Both Dr. John Lim (in dental practice since 1985) and Dr. Sarah Lim (in dental practice since 1984 ) are Active Members of the American Dental Association & the California Dental Association.
They have been practicing dentistry in the State of California and have been providing excellent service and care since 1989. Both doctors are graduates of University of the East and have been through several post graduate courses in different fields of dentistry since receiving their Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree. They have a wide range of dental treatment experience from enhancing a beautiful smile to a comfortable chewing resulting to a balanced face which all contribute to the patient’s well-being.
They have achieved the status of being Fellows in the Academy of General Dentistry. Their emphasis on patient comfort and well being, as well as keeping up-to-date with the latest advancements in dentistry enable them to provide their patients with the best quality care and predictable results with a high patient satisfaction in the field.
Dr. John Lim uses the most advanced dental technology such as Tekscan (bite occlusion), Cerec (one day crown), Fotona (Laser) and Soprocare (cavity detector).
“Two heads are better than one.” – John Heywood, English writer
Dr. John Lim uses most advanced dental technology such as Tekscan (bite occlusion), Cerec (one day crown), Fotona (Laser) and Soprocare (cavity detector).
You are important to us. If you have a dental emergency concern, we are here for you! Call us now at (562)-920-6644 or Text us now at (562)606-1299 and we will promptly take care of your dental needs. If it is on a weekend or a Thursday (our off-day), call us at (714) 496-1753.
We use a system that can measure both the timing and force of bite for better diagnosis and treatment. It is called the Tekscan Diagnostic Test. We will capture the patient's bite: Slide to the right, slide to the left, slide forward, chewing motion, all of which have a relaxed state in between each movement. Add some line dancing music, and now we call it "Bite & Slide Shuffle"! "Drag me out on the floor, dance with me 'till I can't dance anymore, two-step, get in a line, ...'Rock my world, little country girl'." -- Unknown
Check www.snaponsmile.com website: "Snap-on Smile is an affordable, non-invasive, and completely reversible, cosmetic, removable arch that can easily and painlessly give you a beautiful smile." "Go from good to gorgeous!" -- Snap-On Smile
Teeth are like white clothes. In time, it accumulates stains. Teeth whitening is meant to lighten to the teeth's natural color. We help protect our patients against sensitivity & major relapse after whitening. "A smile is the prettiest thing you'll ever wear." -- Anonymous
The mouth to the chin covers about 1/3 of the face. The properly developed mouth offers: improve speech; improve swallowing; better breathing, attractive smile; attractive profile; increased teeth cleanability; better long-term healthy teeth and gums; better lip closure, to name a few. "God gave teeth. God will provide the bread." -- Lithuanian Proverb
Dental Implants are biocompatible substitutes for lost natural teeth. It can be used to support a crown, a fixed bridge, or a removable denture. It offers a solution for patients who are chewing uncomfortably with conventional dentures, patients who lost teeth and does not want removable dentures or for patients who may need added support for a fixed bridge, to mention a few. "A man with a toothache thinks everyone happy whose teeth are sound." -- George Bernard Shaw
A denture is a removable mouthpiece appliance that houses artificial teeth with artificial gums and mimics the lost bone support. Since it is artificial, cosmetic features are incorporated to enhance the facial looks of the patient. When a denture is immediately delivered right after the teeth are extracted, it is called an Immediate Denture. When it uses retention of existing tooth or teeth and is placed over it, it is called an Overdenture. When it replaces a missing tooth or teeth but not all of them, it is called a Partial Denture. When it replaces the whole set of adult teeth, it is called a Full or Complete Denture. When it uses the retention of an implant or implants, it is called an Implant Denture. "The fastest and easiest way to lose a denture is to wrap it with a paper towel."-- Dr. Sarah Lim.DMD
Occasionally, the tissue that holds the upper lip to the attached gums above the upper central incisors and is strongly attached to the bone becomes excessive and thick that it grows between the front surfaces of the upper central incisors resulting to the inability for the upper front teeth to come together. The resultant space is unsightly. Treatment for this excessive frenum is called frenectomy or frenulectomy. "Teeth are always in style." -- Dr. Seuss
Here are some of the reasons why dental extraction is a treatment or an optional treatment but not limited to: extreme fracture or decay of the tooth structure beyond repair, severe periodontal disease with severe bone loss, irreversible pulp damage & patient decides against saving the tooth, failed endodontic (RCT) therapy, improper positioning of the tooth, severe pain & discomfort with wisdom teeth.
The tooth contains the nerve and tiny blood vessels called the pulp and it has limited ability to heal itself. Some of the causes for the pulp to die are deep cavities, trauma to the tooth, trauma to surrounding structure of tooth, wear & tear of tooth, combination of 2 or more conditions mentioned, or maybe due to idiopathic condition. The concerned tooth may or not be painful. It may or may not be visible on a dental x-ray, either. Endodontic Therapy (RCT) can save the tooth to avoid the harmful effects of tooth loss. "Be true to yourself or else they will be false to you."-- Anonymous
Prevention, early intervention, & treatment of cavities, broken tooth, tooth infection, pain & difficulty in chewing, missing teeth, teeth do not meet properly, and similar conditions: We help you keep your teeth healthy. "You don't have to brush & floss your teeth, only the ones you want to keep." -- Anonymous
The gums, alveolar bone & periodontal ligament are the supporting structures of the teeth that is why they have to be properly maintained to keep them healthy. Did you know that gum & bone infection is linked to heart disease? stroke? premature, low birth weight babies? bone loss in the mouth? bone diseases like osteoporosis? obesity? diabetes? "Every man's tooth in a man's head is more valuable than a diamond." -- Miguel de Cervantes, Spanish writer
Our Laser Technology is beneficial to our patients and offers easy, efficient, & effective dental treatments. It offers faster healing than conventional dental surgeries, with simultaneous disinfection.
Doctor-patient communication and education are very important to us that is why we use the most up-to-date technologies which include digital x-rays and digital diagnostic cameras. Patients will visibly see what is going on and would be able to understand their dental condition. "We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do." -- Mother Teresa of Calcutta
Dentistry is our passion
| Monday | 9:00AM – 6:00PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00AM – 6:00PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00AM – 6:00PM |
| Thursday | CLOSED |
| Friday | 9:00AM – 6:00PM |
| Weekend | CLOSED |