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Importance of dental care before/during/ and post pregnancyI do not know if it is just me, but everything runs in cycles in our dental office. In the last few weeks, our dental office hashad experienced many patients that are pregnant. Congratulatory and happy times are the norm. However, for somepregnant patients the dental visits were emergencies. The last thing an expectant mother needs is more complicationscaused by teeth or gums. I think a few recommendations can greatly aid in a pleasant dental experience before/during/postpregnancy.If you are planning to have a child, a good place to visit is not only your medical doctor, but also your family dentist.Both doctors can guide you through your pregnancy so you can have the most pleasant experience. A comprehensive

Dental maintenance can save you over $100,000.00 in your lifetime!I thought I tell you a conversation I had with a patient this week concerning his dental condition. This new patient came to my office complaining of a wisdom tooth that was bothering him for awhile. Upon examination of his mouth, I noticed other issues such as his gums and some cavities. I asked the patient his dental habits such as flossing, brushing, and rinsing with an antiseptic oral rinse (Listerine). The patient’s response was “I don’t have time.” This is a typical response by many patients who tend to neglect their teeth and gums. ...

Dental Dentures: Removable/Fixed Complete/PartialAre you a person who has had problems with your teeth all your life? Maybe youhave had troubles since you were a child with cavities or you currently have periodontal (gum)disease. Just maybe you have problems with things as simple as chewing and eating.However for you these routine daily tasks are a major effort on your part because your teethhurt. But this is not the worst of your problems because the thing that bothers you the mostis that you can not smile because you are ashamed of your teeth. All of your life you hadproblems and now you want to finally do something about it. I say that is great! However, likeso many others, you are so confused as to what are the best options for you. I completelyunderstand your confusion. In fact with so much information on the internet and television,it is even more overwhelming. Well, I am glad you are here so that I may put some light onthis matter which may aid in your decision.Let me start with a general explanation of dentures. Basically, dentures can beclassified into two categories: removable or fixed. Removable denture is by definitiona denture that you can remove by yourself. A complete denture replaces allyour teeth and a partial denture only replaces the missing teeth. A complete dentureon the upper stays in place by suction, whereas a partial denture clips onto theremaining teeth as anchors. On the lower jaw, a complete denture rests on theremaining bone for retention and a lower partial denture like the upper stays inits place by grasping onto the remaining teeth with clasps.This is a basic explanation of dentures as a whole. But as you know every patient’s conditionand situation is different concerning dentures: from the current condition of teeth or absenceof teeth to patient’s occlusion (your jaw relationship). Only an experienced and qualified dentistcan give you the best recommendation for you. What are you waiting for? A brand new smileis waiting for you. Imagine: no more pain, eating whatever you like, and having a beautiful newsmile. Priceless. So if you are ready; and it sounds like you are, please call our office at715-849-5667 to get a consult with Dr. Kim on your next set of dentures.Beautiful Smiles for Today and Tomorrow!

Dental Implants: Enjoy your Life to the Fullest.Dental implants have finally have become the norm for replacing teeth in today’s dental treatment. Today with dental advancements we are not only able to replace missing teeth, but restore them esthetically. We now have the dental technology to aid in the placing and restoring of beautiful porcelain crowns, bridges, and dentures. Dental implants are completely biocompatible screws made of titanium that fuse with the bone to act like the roots of your teeth so that porcelain crowns, bridges, and dentures can be placed. If you have not given this much thought, maybe you should take ...

Traditional Orthodontics (Braces), Invisalign, 6 Month Smiles … What Is It All About?Are you one of those people who are self-conscious of your teeth because they are either too crowded or have big gaps? Have you taught yourself to keep your upper lip tight so you do not show your teeth? Do people think you are not happy because you never smile?Well if you have answered YES to any of the above questions, maybe it is time for you to ask what options are available to attain your new beautiful smile. Depending on your needs, you may have a new smile within ...

All Porcelain Crowns, Veneers and Bridges: Art and Technology in DentistryMy father-in-law use to say that he was fortunate to have practiced during the “Golden Age” of dentistry where the advent of new materials and techniques had made the profession of dentistry a rewarding and satisfying career. I have to completely agree with my father-in-law that dentistry is a wonderful profession, but I have to add that today we are in the “Platinum Age” of dentistry. Today’s advancement in technology has contributed to a plethora of new materials and techniques which are better and more conservative than ever before. We are ...

Wausau, WI DentistSeptember 2013By Dr. James S. KimSedation Dentistry …Which option is best for you? Nitrous Oxide, Oral, or IV SedationIf you love living in Wausau, WI you probably enjoy the change of the seasons. Having lived in the Midwest all my life, Autumn is my favorite time of the year in Wisconsin. I love the cool crisp air and the beautiful color from the ever changing foliage. It also reminds me of late afternoon naps. ...