Gangnam Laminate Restoration Case — Calcification Spots on the Tooth Surface

Gangnam Laminate Restoration Case

― Calcification Spots on the Tooth Surface

Hello.

I am Dr. Ha-seong Kim, the director of Yonsei Luminous Dental Clinic.

Today, I would like to share the case of a patient who had calcification spots on the tooth surface.

The first thing the patient said when they initially visited was:

“I had whitening done twice, so why didn’t it work?”

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The reason is immediately apparent when you look at the before-and-after photos above.

It was not that the color of the teeth themselves had changed. Rather, the light was reflecting unevenly because of the calcification spots (white spots) on the tooth surfaces and differences in the thickness of the teeth themselves...

In cases like this, whitening cannot resolve the issue.

When we checked the area exposed while smiling, six front teeth were visible. The lengths of the teeth were also not symmetrical from side to side, and there were spaces between the front teeth, creating a subtle sense of awkwardness when smiling..ㅠㅠ

2026年6月1日に撮影한 사진입니다.

I generally try to discourage requests for teeth that are excessively white or perfectly straight across, but this patient wanted something “naturally beautiful,” so we were well aligned in our approach. haha

After discussing it thoroughly with the patient, we decided on shade A2 for the treatment.

It is not overly bright white and blends naturally with the skin tone. haha

Immediately after the laminates were fitted, the patient looked in the mirror and said,

“They look so natural. Are these really my teeth?”

Moments like this are truly the most rewarding for me. hahaha

The lifespan of laminates varies depending on how they are cared for, but many cases last for 10–15 years or longer.

As I have repeatedly mentioned, regular checkups are the most important factor in keeping them in good condition for a long time.

If you are looking for laminate treatment in Gangnam, please feel free to visit Yonsei Luminous Dental Clinic in a comfortable and relaxed manner!

I, the director of the clinic, provide treatment personally!

Yonsei Luminous Dental Clinic is a three-minute walk straight from Exit 4 of Gangnam Station and is very close to the exit, so it will be very convenient for you to find us. ^^

📌Clinic hours: Weekdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Weekends, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (no lunch break)

📌Parking information: You can conveniently use the underground parking lot in the building.

When you are concerned because of tooth pain,

or when you would like to have a brighter smile,

please feel free to stop by anytime.

Until the day your smile shines beautifully,

Dr. Ha-seong Kim and all the team members

at Yonsei Luminous Dental Clinic

will be waiting for you with warm hearts. ^^~~