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In the waiting room, you will be greeted by your friendly Patient Service Representative who will get you started on your new patient paperwork.

Please come in 15 minutes before your appointment so you have time to complete your paperwork.

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You will meet with your dentist and dental hygienist to talk about your medical history. If you have any oral health worries or fears, you can feel comfortable sharing them with him or her—your comfort is most important, so we encourage you to ask questions.

Next, your dentist will likely examine your teeth, gums, and mouth, and take x-rays and/or panoramic radiographs. Panoramic radiographs help your dentist view unerupted or impacted teeth, as well as sinus conditions, and can detect lesions or fractures in the jaw.

This initial comprehensive exam is a no-risk way to learn the status of your oral health, and to learn how Dr. Peter Yi can help to address your dental needs.

Your dentist will discuss the comprehensive dental treatment plan he or she developed specifically for you. While your dentist will provide the expert guidance you deserve, your questions are always welcome and you always have the final say in your treatment.

Your treatment plan is designed to prevent small issues from getting bigger and more expensive, so it will address the problems that are bothering you now and may also identify others that could impact your long-term oral health.

After you’ve talked with your dentist, your Patient Service Representative will answer any questions or concerns you might have, including the payment options available and how your dental insurance works.

After your first dental visit, you will receive a copy of your dental treatment plan, which includes the price quote for your recommended treatments.

If you have any questions or if there’s anything you don’t understand, please call—we want to make sure you understand and feel comfortable with your recommended treatment.

No risks, no hidden fees

We will provide a clear, detailed estimate on the cost of your treatment plan in writing so you know what to expect.

The duration of the procedure is highly variable, largely because healing is often required in between steps of the procedure.

In some cases, when there is abundant jawbone tissue and the patient is in good health, some specialists offer “immediate loading”. In this single-day procedure, the implant and crown are placed simultaneously.

More commonly, the crown is fitted several months after implant placement, allowing the implant time to fuse with the jawbone. In cases involving bone grafting, the graft must first heal for several months before the implant can be placed. The implant must then integrate into the bone for several months before the crown can be adhered to the implant.

Dr. Peter Yi and his team will use their extensive expertise to guide you every step of the way during your implant process.

Yes, having dental x-rays plays a very important role in maintaining oral health throughout your lifetime. Dental x-rays enable the dentist to see the tooth structure that’s below the gum line and not visible during visual examinations. Plus, they can provide important information about the health of your jaws as well as detecting issues affecting your tooth roots. Today’s dental x-rays are one of the lowest radiation dose studies performed. A routine exam which includes 4 bitewings is about 0.005 mSv, which is less than one day of natural background radiation. It is also about the same amount of radiation exposure from a short airplane flight (~1-2 hours). Proper shielding is also used, which makes the potential risk even lower.

Most American children don’t see their family dentist until they are well over 2 years old, far later than is recommended by both dental and medical professionals. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that a child go to the dentist by age 1 or within six months after the first tooth erupts. Primary teeth typically begin growing in around 6 months of age.

Your child needs to have a routine dental checkup every six months, just like an adult. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry also recommends children be seen as soon as their first tooth emerges to look for signs of dental problems that are best treated early. Don’t skip appointments – dental checkups play an important role in establishing healthy habits that can last for the rest of your child’s life.

The best way to keep your teeth and gums healthy is to brush and floss regularly and make sure your child does the same. Also, avoid sugary and sticky snacks including sports drinks, and make sure your child wears a mouthguard when participating in sports.

Dr. Peter Yi knows having whiter teeth has now become the number one aesthetic concern of most patients. There are a number of ways to whiten teeth. The most popular method is an at home custom made tray system that will lighten teeth dramatically. Since tooth whitening only works on natural tooth enamel, it is important to evaluate replacement of any old fillings, crowns, etc. Replacement of any restorations will be done after whitening is complete to ensure the new restorations match your new shade.

Our take home whitening kit is a type of professional whitening that uses custom made trays and whitening gel available only through your dentist. We will take impressions of your teeth to make molds used to fabricate whitening trays. These will be given to you to take home along with prescription strength whitening gel to use in the trays. The whitening gel is then placed in trays that fit perfectly over your teeth.

Unlike strips, this process whitens all your natural teeth and may contain ingredients intended to provide maximum comfort. At-home professional tray whitening generally takes ten to 14 days, although you may notice results in as little as three to five days.

You already know that whitening works, but do you know how?

Stains on teeth can be classified in one of two ways: extrinsic or intrinsic. Extrinsic stains appear on the surface of your teeth. Intrinsic stains live between the microcracks in your enamel and deep within your dentin (the layer of your tooth underneath your enamel). Whitening toothpastes and mouth rinses may be able to remove some of the extrinsic stains on your teeth. But only teeth whitening agents can remove the stubborn extrinsic stains and the unsightly intrinsic stains that cause your teeth to look discolored.

Keep in mind though that whitening is not permanent. A touch-up maybe needed every several months, and more often if you smoke, drink coffee, tea, or wine. The touch- up is a process in which you utilize your custom trays and prescription strength gel to re-whiten the teeth. The touch-up will almost certainly take less time than the original whitening process.