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Most people think braces are all about their teeth. While it is true orthodontics is meant to move your teeth into proper position, there’s more to it than that. To safely move your teeth with braces, you’re going to need healthy and stable gums (or periodontium—the tissues that support your teeth). For this reason it’s…

From a student handing out sweets for her classmates to an older married couple exchanging boxes of candy, Valentine’s Day is the time of year when people like to show affection by gifting sugary treats to their loved ones. Whether you’re on the giving or receiving end of Valentine’s Day candy, you can celebrate the…

Are dental implants painful? What You Need to Know Choose Chocolate on Valentine’s Day. The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been established, but there are multiple theories to explain the link between…

Thanks to Invisalign®, you can have a perfect smile without metal wires or brackets! February is Heart Month. Whether it is the result of tooth decay, gum disease, or injury, millions of people suffer tooth loss. Dental implants provide a strong replacement tooth root for fixed replacement teeth that are designed to match your natural…

Invisalign® Q&A: Are dental implants painful? What You Need to Know When it comes to straightening your smile, our team at Pristine Family & Implant Dentistry knows that having a mouth full of metal braces may not be your idea of fun. Luckily for you, Drs. Thomas and Sam Han can offer a cosmetic alternative:…

It’s estimated that up to four million people at any one time are wearing braces in the United States and Canada. But Drs. Thomas and Sam Han and our team at Pristine Family & Implant Dentistry know that braces have come a long way from the early days of orthodontics, so much so that these…

The average dental implant can last a lifetime if taken care of properly. In fact, studies have shown that the success rate of implants after ten years is about 90%! Of course, Drs. Thomas and Sam Han and our team know that the better you care for your implant, the longer it will last. There…

New Year’s Day marks the beginning of the calendar year in most parts of the world. The holiday is celebrated on January 1st of each year. Customs and celebrations vary by country, religion, and even individual desires. Whether celebrated quietly or with gusto, the day brings the start of new opportunities for those that observe…

At Pristine Family & Implant Dentistry, we are well-aware of the 25 million Americans who fear having to visit the dentist. Dental phobias are known to range anywhere from feeling mildly nervous to experiencing sweaty palms and even a racing heartbeat upon entering a dentist’s office. This anxiety can sometimes be so severe that it…