Blog: Preventative Dentistry

The holidays are a time of celebration, joy, and delicious food. There is, of course, a dark side to all of those delights: dental danger.

With sugary treats and festive drinks everywhere, it’s easy to let your dental health slide this time of year. The good news is that protecting your smile doesn’t mean skipping out on the fun — it ...

When was the last time you visited your dentist in Glendale, CA? If you’re embarrassed by how long it’s been, don’t be! At Lucio H. Kim DDS, we understand life gets busy, and it’s easy to let dental appointments fall by the wayside. Whether it’s due to a hectic schedule, dental anxiety, or simply forgetting, there are countless reasons ...

Preventive dental care refers to simple steps that we can take to minimize our risk of encountering serious issues that threaten our dental health (like tooth decay and gum disease) but also afflictions that can threaten our overall well-being.

The Keys to Preventative Dental Care

One key aspect of preventative dental care takes place at home and in our personal ...

Even if you brush and floss twice each day or after every meal, you may not be doing it correctly. If you’re like many people—in a hurry or on the go—you may be rushing through oral hygiene routines or skipping them altogether.

Brushing and flossing are crucial to your long-term oral health. Your at-home routine, coupled with your Glendale, CA dentist’s ...

Why can't I just get a dental filling? Can't you just fill it, Doc?"

I get this question on an almost daily basis at my Glendale dental practice.
Of course you can get a dental filling. The choice of treatment should always be yours. But there are always some risks associated with getting a large dental filling instead of a

Hello all! Dr. Kim here. I hope you are all well during the coronavirus shut-in! I wanted to give you an update on what our Glendale dental office is doing to keep our patients and staff safe during the COVID-19 shutdown:

Dentistry is such a unique profession in many ways. Aerosols from the mouths of patients can be a risk factor ...

I see so many blogs about when the best time to see a dentist is.  Some say November because of health savings accounts and it gives you time to use the dental insurance for the year.  Some say January to have a fresh start and to get a good idea of what to plan for the year.  Some say to ...

Here’s to a Healthy new decade! 

Did you know that dental health is not isolated to only your mouth?

Recent research shows that oral health is linked to a multitude of overall health issues like coronary artery disease, diabetes complications, pregnancy complications and even Alzheimers.

Even if it’s “been a while” since you've been to your Glendale dentist, don’t lose hope! It’s never ...

People don’t go to the dentist for a lot of reasons. One of the main reasons is: “Nothing hurts”

Things don’t have to be hurting to have a problem. Diabetes doesn’t hurt until you pass out from a diabetic coma. High blood pressure doesn’t hurt until you have the heart attack.

Signs of Dental Problems

Here are some things to look out for ...

Preventive care is the foundation of a healthy and beautiful smile! Your home care routine combined with consistent visits to your dentist every six months gives your smile the attention it needs to last a lifetime.

Here are some other ways preventive care benefits you.

#1: Preventive Care Protects Your Overall Health

Are you aware of the direct connection your oral health has ...

If you have fallen behind with your professional dental care, it’s not too late to turn the page to a healthier, more confident smile. Glendale dentist Dr. Lucio Kim is not as concerned with where your oral health is now as much as where it’s going and how we can help. 

You can’t have healthy teeth without diligent oral hygiene and ...

Dr. Lucio Kim believes that prevention is the best medicine when it comes to your oral health, however, we also understand that optimum oral health begins at home. You and your dentist are partners, and together with regular cleanings and checkups, and an excellent home care routine, you can prevent a number of oral health issues such as periodontal ...

Your tooth is like an iceberg.

 A lot of important surfaces are underneath the gums and in between the teeth where the toothbrush simply cannot reach.

Why Should I Floss?

 Brushing is really just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to keeping your teeth for the rest of your life.  Once a cavity takes hold, it is very very difficult to ...

Really. I don't care if you brush.  

Sounds odd coming from a dentist.

But if you do one thing to keep your teeth until you die...or at least have any hope of keeping your teeth until you die, then FLOSS.  Floss, floss, floss. Then floss some more. Part of my job as a dentist is not only to fix your teeth ...