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“The
goal of my practice is to help my patients keep their teeth their entire
life… with maximum comfort, function, health and beauty… and
to accomplish this in an appropriate, whole-health manner. When patients
come to us with serious dental health concerns or want significant smile
changes, we will also provide them with the smile-enhancing care they
deserve.”
Dr. Hwang has a comprehensive understanding and a high-level of expertise in many areas of dentistry. His skilled, gentle hands and the way he approaches dentistry offers patients a level of care many have said they have not been able to find anywhere else. The environment he practices in also creates a positive experience for patients. For more about his expertise, click on a link below.
Biologically Friendly Care
The challenge all health practitioners face is giving the patient solutions that are effective and at the same time ‘completely natural’ in their reaction to the body and its tissues and organs. Like in all disciplines, there are disagreements as to what that exact strategy should be.
Dr. Hwang doesn’t subscribe to the do-everything-different approach. Rather, he tries to incorporate new therapies when they appropriately address a patient’s need or request and improve the patient’s outlook or physical condition. Some might considered this holistic, maybe even alternative. We like to call it, “Care with a Biologically Friendly Focus.” It means doing everything we can to make our patient’s treatment comfortable, safe and effective without placing unnecessary pressure on their biological system.
You have many choices. Please explore them. If you are interested in the way we approach dentistry, we can meet with you and determine together whether our care is right for you.
Some of our Biologically Friendly Care Strategies:
• We often check specific materials to make sure our patients don’t have any individual reactions. These are materials that most people find compatible. However, we realize that not everyone has the same bio-compatibility.
• Our practice doesn’t use metal fillings – there are differing technical views on this topic. We don’t believe it is necessary to debate the technicalities of the issue. Because our patients want other options and see the additional benefits of materials like composite resin restorations, we prefer to use them.
• If you prefer to have your metal fillings removed and want more natural-looking materials to replace them, we do offer a clean and safety-focused environment to perform this treatment. We use a special exhaust system to eliminate mercury vapors during the treatment. We don’t recommend removing recent metal fillings that fit properly and are healthy underneath. However, if you want your smile to be cosmetically enhanced, we are able to remove mercury fillings safely and in a very effective manner.
• Endodontic (root canal) therapy can help save your natural tooth. We use a biocompatible substance called Biocalex (calcium oxide) to seal the teeth from infection. Biocalex also has been clinically shown to have a high success rate in saving teeth that used to be considered not savable.
We also would like to introduce you to some Web sites that promote other biologically friendly care products and therapies. Please check back with us soon for those site links or call us for more information - 904-737-5511.
Restorative/Reconstructive
Restoring a patient’s smile to a healthy and functional condition can accomplish many things. It can remove pain, end diet restrictions and prevent serious health problems in the future. Along with the natural-looking changes achieved with cosmetic dentistry, it can enhance a person’s entire outlook about life and the value of high quality dentistry.
Dr. Hwang has always pursued extensive education in advanced dentistry. He has attained Fellowship status in four national and international organizations, including the Royal Academy of Health (London, England), Academy of International Dental Studies and Academy of General Dentistry. Attaining fellowships in all these organizations puts him in a very exclusive group of excellent dentists. About one percent of the dentists in the U.S. has accomplished this type of recognition.
Cosmetic Dentistry
From orthodontic straightening to cosmetic enhancement, Dr. Hwang has the advanced training and experience to make sure your smile becomes just what you want it to be. He believes an attractive and healthy smile can have a positive effect on the whole person. His artistic skill and attention to detail are evident in the beautiful smiles he creates and his extracurricular passion – cultivating bonsai trees. Look for them throughout the practice.
Dr. Hwang pursues many hours of continuing education each year to insure his patients are getting the latest and most beneficial care. He has been a member of the Academy of Reconstructive and Cosmetic Dentistry since 1976. He is an active general member of both the American Association of Functional Orthodontics and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. These organizational affiliations help him stay in touch with other doctors around the world who are also pursuing the highest level of skill development and patient satisfaction.
General Background and Bio
During his time as a dental student at the University of Nebraska and since his graduation, Dr. Hwang has focused a tremendous amount of time on increasing his knowledge and skills in dentistry. However, it is his gentleness and caring that patients most appreciate on a daily basis.
He believes his patients deserve more than what is ‘good enough.’ As a tenor for the Jacksonville Symphony, he understands the value of delivering an exceptional performance each and every time.The following list of affiliations and achievements provide evidence of his commitment to high level dentistry.
• Awarded Diplomate Status – International Congress of Oral
Implantology
• Awarded Fellowship Status – Royal Academy of Health (London,
England)
• Awarded Fellowship Status – Academy of International Dental
Studies
• Awarded Fellowship Status – Academy of General Dentistry
• Academy of Reconstructive and Cosmetic Dentistry – since 1976
• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
• American Association of Functional Orthodontics
• American Dental Association
• Awarded Fellowship Status – American Society for the Advancement
of Anesthesia in Dentistry
Dental Implants
Patients who were tired of their dentures or just wanted a long-term solution with no diet restrictions have found this treatment tremendously beneficial. Dr. Hwang has extensive training in the diagnosis and placement of dental implants. He can recommend the best type for you.
He is a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantology. This type of designation requires dentists to become very proficient in their skills involving dental implants.
Pain Freedom
Finding the right balance is important in many areas of life and health. It is no different when it comes to oral and dental health. Your jaw and its muscles, your teeth and facial muscles all can influence how you approach life from a comfort standpoint. If these areas of the body are not working properly, severe pain can occur. A debilitating condition can develop and persist for years unless a proper balance is achieved.
Dr. Hwang is skilled in finding that balance. The problems we see can be described in many ways including TMJ or TMD, which basically means a jaw joint imbalance. It’s technically called Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction. Other imbalances in around your jaw muscles can cause facial muscle pain (Myofacial Dysfunction), tooth pain, and even neck, head and back pain. Of course, locating the reason for this pain is the most important element of Dr. Hwang’s therapy.
Because you have pain in your teeth doesn’t necessarily mean something is wrong with a tooth so pulling teeth or a root canal might not be the answer. Conversely, jaw, neck, head, back or facial pain might actually occur because of how your teeth come together. Worn or crooked teeth, an over or under bite and uneven teeth can cause all types of pain that can occur from your temple to the middle of your back. Disease and decay often aren’t the guilty parties. Dr. Hwang can bring harmony to your oral health and remove a lifetime of pain. Of course, every patient with head, neck or back pain might not get the results they desire from these methods, but Dr. Hwang has given many patients freedom from pain.
To determine the cause of your pain and to develop solutions for relieving it, we do a complete dental health history and other important diagnostic tests to find a ‘proper balance.’
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