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Definition of Confidence: a feeling of self-assurance arising from one’s appreciation of one’s own abilities or qualities. Throughout our Smile Gallery are expressions of increased confidence after a smile makeover. Kathryn’s words ring true for so many of our clients. “My new smile has done so much for my self confidence. I now look at life through […]

Dentists have struggled for years to create natural replacements for missing teeth. Thanks to scientific research & biologically compatible materials, today’s dentist can use dental implants to replace missing teeth with permanent, natural-looking substitutes. Today’s technology allows Dr. Klim to replace missing teeth with a natural and functional alternative that can be superior to traditional dentures […]

WENDY’S REACTION “For a long time, I couldn’t bring myself to smile. I was extremely self-conscious. Since Dr. Klim gave me a smile makeover, the change is amazing! Smiling comes so easily now!” Wendy came to my office looking for a solution to filling the gap from a congenitally missing tooth. Having experienced several unsatisfactory […]

When one is experiencing MPD symptoms, there is almost always an underlying structural and postural problem with the neck and jaw.  This can lead to over-activation of the jaw, head and neck muscles. And, in time, can lead to tension, spasms, and pain. To improve MPD symptoms, the jaw and neck posture need to be brought […]

Here at Dr. Klim’s office you often hear a machine grinding away at a piece of ceramic. That means a new crown, veneer, or ceramic filling is being machined right here in the office because we integrated CAD/CAM technology into our brand of dentistry. You may be asking yourself–What is CAD/CAM and how does it […]

Did you know that bleeding of your gum tissues may be a sign of chronic inflammation and that this inflammation can lead to stroke, heart disease, need for increased insulin in diabetics and low birth weight premature babies? This can be prevented with proper treatment here in our office and at home with proper oral hygiene […]

Underlying conditions relating to “TMJ” like symptoms are often systemic, emotional, and structural leading to physiologic imbalance. If we were to compare headaches to an overflowing dam, the reservoir is filled with run-off from rain, hail, sleet, and snow. When too many of these factors are present, there is an overflow resulting in a flood […]

When patients come in for a TMJ/TMD diagnostic assessment, a question we ask is “do you ever wake up with headaches?” The reason for this question is because a sign of grinding or clenching your teeth while you sleep is waking up with a tension headache. Can anything be done to combat this? Yes. If […]

Many patients have a desire for straighter teeth, but also don’t want the metal brackets and wires that go along with traditional braces. There is another solution: clear aligners. Dr. Klim utilizes the Clear Correct aligner system. No wires. No brackets. Just clear, convenient comfort—every reason to smile. With ClearCorrect, Dr. Klim can straighten your teeth using […]

Guided Dental Implants Modern materials and research allow Dr. Klim to replace missing teeth with natural, functional replacements far superior to traditional dentures and bridges. Dentists have struggled for years to create natural replacements for missing teeth. Dentures and bridges have significant drawbacks, and never truly duplicate the appearance and feeling of your natural teeth. Thanks to space […]