After graduation, Dr. Kim went on to complete his residency at the U.S. Air Force Residency Program at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. During his residency, he learned from specialists in prosthodontics, endodontics, pediatric dentistry, oral surgery and other specialties, giving him a wide and comprehensive education in the various fields of dentistry. Following residency, Dr. Kim was stationed at Osan Air Base in Korea, then Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland.
In 1996, Dr. Kim opened his own private practice with his wife and office manager, Helen Kim. He passionately continues to study advanced methods of dentistry and dental treatments in order to provide the highest-quality services to his patients.
Outside of the office, Dr. Kim enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters. The family shares a deep passion for soccer, and both of his daughters have played for local teams since they were 5 years old. Dr. Kim has also been a soccer coach for his daughters and the community, and continues to be active in the 50+ league. Their favorite pastimes are cheering for FC Barcelona, fishing, and hiking.
When youre young, you dont think about protecting your teeth when youre playing sports. But you should. No matter what age you are, you should take measures that help you keep your natural teeth throughout your lifetime.
The best protection for your teeth during sports is a custom mouth guard. This can help to absorb the impact of a sports injury and greatly lessen the chances that you will have a tooth knocked out, fractured or chipped. It can also help prevent a jaw fracture or concussion if hit on the chin.
Boil-and-bite mouth guards. With this over-the-counter mouth guard, you place the pre-shaped mold into boiling water, which softens it, then bite into it to create a mold of your teeth. These mouth guards are often thick and bulky and do not stay put during wear.
Generic mouth guards. You can purchase a ready-to-wear, pre-shaped mouth guard. These types are a one-size-fits-all. But all mouths are different shapes and sizes. It would be difficult to find a generic mouth guard that provides security and comfort.
Our dental facility at Advanced Family Dentistry has the capability and the know-how to create an exact fit for your sports-related mouth guard. And for your convenience, we can make that mouth guard right here in house. It just takes a few minutes to take a mold of your teeth, and then we use that mold to customize your mouth guard.
When you need to see a family dentistno matter what your agemake Advanced Family Dentist your home base. Were located in Reston, VA to serve families of the Washington DC and Northern Virginia metropolitan area.