Teeth Whitening

Food particles are attracted to your tooth’s enamel through naturally occurring proteins.  Many items, like coffee, red wine, tea or berries are famous for staining teeth.  Over time, the natural effects of aging and products like caffeine and tobacco wear the outer layer of the enamel away.  Your teeth actually become more absorbent and prone to staining from food and other substances. 

Dr. Nguyen is an expert with teeth whitening procedures, both as a dentist and as an innovator. Our process for tooth whitening (or bleaching) is a simple, non-invasive dental treatment used to change the color of your natural tooth enamel and is the quickest way to improve your smile. Dr. Nguyen advises a multitude of patients on the most effective solutions available.

Air Abrasion Fillings

Also known as Kinetic Cavity Preparation (KCP), air abrasion is a gentle alternative to traditional drilling. Drilling out cavities is a technique that has been around for decades. Unfortunately, collateral damage of the surrounding tooth structure from drilling is not only painful for the patient but increases the chances of which a tooth may break or fracture. Our drill-less technique has many advantages over traditional drilling:

• Minimizes treatment time

• Treatment of multiple sites during a single visit

• Reduces need for anesthesia, especially for shallow cavities

• No sound, pressure or vibration

• Reduces the risk of chipping or micro-fracturing the tooth

• Leaves more of the healthy tooth tissue behind, maximizing the life of the tooth

In fishing terms, KCP is a spear gun and drilling is an analogical commercial fishing net. The goal of cavity preparation is to accurately target and remove the decay, not compromise the entire tooth. During air abrasion, an instrument that works like a mini sandblaster sprays away the decay using a fine stream of harmless microscopic particles; all of which subsequently removed by the evacuation system. For cavity preparation, we proudly use the KCP Whisperjet 1000.

After the tooth is cleaned and cavity free, we inject the filling gel into the opening. The SonicFill sonic applicator then does what even the most experienced dentists cannot consistently do; Enveloping and filling every microscopic crevice of the opening without air bubbles. Filling microscopic leaks is critical in preventing further decay and cold/hot sensitivity. The filling material is then hardened using a targeted UV applicator. The tooth now has the best chance of a long-lasting and healthy outcome.

“Dr. Nguyen had my cavities taken care of with an abrasion technique without any injections or drilling. I no longer become anxious when I have a dental appointment.”

— Geoffrey H. (Irvine, CA)

Intra-Oral HD Imaging Camera

Dr. Nguyen uses pen-sized cameras to instantly project images onto a computer display that both she and the patient see. HD imaging technology reveals essential details easily missed by standard mirror exams from even the best dentists. This allows Dr. Nguyen to diagnose not only more accurately but also more efficiently, minimizing chair time.

Oral Cancer Screening

Unfortunately, oral cancer is ranked 6th in claiming American lives, mainly because the disease is often not detected until it has reached an advanced stage. Oral cancer screenings are a complementary piece of our comprehensive examinations. Dr. Nguyen is one of few dentists in the Seattle area to use both VELscope and ViziLite Plus oral cancer screening systems. Both are also painless procedures taking only a few minutes.