Dr. Koo is the best! His staff is amazing and so friendly. My family loves him too. Great with kids. Dr. Koo is very fast, efficient and painless. I’m very sensitive and going to the dentist has always been so scary for me. Not with Dr. Koo, he’s a master at the painless novocaine shot!
General Dentistry in Seattle Keeps Your Teeth & Gums Healthy
One of the best ways to take care of your smile is with general dentistry in Seattle at Jahyun Koo DDS. If it’s been a while since you’ve visited the dentist, don’t worry. Dr. Koo and his staff are very personable and will never make you feel embarrassed. We’ll do our best to get you smiling again! Here is what we can do for you:
- Thoroughly clean your teeth
- Spot early signs of cavities using advanced technology
- Protect your teeth against future cavities
- Check for hidden dental problems, such as gum disease and teeth grinding
- Perform a visual exam for oral cancer to catch the disease in its early stages
- Improve your overall oral health
- Give you a brighter smile and more confidence
Don’t let a lack of insurance prevent you from receiving regular general dental care. Join our in-house savings program, which covers the cost of two exams and cleanings a year and offers savings on other services – all without waiting periods, coverage denials, and other insurance hassles.
Call our team today at 206-922-4573 to make an appointment. For your convenience, we’re open as early as 8:15 a.m. and on the first, second, and third Saturdays of every month. You’ll find our office on California Avenue Southwest, not far from Fairmount Park. When you call, ask about our new patient offer: an exam, cleaning, X-rays, and Opalescence teeth whitening kit for just $199!
Build a Strong Foundation for Good Oral Health
Your smile is in good hands with Dr. Koo and his experienced staff. We love taking care of our patients, and we offer many general dental services that will keep you smiling and improve your oral health.
- Dental cleanings and exams are one of the foundations of good oral health. We will examine and clean your teeth, getting rid of plaque and bacteria. Dr. Koo will then take a closer look at any problem areas.
- Tooth sealants provide a barrier to prevent bacteria buildup from damaging your teeth.
- Fluoride treatment and fluoride varnish halt tooth decay and prevent cavities from forming.
- Mouthguards are custom-fit by Dr. Koo to protect your teeth when playing sports or to prevent damage caused by grinding your teeth.
- Gum disease treatment eliminates pockets of harmful bacteria below your gumline. Depending on the severity of your gum disease, we offer scaling and root planing, Perio Protect®antibiotic, or more advanced treatment with gingival flap surgery.
Come to a friendly, professional dentist for your general dentistry in Seattle. Call our office today at 206-922-4573 to schedule your appointment, or schedule online.
Common Questions About General Dentistry
If you want a healthy mouth, you’ll need general dentistry! Even if you have excellent oral hygiene habits, you need regular professional cleanings to remove the disease-causing bacteria that accumulates on your teeth over time. General dentistry also includes exams and other preventive services that help ward off cavities, gum disease, and other damage.
A dental sealant is a thin plastic coating. We use them on back teeth, which have grooves on the chewing surface where bacteria tends to accumulate. This makes these teeth especially prone to cavities. We often recommend applying sealants to a child’s premolars and permanent molars as soon as they come in – around ages 6 and 12, respectively. According to the CDC, school-age children without sealants have nearly three times more cavities than children with them. Cavity-prone adults may benefit from sealants too.
Good oral hygiene and regular care from a general dentist go a long way toward preventing cavities. Brush at least twice a day with a toothpaste that contains fluoride, and see us every six months for an exam and cleaning. It’s also a good idea to limit your consumption of sugary or highly acidic foods and drinks. For added protection against cavities, ask your dental team about treatment with fluoride and/or dental sealants.
Gum disease can be treated in a variety of ways, but the most conservative method is with a deep cleaning known as scaling and root planing. This is where your dentist or hygienist removes infection caused by bacterial plaque below and around your gumline and then smooths out your tooth roots so bacteria doesn’t return. Advanced gum disease may require other procedures to rebuild recessed tissue, like grafting, to prevent tooth and bone loss.