Early cavity — fluoride · sealant
Slight discoloration or enamel damage on the surface. No drilling — high-concentration fluoride encourages remineralization. Molars get sealants to prevent further decay.
PRESERVATION · Save Your Natural Teeth
문타워 9F · 자연치아보존센터
Cheonan-Asan Natural Tooth Preservation Center
Cheonan-Asan Natural Tooth Preservation Center
Preservation before extraction
Considering extraction? Take one more look — our specialists in preservation and periodontal care assess whether your natural tooth can be saved.
Cavity treatment — saving even teeth marked for extraction with pulp capping
Early detection and early treatment are key. We choose the most conservative option for each stage, and even deep cavities near the nerve are first given a chance with pulp capping before we consider root canal treatment or extraction.
Moderate cavity — aesthetic resin filling
Decay has passed the enamel into dentin. Minimal reduction + tooth-colored resin restores shape and color. Done in 1–2 visits.
Advanced cavity — ceramic inlay/onlay
When the cavity is too large for resin alone, a ceramic inlay/onlay restores it precisely. Strength, aesthetics and durability. Made in our 13F lab.
Deep cavity — saving the nerve with pulp capping
When decay is very close to or slightly exposes the nerve, most clinics move straight to root canal or extraction. We first try pulp capping: MTA/Biodentine forms a dentin bridge so the tooth is preserved without root canal treatment. A signature technique of our conservative dentistry team.
Extensive cavity — crown (zirconia · gold)
When the tooth structure is badly damaged, a crown (zirconia or gold) after root canal treatment restores strength. Precise fit from our in-house lab.
Preventing recurrence
Check-ups every 6–12 months, scaling, air-flow and fluoride to prevent new decay. Brushing and diet guidance included.
Vital pulp therapy — saving the nerve without removing it entirely
When a deep cavity is found, most clinics start root canal treatment immediately. We add one more step. Vital pulp therapy (VPT) treats only the damaged or inflamed part of the pulp and preserves the healthy remainder with MTA or Biodentine, keeping the tooth's sensation and lifespan as intact as possible. Indirect and direct pulp capping and partial pulpotomy all belong here.
When is vital pulp therapy possible?
- Decay removed to just before the nerve is exposed (indirect pulp capping)
- Pulp slightly exposed during decay removal (direct pulp capping) with no infection
- Small pulp exposure from trauma or fracture in a young permanent tooth
- The nerve is still alive (vital pulp) and there is no spontaneous pain
- Immature permanent teeth in children and teens — the nerve must survive for the root to finish growing
Why our vital pulp therapy works
🔬 Microscope diagnosis
The exposure site and any infection are checked under a surgical microscope. We decide precisely whether the nerve can be saved.
💠 MTA · Biodentine™
Modern bio-compatible materials seal the pulp and encourage regeneration — far higher success than older calcium hydroxide.
🎯 30+ years of clinical judgment
Success depends on judging whether the pulp can be saved. Three decades of conservative dentistry experience guide each case.
⏱️ Staged follow-up
Checks at 3, 6 and 12 months confirm the nerve is alive. If it fails, we switch immediately to minimally invasive root canal treatment.
Root canal treatment — the last chance to keep the tooth
When decay has reached the nerve, root canal treatment prevents extraction and saves the natural tooth. Precision endodontics by our conservative dentistry team.
When is root canal treatment needed?
- Throbbing pain even at rest — the classic sign of pulp inflammation
- Night pain that keeps you awake — possible abscess
- Lingering pain from hot or cold
- The tooth turns dark — possible pulp necrosis
- Pus or a bump on the gum (apical abscess) — infection spreading after nerve damage
- Tooth fractured by trauma — nerve exposed
Why our root canal treatment works
🔬 CBCT 3D diagnosis
Canal branches, curves and fine structures invisible on ordinary X-rays are mapped in 3D. No canal missed.
⚡ NiTi rotary files
The latest NiTi rotary system cleans and shapes the canal precisely, minimizing perforation and instrument breakage.
🔄 Re-treatment available
Even root canals that failed elsewhere are re-treated to avoid extraction. 30+ years of experience.
🦷 Apicoectomy
Root-tip infection that ordinary root canal cannot resolve is removed surgically, with our oral surgery team.
Gum treatment — stopping periodontitis in its tracks
Bleeding, swelling and bad breath are signs of gum disease. Gum care is the key to keeping natural teeth for life.
Periodontal treatment by stage
Gingivitis — scaling
Gums are red and swell easily. Scaling (insured, once a year) removes tartar and plaque. Recoverable with better brushing.
Mild periodontitis — root planing
Pockets start to deepen. Scaling and root planing (SRP) smooths the root surface so plaque cannot attach. Insured.
Moderate periodontitis — curettage
Pockets of 5 mm or more. Periodontal curettage removes deep inflamed tissue. Insured.
Severe periodontitis — periodontal surgery
Bone loss is progressing. Flap surgery + bone graft attempts regeneration. The last effort to save the tooth.
Supportive periodontal therapy (SPT)
Check-ups and scaling every 3–6 months after treatment. A maintenance program prevents recurrence.
PDRN gum injection
PDRN (DNA fragment) injections ease inflammation and promote regeneration. Not covered by insurance.
Dental SPA — where the end of treatment becomes the start of care
A 60–90 minute prevention program combining scaling, air-flow, fluoride and brushing coaching. Beyond removing tartar, it clears biofilm and stains, cares for the gums, remineralizes and corrects habits so you stay healthy until the next visit in six months. Maintenance after gum treatment, implants or orthodontics continues here too.
The 6 steps of Dental SPA
Oral examination
X-rays and an exam check cavities, gums and previous treatments. Any needed treatment is explained separately.
Precision scaling
Ultrasonic scaling removes tartar above and just below the gumline. 30–40 min. Insured once a year for ages 19+.
Air-flow
Fine powder and water remove biofilm before it hardens, plus coffee, tea and tobacco stains. Ideal around implants and braces.
Gum massage & care
Improves gum circulation and checks inflamed areas. Deep pockets lead to a periodontal exam.
Fluoride
High-concentration fluoride aids remineralization and reduces early decay and sensitivity. For children, sensitive adults and root decay in seniors.
Personal brushing coaching
Toothbrush, floss and interdental brush technique tailored to your teeth and treated areas, plus a care plan until your next visit.
Recommended for
- Anyone whose last scaling was over a year ago
- Stains from coffee, tea, wine or smoking
- Patients with implants, crowns or braces
- Maintenance (SPT) after gum treatment
- Pregnant women — scaling is safe in the second trimester; gum inflammation is common in pregnancy
- Children and teens — fluoride · sealants (insured for first and second molars up to age 18)
- Sensitive teeth · diabetes or other conditions where gum care matters