Tooth loss doesn’t just affect your appearance. It can also impact your jawbone health. When a tooth is lost, the bone beneath it shrinks due to a lack of stimulation. This process, known as bone resorption, often changes your facial structure and makes future dental treatments more complex. Fortunately, dental implants offer a powerful solution by preserving […]
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Porcelain veneers are known for their strength and natural appearance, but they aren’t immune to wear and tear. If one breaks or detaches, it’s important to act quickly. At Softouch Dental Care, Dr. Michael Chung and Dr. Ashley Chung – graduates of one of the country’s top dental schools – help patients restore their smiles with efficient, high-quality treatment. Here’s
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Professional whitening treatments can do wonders for your confidence. However, individuals with sensitive teeth may wonder if they can still enjoy these benefits. Many people worry that teeth whitening will lead to sharp or lingering pain. The truth is that sensitivity doesn’t have to stand between you and a whiter smile. With expert guidance and gentle techniques,
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Are you fed up with neck and shoulder pain that just won’t go away? The root cause could be your jaw. Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ or TMD) doesn’t just affect your mouth. It can also radiate discomfort to areas like your neck, shoulders, and upper back. At Softouch Dental Care, Dr. Michael Chung brings over 15 years of
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Have you been waking up with a dry mouth, sore jaw, or headaches? These could be more than minor annoyances. They might be warning signs of sleep apnea. Unaddressed sleep apnea can affect your teeth, gums, and jaw. The good news is that you can take steps to prevent these issues. At Softouch Dental Care, Dr. Michael
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Many people put off dental appointments because they’re worried about discomfort or a long healing period. Are you part of this group? What if there were a way to make the recovery process faster and easier? Laser dentistry is changing the game by helping patients heal sooner and with less pain and swelling. At Softouch Dental Care in
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When a tooth needs to be extracted, most patients want to know one thing: How soon can I replace it? Dental implants are a trusted, long-lasting solution for missing teeth, but deciding when to place the implant is just as important as choosing to get one. Should you do it right away or wait until your
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Your braces may be straightening your teeth, but your smile might still feel “off” because of your gumline. Or, perhaps you’ve noticed a little too much gum showing, even with Invisalign® trays in place. In some cases, a gum lift can work alongside these orthodontic treatments to enhance your results. At Softouch Dental Care, Dr. Michael Chung, a Las
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When you invest in your smile, you want the results to last. This is especially true if you’ve chosen white fillings for their natural appearance. At Softouch Dental Care, Dr. Michael Chung – a general and cosmetic dentist with over 15 years of experience – offers these teeth-colored restorations for patients seeking a more discreet solution. He often
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When you look in the mirror, do you notice that one side of your face is different from the other? Facial asymmetry is more common than you might think, and in some cases, it’s caused by underlying jaw misalignment. If your bite isn’t properly aligned, it can affect your appearance and oral health. This is where physiologic/neuromuscular dentistry comes
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“Dr. Chung is the best, he has cared for me for over 15 years. He is always available. He has been attentive and taken care of all my issues before they were painful or bad. He has helped me with a good program for taking care of my teeth and they are beautiful. I receive complements about my pretty teeth and smile. The staff is attentive to detail they have prevented the things we dread. I have great respect for his care and his opinions and so happy to have found him.”
