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Homing Kim, D.D.S.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

My practice philosophy is to help our patients achieve healthy teeth and gums for a lifetime of smiles and good function – in the most effective and economical way – for long-term optimal oral health.

Where teeth are missing, dental implants can be placed to help with smile and function, whether it be a single tooth, several teeth, or all the teeth in your mouth. When all the work is finished, they look and feel like your natural teeth.

As a surgical specialist in Lexington since 1992 of non-surgical and surgical periodontics as well as surgical placement of dental implants, we take pride in a team approach with your general dentist to deliver the most efficient coordinated care.

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About Dr. Homing Kim, D.D.S.

Dr. Homing Kim has been in practice since 1990 with active involvement in the American Academy of Periodontology, International Congress Implantologists. He is also very active in the Bluegrass Dental Society (president in 2002) and is a voluntary faculty member at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry and a volunteer at the Mission Lexington Dental Clinic.

Dr. Kim enthusiastically shares the latest techniques and technologies in periodontics and implantology with his referring general dentists through his study club meetings and seminars. This team approach with your general dentist/surgical specialties ensures the most predictable long-term success.

It’s always preferable and economical to hold onto your natural teeth through periodontal treatment. However, dental implants can replace the missing teeth so you can enjoy renewed confidence and renewed quality of life.

It’s all about quality of life. Healthy teeth and gums mean a lifetime of smiles and good function.

Dr. Homing Kim, D.D.S.

Periodontist

About Periodontic Dental Implants

“Chew with Confidence”

You’re likely to have periodontal disease during your lifetime. It can develop at any age. In fact, more than one in three people older than 30 have a form of periodontal disease that has advanced beyond gingivitis.

Symptoms of periodontal disease include gums that bleed easily, such as during brushing or flossing; red, swollen or tender gums or pus; gums that have pulled away from the teeth; persistent bad breath; loose or separating teeth; and changes in the way your teeth fit together when you bite.

Periodontal disease is a serious condition that should be ignored. Recent research indicates a relationship between periodontal infection and more severe health problems such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, respiratory disease, osteoporosis and preterm low birth weight babies. Good periodontal health is a key component of a healthy body.

A periodontist is a specialist in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the teeth. Periodontists also perform gum grafts and cosmetic gummy-smile corrections as well as placement and maintenance of dental implants. Periodontics is a dental speciality requiring 2 to 3 years of dental school post graduate training.

Our Services & Procedures

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All of our procedures are done in-office with the option of I.V. sedation, laughing gas, oral sedation or local anesthesia. Most insurances are accepted.