Since 1997, we have been servicing Heartland, Streetsville, Rexdale, Meadowvale, Oakville, Mississauga, Etobicoke, and Milton. Dr. Young Nam Kim, D.M.D., offers braces and clear aligners for your dental needs. If you are not sure which service is right for you or your family, feel free to give us a call to book an appointment today.
After completing dental school in 1992, and undergoing a 3-year clinical instruction at Boston University Hospital, Dr. Young Nam Kim emerged from Boston University as a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (D.M.D.) in 1997. Specializing as an orthodontist, he operates out of two addresses in Mississauga and Thornhill, drawing clients from areas such as Heartland, Streetsville, Rexdale, Meadowvale, Oakville, Mississauga, Etobicoke, and Milton.
After completing dental school in 1992, and undergoing a 3-year clinical instruction at Boston University Hospital, Dr. Young Nam Kim emerged from Boston University as a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (D.M.D.) in 1997. Specializing as an orthodontist, he operates out of two addresses in Mississauga and Thornhill, drawing clients from areas such as Heartland, Streetsville, Rexdale, Meadowvale, Oakville, Mississauga, Etobicoke, and Milton.
Services
Braces and aligners are the two services we offer, and they are the two main tools in any orthodontic toolbox. It is important to understand that while both are designed to achieve the same result - proper alignment of teeth - they work towards this goal in different ways. It is also important to note that both braces and aligners come with pros and cons, depending on your needs, and both will require regular personal maintenance.
A basic set of braces is comprised of metal brackets, archwires, and rubber bands. First we attach the metal brackets on the front of each tooth, then place the archwires on top of the brackets. Rubber bands are then attached to hooks on the brackets, and their elastic energy shifts the currently misaligned teeth into a desired alignment.
Ceramic braces are often described as traditional braces, but with brackets made of a clear ceramic compound, rather than metal. This is why they are sometimes called "clear brackets". In fact, some ceramic braces use tooth-colored wires, to reinforce the illusion further. However, ceramic braces have a number of important structural differences to consider.
Damon braces (also known as self-ligating) were invented by Dr. Dwight Damon in 1962. These braces are identical to traditional metal braces, except that the rubber bands are replaced by specialized clips. There are two main benefits to this change: fewer replacements and adjustments are required for clips than for rubber bands, and your teeth get aligned with less pressure.
Crowded teeth are the result of a jaw that is not large enough to accommodate all the teeth you have. This means that teeth are getting pushed together, twisted, or forced forward or backward. Having crowded teeth increases the difficulty of brushing and flossing properly, which naturally increases the risks of developing gum disease or suffering tooth decay.
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Hannah M.
Aug 05, 2020
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I went to him for 6 years and none of the times, he told me that I had large amount of tartar buildup. Dentist that he recommended didn't let me know that either. I was not happy with the top part of my teeth alignment and he didn't do anything. I paid roughly 9000 to get my braces do ne here and this is how uninformed I was. You better be Korean and older or else they won't care.
