The Art of a Smile Claire Cho DENTAL HEALTH and AESTHETICS CENTER
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The Art of a Smile Claire Cho DENTAL HEALTH and AESTHETICS CENTER Cosmetic Dentistry Implant dentistry Laser Periodontal Therapy Grafting: ALLODERM/PRP Orthodontics/Invisalign Sedation dentistry Lifetime Whitening Smile gallery www.clairechodds.com Meet the Team ur entire team at the Dental Health & Aesthetics Center is dedi- What’s inside... Ocated to bringing our patient’s health to an optimum level, creat- ing beautiful smiles and transforming lives. We are able to provide our COSMETIC DENTISTRY ..................... 5 patient’s this level of cosmetic superiority through unparalleled techni- cal excellence, compassionate care, and efficient services during every IMPLANT DENTISTRY ........................ 6 visit. Dr. Cho and her team stay at the forefront of developing dental technology through continued education courses for our entire staff. We NON-SURGICAL realize that each member of our team contributes to your total dental PERIODONTAL THERAPY: LANAP .......9 experience and that is why each member feels personally responsible for the satisfaction of all your needs. GRAFTING: ALLODERM / PRP .........10 Dr. Claire Cho and her team at the Dental Health and Aesthetics Cen- ter aim to provide unparalleled technical excellence in conjunction with ORTHODONTICS / INVISALIGN ........11 the compassionate care each patient deserves. Patients have come to revere Dr. Cho’s practice for its cosmetic superiority, efficient services, SEDATION DENTISTRY .....................13 and personalized attention. LIFE TIME WHITENING .....................14 SMILE GALLERY ...............................16 Claire Cho Meet the Doctor r. Claire Cho, a cosmetic dentist in Aliso Viejo uses the most advanced Dtechnology and an artistic eye to help her patients revive their smiles and look younger in the process.Her goal is to bring optimum dental health to each patient and give them, beautiful smiles at the same time. Claire Cho Education & Affiliation USC School of Dentistry A graduate of the USC School of Dentistry, Dr. Cho has been in practice American Dental Association in South Orange County for over 20 years and has earned a reputation as an California Dental Association abundantly talented dentist who is meticulous in her attention to detail. She American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry specializes in porcelain veneers, implants and reconstructive dentistry. Academy of General Dentistry In the last two years, non-surgical periodontal treatments through the use of lasers Dental Organization of Conscious Sedation for gum disease and “Deep Whitening” for the whitest teeth possible with little to no sensitivity has been achieving astounding results. Use of Alloderm for root Specialty exposure / recession with the latest surgical technique has helped many patients Cosmetic Dentistry who have sensitive and aesthetically displeasing long teeth due to root exposure. Implants Dentistry What sets her apart from others is that she takes the time to get to know her pa- Reconstructive Dentistry tients first and helps her patients achieve their treatment goals by listening to their Laser Periodontal Therapy needs, desires, expectations, and goals. She studies their cases with the utmost Invisalign / Orthodontics detail and together with the patient creates a plan that suits the patient the best. Sedation Dentistry Dr. Cho displays an artistic talent that allows her to custom design her patient’s new smiles. She personally sculpts each tooth in wax in the shape, size, and 1.949.831.8826 contour that she feels suits the patient’s facial features and allows the patient to 2 Mareblu Lane, Suite 200 see their smiles in advance rather then relying on laboratory technicians to design Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 her patient’s smiles. • The power of a beautiful smile can transform a person’s life. The stories of hope 1.949.713.1606 and transformation Dr. Cho hears from her patients as a result of her cosmetic 22032 El Paseo, Suite 230 dentistry is what inspires her entire team to strive for perfection. When we feel Rancho Santa Margarita, CA good about the way we look, it can change our entire outlook on life. It can • inspire us, and help us become the person we’ve always dreamt of being – www.clairechodds.com vibrant, confident, and happy. 