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Root Canal vs. Extraction of Molar

Choosing the Right Treatment for Molar Pain: Root Canal or Extraction? When molar tooth pain strikes, it can be overwhelming to decide between saving your tooth with a root canal or opting for extraction. At Kim Dentistry, your dentist in…
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Misalignment After Wisdom Tooth Removal: When to Call Your Dentist

Bite Changes After Wisdom Teeth Are Common — But Not Always Something to Wait Out Getting your wisdom teeth out is one of the most common dental procedures there is, but the recovery period raises a lot of questions, many…
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How Nicotine Pouches Affect Your Gum Health

“Smokeless” Does Not Mean Risk-Free for Your Mouth Nicotine pouches like Zyn, On!, and Rogue have become a popular smokeless alternative to cigarettes and chewing tobacco. They don’t require spitting, they don’t produce smoke, and they’re widely marketed as a…
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How Nicotine Pouches Affect Your Gum Health

“Smokeless” Does Not Mean Risk-Free for Your Mouth Nicotine pouches like Zyn, On!, and Rogue have become a popular smokeless alternative to cigarettes and chewing tobacco. They don’t require spitting, they don’t produce smoke, and they’re widely marketed as a…
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How Daily Habits Affect Your Dental Health More Than You Realize

Small Lifestyle Choices That Impact Your Smile Many people assume that dental health depends mainly on genetics or occasional dental visits. In reality, daily habits play one of the biggest roles in determining the long-term health of your teeth and…
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What Happens If You Ignore a Toothache?

Why Tooth Pain Should Never Be Ignored in Lansing Toothaches are one of the most common reasons people seek emergency dental care. While some people hope the pain will disappear on its own, tooth pain is usually a warning sign…
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What To Eat After Tooth Extraction

Recover Comfortably with the Right Foods After Tooth Extraction: Tips from Your Lansing Dentist Undergoing a tooth extraction can be a stressful experience, especially when it comes to figuring out what to eat afterward. Choosing the right foods is key…
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When a Small Cavity Turns Into a Big Problem

Understanding the Progression of Tooth Decay Tooth decay is one of the most common dental conditions affecting adults and children alike. Cavities often begin as small areas of damage to the tooth’s enamel, but they can progress quickly if not…
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Oral Health in Recovery: Supporting Healing After Illness or Surgery

Healthy Recovery Includes Your Oral Health Recovering from an illness or surgery demands energy from your whole body, including your mouth. Whether you’re rebounding from a cold, flu, major surgery, or even hospitalization, oral health often can oftentimes take a…
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Oral Health and Hormonal Changes: Navigating Shifts in Adulthood

Are Hormones Impacting Your Oral Health? As we move through adulthood, our bodies undergo subtle yet significant changes that often go unnoticed until they start affecting daily comfort. One area frequently overlooked is how hormonal fluctuations influence oral health. While…
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Caroline Kim, DDS

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