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Rodney Y. Kim, DDS

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Rodney Y. Kim, DDS
  • El Cerrito, California
  • Accepting new patients

How can I help my child stop grinding his teeth?

Grinding becomes a habit after the age of five if not stopped before then. All you can do is try to stop him every time you see or hear him grinding. Beyond this age, you should READ MORE
Grinding becomes a habit after the age of five if not stopped before then. All you can do is try to stop him every time you see or hear him grinding. Beyond this age, you should see or consult with a children’s dentist.

I had pulpectomy on my lower left tooth. It still hurts. What should I do?

You should go back to who ever did the pulpectomy and have a complete root canal treatment done.

Is it bad that I leave food in between my teeth?

Yes. Food left between teeth can break down and eventually may cause a decay to form

I am not very satisfied with my RCT. What should I do about it?

Not necessarily. Sometimes the pain may just be post operative pain and may disappear a week or two following treatment. If the pain or sensitivity does not go away, I would READ MORE
Not necessarily. Sometimes the pain may just be post operative pain and may disappear a week or two following treatment. If the pain or sensitivity does not go away, I would suggest seeing an Endodontist

How can I reverse yellowing of my teeth?

Probably not. There is nothing you can take that systemically will change the color of your teeth. However, there are home bleaching kits which may help, such as the Crest bleaching READ MORE
Probably not. There is nothing you can take that systemically will change the color of your teeth. However, there are home bleaching kits which may help, such as the Crest bleaching strips. The only thing you have to be careful to watch is sensitivity.

Is chewing gum often bad for your teeth?

Chewing Sugar-free gum is OK