Cavities need checking even without symptoms

Cavities and gum disease often cause almost no pain in the early stage, so we usually recommend a check-up every 6 months to 1 year. We check spaces between teeth and bone condition that cannot be seen with the eye by X-ray.

How do resin and inlay differ?

Resin fills the cavity directly in the mouth, while an inlay is a prosthesis made from an impression and then bonded in. For a large cavity an inlay can be more stable, so we choose according to size and location.

Gangbuk Baeksang Dental Clinic runs an in-house dental lab, so we make prostheses that reflect your condition and respond quickly to any necessary adjustments.

What crown materials are there?

There are zirconia, ceramic, metal and others, and the suitable material differs by location, chewing force and appearance. We will advise you according to your condition at your visit.

A tooth that has had a root canal is weakened and breaks more easily, so we recommend protecting it with a crown, especially for molars. For details, see the root canal guide.

Which is better, a bridge or an implant?

A bridge uses the teeth on both sides as supports after trimming them, while an implant does not touch the neighboring teeth. It depends on the condition of the jawbone and the neighboring teeth, so we can help you compare the options during your consultation. We explain the pros, cons and expected duration of each method and let you decide once you understand.

You can read about the steps of an implant in the implant process and timeline guide.

Warranty on prostheses

We warrant other dental restorations for 3 years and resin fillings for 2 years. We will explain the scope and conditions at your visit.

Please get checked if…

• Your tooth is sensitive to cold or sweet things
• Food often gets stuck or the space between teeth looks dark
• It hurts when you chew or a prosthesis feels loose

Having these symptoms does not mean you need major treatment; we first find out the cause with an examination.