1 Jeff Lu, D.D.S. r. Jeff Lu enriches the practice with his cosmetic dentist- Dry expertise and passion for pediatric dental care. He re- ceived his BA from Southern Illinois Edwardsville and went on to achieve his Masters from Rush Medical School. He, then, gradu- ated from New York University’s Dental School. He shares the practice philosophy that learning should never end, and as such, has continued his dental education by regularly participating in continuing education and professional development courses. He has participated in Implant, and Orthodontic seminars, as well as a series of intensive Cosmetic Dentistry courses from the Cali- fornia Center for Advanced Dental Studies. Dr. Lu brings fresh perspective, a friendly smile, and the same expertise and atten- tive care you’ve come to expect from Dr. Cho’s dental practice. Claire Cho California Center for Advanced Dental Studies . Cho’s commitment to continual learning has led her far and wide to many Drcourses, seminars, conferences, and study groups. Dr. Cho has completed training with world renowned educators in her dedication to providing the highest standard of care and clinical excellence to her patients. Her love of learning also en- courages her to share her knowledge and experience with her peers, as well as being a mentor and guide for others who are starting on the path. As such, Dr. Cho has recently hosted the California Center for Advanced Dental Studies (CCADS) in a Live Patient Hands - On Program in her office, providing a state of the art facility for doctors to learn and engage in the use of the most up to date information on clinical applications and treatment modalities worldwide. CCADS presents continuing education continuums and study groups throughout the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. CCADS was founded to provide doctors with the highest level of continuing education – a goal congruent to Dr. Cho’s desire for continu- ous improvement of her technique and knowledge. Dr. Lu, inspired by Dr. Cho’s passion for her art of dentistry, has also joined CCADS as a student and has recently completed the Third Level of their clinical continuum. 3 I have entrusted my dental health to Dr. Claire Cho for over twenty years. To have dental work performed on me was never my favorite; but Dr. Cho and her staff have always put me at ease in all of my dental visits at her office. Dental care was lax and poorly observed in my younger days. As time advances, neglects in the early days began to take toll on my teeth. In the past twenty plus years, Dr. Cho has provided me with wise dental health guidance and the needed preventative, reconstructive and repair proce- dures – all with great skill, caring and professionalism. Thank you Dr. Cho! - John Pong Claire Cho Cosmetic Dentistry Cosmetic dentistry gives you an opportunity to not only correct health issues but enhance the aesthetics of your teeth, gums, and bite, result- ing in a renewed sense of confidence and self esteem. Dr. Cho has cultivated a passion for cosmetic dentistry because she has witnessed the transformation that occurs in the lives of her patients who have forgotten how to smile after years of dissatisfaction. Dental Issues Solved by Cosmetic Dentistry: • Close gaps between teeth • Reposition crowded and misaligned teeth • Correct gummy smiles or uneven gum lines • Correct mismatched tooth sizes, and uneven tooth shapes • Repair chips, surface cracks, and worn teeth • Build up and protect worn down and weak teeth PORCELAIN CROWNS • Replace old metal fillings A porcelain crown is permanently bonded to the tooth • Permanently whiten stubborn discoloration or and gives it an entire new surface and shape. This type tetracycline stained teeth that doesn’t respond of crown is a healthier solution than large metal fillings to teeth whitening that may decay and threaten to fracture the tooth. Older metal filings can be removed and a porcelain crown placed PORCELAIN VENEERS over the tooth to strengthen and preserve it. With Porcelain Veneers or Crowns Dr. Cho can create a brand Porcelain Veneers and Crowns are also biologically new smile you’ve only dreamt of or restore your smile to the compatible with your body and don’t cause the problems beauty you once knew. that the metal restorations of the past inevitably came with. They look better, they fit better, and they require a less Porcelain veneers are thin shells of porcelain that are custom invasive procedure, allowing us to save as much of your own designed and fitted to match both your existing teeth and healthy tooth structure as possible. desired smile. Porcelain veneers hide teeth that have large decay, fillings, and fractures. The porcelain is stain resistant Unlike crowns of the past that have a “chiclet” appearance from coffee, tea, wine, and tobacco to insure a long lasting with gray lines at the gum line, porcelain veneers and crowns smile. The best feature about this cosmetic procedure is the are translucent and blend seamlessly with your natural natural appearance. healthy smile. 5 Implant Dentistry HOW DO DENTAL IMPLANTS WORK? A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is surgically anchored into your bone to replace a missing tooth or teeth. I had an apple for the first time in many years and it IMPLANT Candidates was delicious. I forgot how A comprehensive examination must be conducted to good steak tastes and I’m determine if you are a good candidate for implants. You must be in good health, have the proper bone structure, gaining weight! and healthy gums for the implant to stay in place. If you suffer from chronic problems, such as clenching or bruxism, or systemic diseases, such as diabetes, the success rate for implants may decrease.