Are you doing enough to keep your smile safe during the crucial time during your life as a teen? When you are a teen, you often tend to place your social settings at the forefront, which can cause you to make poor decisions in regard to the health of your teeth and gums. Instead, make sure you're aware of the... read more »

Do you ever wish you had a smile makeover that can make your teeth and gums shine? Do you ever look at movie stars in a magazine and wish that was you? If so, seek out the use of cosmetic dentistry treatments. Cosmetic dentistry is designed to take average smiles and turn them into above average smiles. Through the use... read more »

Do you feel embarrassed about your teeth? Do you wish you can have a beautiful smile? If so, dental veneers may be right for you! Our dentist, Dr. Jamie Choi with Jamie P. Choi, DDS in San Jose, California, understands how important a smile is, and is happy to talk to you about dental veneers and how they can improve... read more »

Protecting your smile from the risks of enamel erosion include being aware of all factors associated with its prevalence, and what you can do to help minimize these risks. Furthermore, it is always a good idea to understand treatment methods for dental erosion to not only lower your risk but also help treat it if it should be occurring. Listed... read more »

An abscess is a collection of pus that forms above the gum line. It is usually the result of a chip, crack, or a cavity in one of your teeth, causing bacteria to reach the inner part of your tooth more easily, leading to infection. The infection can build up and ooze out, creating an abscess. Thankfully, our team can... read more »

Have you ever seen an individual with a lip or tongue ring and felt it was something you had to have? Although they can be viewed as stylish and fashionable, they do come with oral health risks. Mouth jewelry can lead to numerous oral health ailments including dental damage and gum tissue injury. Most lip and tongue rings are designed... read more »

Are you prepared for an advanced tooth restoration such as dental crowns or dental veneers? Deciding which treatment is best for you doesn’t have to be problematic. If your tooth enamel has been damaged or if the tooth split or fractured, a dental crown is often the better choice as it can help protect the tooth much better than a... read more »

Are you familiar with CEREC and its effect on your smile? Does your smile require a tooth restoration? With CEREC® dental crowns, you can fully restore teeth above the gum line by covering and concealing damaged teeth. One of the key features of CEREC dental crowns is that they can be designed and installed in a single day. Thanks to... read more »

How can you feel better, find extra energy, keep your body healthy, and provide your teeth with extra strength and durability? Though it sounds like this would be difficult, the answer is quite simple — good nutrition. To help maintain your teeth and overall health, you can make an effort to eat better. Our dentist, Dr. Jamie Choi, and all... read more »

Planning and treating oral emergencies is vital for a successful and speedy recovery. Some oral emergencies require a minimal amount of care, such as the times where gauze needs to be applied to stop the bleeding. However, there are times where fact acting is required to ensure an optimal result with your recovery. Listed below are some common oral emergencies... read more »