whole mouth can be treated in one session. After the local anesthetic has taken effect, Dr. Kim uses special tools to clean the visible surfaces of the teeth as well as the roots exposed by periodontal pockets. She’ll also smooth away, or plane, any rough areas where bacteria is likely to collect in the future.

Do I need to do anything special to take care of my teeth after a deep cleaning?

Following a deep cleaning, Dr. Kim will provide you with special instructions on how to brush and floss your teeth. She may also prescribe an antibacterial mouthwash to use after the treatment. You may experience some tenderness following treatment, but an over-the-counter painkiller should help.

What are dental implants?

Dental implants are individual replacements for lost teeth. A dental implant includes a titanium post, an abutment, and a crown. The titanium post is inserted into your jaw and acts like a replacement root. This is important as the roots of your teeth provide stimulation and support to your jawbone, helping to keep it strong and healthy. The abutment connects the post to the crown. The crown is the false tooth that corrects your smile and helps keep the neighboring teeth in place. Dental implants are a popular solution to lost adult teeth as they look very natural and are taken care of the same way as natural teeth.

Why would I need dental implants?

Dental implants can replace a single tooth or all of your teeth. Dr. Kim will provide individualized advice on whether or not dental implants are the best option for you to replace any lost teeth.

How are dental implants placed?

If your gums and jaw are healthy, you’ll need three visits to complete the installation of your dental implants. You may need additional appointments if bone grafting is necessary to strengthen your jaw to support the implants. Once Dr. Kim is satisfied with the health of your jaw, the installation will begin.

The titanium posts will be implanted into the jaw during the first appointment. Then several weeks later, to allow the titanium to fuse with your jaw, the abutment will be placed with temporary crowns. If you’re having implants to fill a gap between natural teeth a mold will be taken of the gap and the surrounding teeth. This mold will allow the dental lab technicians to create the crowns for your implants that fit exactly into your mouth and look natural with its neighbors. During the final appointment, your custom crown is attached and buffed and shined to create a smooth, natural looking false tooth.

How long will a dental implant last?

With proper care, your dental implants should last a lifetime.

How do I take care of my dental implants?

You take care of dental implants the same way you would care for natural teeth. Brush them at least twice a day, floss at least once a day, and see Dr. Kim for regular dental checkups. While the implants will not decay or stain, it’s still important for Dr. Kim to keep an eye on your overall oral health.

If you’ve lost any of your adult teeth and think that implants might be a good solution for you, talk to Dr. Kim at SaySmile about your options.

What causes tooth staining and discoloration?

Your teeth may become yellow and stained for a variety of reasons. Certain foods and beverages are common contributors to discoloration for example when you drink coffee, tea, or red wine. Also, foods with high acidity like citrus fruits or soda can contribute to staining because the acid temporarily softens the enamel. Tobacco also causes significant yellow and brown tooth staining. Certain medications, diseases, and trauma may also lead to discoloration.

Why should I choose professional dental teeth whitening over a drugstore kit?

Professional teeth bleaching with Dr. Kim at SaySmile is a quicker and more effective treatment than any over the counter products you can buy at your local drugstore. The bleaching agent is stronger because it’s administered and supervised by a trained dental healthcare professional, and it’s further activated by exposure to a special light that stimulates the bleaching agents.

While the drugstore kits are safe, Dr. Kim will provide a thorough exam before bleaching your teeth to ensure they’re healthy enough for the treatment and to confirm that the discoloration will be effectively removed with the treatment. Some staining, mainly discoloration due to certain medications or trauma, is from the interior of the teeth and isn’t’ removed by surface bleaching.

What happens during Dr. Kim’s in-office teeth whitening procedure?

Before your whitening treatment begins, Dr. Kim will clean and examine your teeth. She’ll treat any decay or damage before beginning the whitening treatment. To start the treatment, Dr. Kim will place a soft plastic guard in your mouth to prevent the whitening gel from touching your gums or lips. Then she’ll carefully apply an innovative, hydrogen peroxide gel to your teeth. The gel is light activated which boosts the whitening process. Dr. Kim will then direct the special light at your teeth, and you’ll relax for approximately 15 minutes. When the lightening process is complete, the gel will be wiped away and the retainer removed. The whole process will take between 45-90 minutes. You’ll notice the effects of treatment right away.

Will teeth whitening hurt?

Teeth whitening doesn’t hurt. Some patients may experience sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures following treatment, but this sensation usually fades within a day or so. You can also get right back to normal activities after treatment; you won’t need any recovery time.

Meet Dr. Kim

Services

Braces

Crowns

Dental Deep Cleaning

Root Canal

Dental Implants

Teeth Whitening

Veneers

Wisdom Teeth

$199 In-office Teeth Whitening

Proven, effective, long lasting results with award-winning Opalescence Boost Whitening System

Accomodations

Digital X-Ray & 3D CBCT

Kids Friendly

Clean Dental Water Technology

We Speak The Following Languages:

- Korean - Spanish

Insurances Accepted

Braces Q & A

What are braces?

How are braces applied?

How do braces work?

How should I take care of my teeth while I am wearing braces?

At what age are braces most effective?

Are there any foods I need to avoid while I have braces?

Crowns Q & A

What are crowns?

What are some of the dental issues that crowns are used to treat and correct?

How are crowns placed?

How do I take care of a dental crown?

How long will a dental crown last?

Are there any foods I need to avoid while I have braces?

Dental Deep Cleaning Q & A

What is a deep cleaning?

Why would I need a deep cleaning?

What happens during a deep cleaning?

Do I need to do anything special to take care of my teeth after a deep cleaning?

Root Canal Q & A

What is root canal therapy?

What happens during a root canal treatment?

Why would I need a root canal?

If my tooth is decayed on the inside, is it better to have a root canal or an extraction?

Dental Implants Q & A

What are dental implants?

Why would I need dental implants?

How are dental implants placed?

How long will a dental implant last?

How do I take care of my dental implants?

Teeth Whitening Q & A

What causes tooth staining and discoloration?

Why should I choose professional dental teeth whitening over a drugstore kit?

What happens during Dr. Kim’s in-office teeth whitening procedure?

Will teeth whitening hurt?

Veneers Q & A

What are veneers?

Why would I need veneers?

How are veneers placed?

How do I take care of my new veneers?

How long do veneers last?

What are the benefits of veneers?

Wisdom Teeth Q & A

Should all wisdom teeth be removed?

What symptoms indicate that I might have a problem with my wisdom teeth?

What happens during wisdom teeth extraction?

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 What happens during wisdom teeth extraction?