- Dental ExaminationPatients are welcome to receive Juvéderm treatment while they are in the office for regular dental exams, cleanings, or procedures—so long as arrangements are made in advance.
- X-rays
- Oral Cancer ScreeningThe Velscope VXTM is the most powerful tool available for assisting in the discovery of oral abnormalities. The Velscope's distinctive blue spectrum light causes the soft tissues of the mouth to naturally fluoresce. Healthy tissues fluoresce in distinctive patterns- patterns that are visibly disrupted by trauma or disease. Using the Velscope, a wide variety of oral abnormalities can be discovered-often before they are visible to the unassisted eye. Discovering soft tissue abnormalities is particularly important in the fight against oral cancer. Because the Velscope Vx assists in early detection, cancer can be caught before it has time to spread, potentially saving lives. Velscope is one of the latest tool/technology used in our dental office to provide an advanced level of patient care.
- Teeth CleaningDepending on your periodontal and overall health, we may or may not start or complete a dental cleaning on your first visit. Most patients will receive a cleaning on their first visit. However, health conditions or other circumstances may prevent the initiation of dental cleaning. We will perform a comprehensive oral evaluation to determine what type of cleaning is necessary.
- Fluoride TreatmentFluoride is a mineral that occurs naturally in all water sources including oceans, lakes and rivers. Research shows that fluoride helps prevent cavities in children and adults by making teeth more resistant to the acid attacks that cause cavities and fluoride can also help repair the early stages of tooth decay. There are tow ways to obtain fluoride: topically and systemically. Topical fluoride is the type of fluoride received at the dental office and at home from tooth paste and mouth rinses. Systemic Fluoride is ingested through public water supply. The maximum reduction in tooth decay occurs when fluoride is available systemically and topically. Studies show that community water fluoridation prevent at least 25 percent of tooth decay in children and adults.
- Fillings
- VeneersIf your teeth are chipped, cracked or stained, veneers may be your solution to a beautiful smile of your dreams. Veneers are thin porcelain restoration that covers the front side of your teeth to repair broken, discolored, crooked teeth and to close gaps between teeth. Veneers are custom made and designed to achieve the best smile possible!
- CrownsOur newly remodeled office incorporates the latest dental care technologies: digital radiographs with 90% less radiation exposure than conventional dental radiographs, latest in sterilization equipments, ONE day crown restoration with the CEREC 3D technology. To emphasize patient comfort, our amenities includes personalized DVD entertainment, cable TV, music and hand paraffin wax treatment.
- Bridges
- Restorative Dentistry
- Root Canal TreatmentRoot canal treatment is necessary when the nerve inside the tooth becomes inflamed or diseased as caused by injury to the tooth, large cavity, cracked or broken tooth. Root canal treatment removes the diseased nerve tissue, clean and seal the nerve space. Root canal treatment can stop dental discomfort and prevent extraction of the tooth.
- Gingivectomy and Gingivoplasty
- Deep CleaningPeriodontal disease (gum disease) is the inflammatory disease that destroys the gum and supporting structures around the teeth. The disease is caused by bacteria surrounding the teeth and gum tissue. Treatment for periodontal disease ranges from improving brushing, flossing at home and regular cleaning at the dental office for gingivitis (mild gum disease) to scaling and root planning (the cleaning of infected root surfaces) for moderate periodontal disease and finally gum surgery for severe periodontal disease. Our goal is to treat and eliminate periodontal disease and establish good stable oral health.
- DenturesIn the past, when people lost their tooth or teeth, partial dentures and full dentures were the solution. However, in the 1950s, Professor Per-Ingvar Branmark of Sweden unintentionally discovered the present day dental implant mechanism. Professor Per-Ingvar Branmark noticed that when titanium metal was surgically placed into the bone, the implant adheres to the bone with great tenacity. With the advancement of dental procedures due to the professor's discovery, implants instead of dentures offer a great solution for replacing missing dentition. Not only does the implanted tooth give patients the look and feel of a natural tooth, chewing and speech problems caused by the missing tooth may be restored or improved. More importantly, wearing partial or full dentures overtime may cause the loss of bone structure in the jaw and having dental implants will help preserve the bone structure of the face and maintain a more pleasing facial profile.
- Dental ImplantsDental implants are performed with the collaboration of the dental team consisting of the treatment coordinator, the general dentist, and the surgeon: either the periodontist or oral surgeon. There are three major steps to the dental implant. First, an operation performed by the surgeon places the implant into the jaw bone. The implant acts like the root or anchor of the tooth. A waiting period of about 4-6 months will allow healing and fusion of the implant to the bone. Second, another surgical procedure performed by the surgeon consists of placing a healing cap on top of the implant. Allowing approximately 2 weeks of healing, the general dentist will then remove the healing cap and replace it with an abutment. An abutment is an attachment that connects the implant to the crown. In the third and final step, the crown is placed on top of the abutment.Some implant procedures may combine steps one and two, but regardless of the method chosen, the final result of the dental implant provides the look and feel similar to natural teeth.
- Oral Surgery
- Gum Surgery
- Tooth Extractions
- Invisalign OrthodonticsCompared to other teeth aligners, Invisalign feels better to wear which increases the likelihood patients will wear it as instructed and reach their goals.
- BracesInvisalign custom teeth aligners provide a clear alternative to traditional braces and extensive orthodontic work for many dental patients age 21 and up. Dr. Yang is an experienced dentist and a well-trained and certified Invisalign provider. If you’re looking for an affordable and convenient way to improve your smile, contact Dr. Yang to arrange a free consultation.
- Teeth WhiteningDepending on the method chosen to whiten your teeth, the ingredients may differ. The active agent that actually whitens teeth is either 1) carbamide peroxide or 2) hydrogen peroxide. A thickening agent of glycerin, glycol, or glycerol helps to contain the whitening agent to stay on your teeth instead of spilling onto unintended areas such as the gums. All of the thickening agents have a drying effect on the teeth. The drying effect may lead to discomfort such as temperature sensitivity but will not inhibit the health of your teeth. To counteract the drying effect of thickening agents, some thickening agents are water-based which work to re-hydrate the teeth. Since tooth whitening may lead to sensitivity, some methods, but not all, may contain desensitizing agents of fluoride, potassium nitrate, or chitosan. In addition, some brands have flavoring additives to improve the whitening experience.
- Cosmetic DentistrySteve Yang, a Renton, WA dentist, proudly offers Juvéderm cosmetic services to help patients to look and feel their best. Juvéderm is the world’s top selling collection of dermal fillers. In conjunction with cosmetic dentistry, Juvéderm treatment can enhance the overall esthetic and appearance of your desired smile.
- General Dentistry