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Dr. Jung Song, DDS

Bio

Dr. Song received her dental degree from University of Washington. She also received a certificate of Periodontics and masters of Science in Dentistry degree in University of Washington.  She is a past president of Washington State Periodontal Society. She is a founder of Continuing Dental Education LLC and teaches on latest techniques and issues relating to  periodontics and implants.

Staying current with latest development and technology, Dr.Song is committed to provide a customized and minimally invasive periodontal and implant therapy to her patients. Dr.Song believes in a life-long continuing dental education and self improvement. She is committed to dental excellence.

Dr. Song is passionate about pro bono work and sereved in following locations:

May 2008    Medical Relief International- Passe Catabois, Haiti 


Dec 2007     Ring Road Orphanage- Kisumu Kenya


March 2007  Smile Power-Cochabamba, Bolivia


Sept 2006   1000 Smiles Project- Ocho Rios, Jamaica


Oct 2005     1000 Smiles Project- Ocho Rios, Jamaica


1999- 2000  Husky Smiles- Kaiser Permanente Dental Clinic-       Longview, Washington


July 2000     Helene Medical Clinic- Helene Honduras


Sept 2000   Indian Health Clinic Crow Hospital, Harding Montana



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  • Song Periodontics and Dental Implants PLLC

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  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Dentistry:
    Diet Soda Habit as Bad for Teeth as Meth Addiction, Study Claims

    THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- Heavy consumption of diet soda can damage teeth as badly as methamphetamine or crack cocaine, a new study contends.

    "You look at it side-to-side with 'meth mouth' or 'coke mouth,' it is startling to see the intensity and extent of damage more or less t...Full Article

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Dentistry:
    Alligator Study Gives Clues to Regrowing Lost Teeth

    TUESDAY, May 14 (HealthDay News) -- Dentists, as it turns out, may have one more reason than the rest of us to be wary of alligators. The toothy reptiles may one day put those who install implants, bridges and dentures out of their jobs.

    Alligators continually make new teeth to replace t...Full Article

  • Jung Song, DDS
    Jung Song, DDS answered:
    Are lip piercings a contributing factor to gum recession?
    Yes. Metal from piercings can rub and damage the tissue around the teeth and lead to recession....  Full Post
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    Jung Song, DDS answered:
    Are lip piercings a contributing factor to gum recession?
    Yes. Metal from piercing can rub and damage the tissue around the teeth and lead to recession. These recession can be treated with connective tissue grafting.  Full Post
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    Jung Song, DDS answered:
    How does periodontal disease affect my teeth and gums?

    Periodontal disease is a chronic condition which affects the foundation of your oral health. If untreated, bone loss can become severe and inflammation cannot be controlled. Once the foundation (bone) has eroded away, pockets will develop. Severe pocketing around the teeth can lead to teeth loss

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    Jung Song, DDS answered:
    Are grafts for gum recession painful?

    Graft itself is not painful; the donor site from the palate can be painful. Ask your surgeon to fabricate a surgical stent to protect the roof of your mouth. Sometimes using the topical anesthetic on the roof (donor site) can be very helpful.

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    Jung Song, DDS answered:
    What causes gum disease?

    Gum disease is a tri-part process where bacteria, food debris, and the host are required. Gingivitis which only affects the soft tissue is reversible however gum diseases, aka, periodontal disease is not a reversible process. Host factors include systemic diseases such as HIV, diabetes, immune di

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    Jung Song, DDS answered:
    Can I use Listerine instead of brushing my teeth before bed?

    No. I would like to make an analogy of washing your car. You need to PHYSICALLY scrub dirt " biofilm" in order to remove the dirt. You would not just spray water....

    The reason why we recommend that you brush is to remove "bioflim"- thin layer of bacteria and debris that is found on the teeth - kind of

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    Jung Song, DDS answered:
    What are the two key work areas of periodontics?
      The two key work areas of periodonitics are:
      1. Reconstructive (including gum grafts, implants to restore missing teeth and surgeries associated with implant preparations such as sinus augmentation, bone grafts, esthetic atruamatic extractions)
      2. Supportive (controlling active pe
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      Jung Song, DDS answered:
      Do dental implants need to be checked or maintained?

      Dental implants, unlike natural teeth, have very weak "attachment" to tissue hence allowing infection to get worsen at faster rate. Most literature recommends getting maintenance cleaning around implants every 3-4 months to prevent any potential complications arising from the minor inflammation or

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      Jung Song, DDS answered:
      What is crown lengthening?

      Crown lengthening is done to help retain crown longer. To give a "ferrule- more tooth structure" so that the crowns can stay longer and healthier. 

      Sometimes, it is done for the esthetic purpose to make a square looking tooth more natural in younger population after orthodontics.

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