Your Path to a Brighter Smile
Are you embarrassed to smile?
Are you suffering with dental pain?
You are not alone.
We’ve Helped Thousands Of People Who Felt Just Like You
People who were embarrassed to laugh, afraid to take photos, or simply exhausted from the constant discomfort, these are the patients who come to Dental Design Studios LLC. And with the right care, their lives changed. Their confidence returned. Their smiles came back to life.
Through our advanced digital dentistry techniques, flexible scheduling options, and patient-centered approach, we strive to make exceptional dental care accessible, comfortable, and convenient for all Nashville families. Our mission extends beyond treating teeth, we’re committed to educating our patients, building lasting relationships, and fostering healthier communities through better oral health.
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Imagine living life with…
- Confidence to smile naturally in public or for a family photo without being embarrassed of your teeth.
- Eating your favorite foods without having to worry about dental pain or loose teeth.
- Without dentures and not having to worry about them falling out when you’re in public or when eating.
- Without dental pain and not having to avoid ice cream, or all those crunchy, healthy, nutritious foods you love.
A New Smile In Just One Day
Imagine walking into our Nashville office with missing, painful, decayed and diseased teeth… and just a few hours later leaving with a secure, natural-looking new smile. Our full-arch implant solutions are designed to look beautiful, feel rock solid for chewing, and stay in place.
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Judgement Free Dentistry at Dental Design Studios LLC
Welcome to Dental Design Studios LLC, where we combine advanced dental technology with compassionate care to give you the healthy, beautiful smile you deserve. Located in Nashville, our practice offers comprehensive dental services ranging from routine cleanings to complex full-mouth restorations. Dr. Andrew Kim and our bilingual team are committed to providing exceptional dental care in a welcoming, judgment-free environment that puts your comfort first.
New Patient Special: $40 Dental Exam and 3D X-Rays
*For Patients Without Dental Insurance
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About Dental Design Studios LLC
Owned by a local Nashville dentist, Dr. Andrew Kim, our practice combines the most modern equipment with the familiar and friendly atmosphere of a family dentist. You’ll be confident that you’re getting the very best advice and treatments available. To ensure the best quality of care and patient comfort, our office utilizes all the latest technology, such as intraoral scanning, dental mills, 3D printers, and CBCT technology. We are open after hours and on Saturdays to accommodate our patients’ busy schedules. Dr. Kim and his English-Spanish speaking team look forward to seeing you!
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Our Mission
At Dental Design Studios LLC, we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality, personalized dental care that addresses both their immediate needs and long-term oral health goals. We’re dedicated to transforming the traditional dental experience by combining cutting-edge technology with genuine compassion.
Through our advanced digital dentistry techniques, flexible scheduling options, and patient-centered approach, we strive to make exceptional dental care accessible, comfortable, and convenient for all Nashville families. We’re committed to educating our patients, building lasting relationships, and fostering healthier communities through better oral health.
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Meet the Doctor
Dr. Andrew Kim, DDS, leads our practice with a passion for combining technical excellence with genuine patient care. After earning his undergraduate degree from Belmont University and his dental degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Dr. Kim committed himself to continuous education in advanced dental techniques.
His specialized training in 3D printing, digital imaging, and prosthetics allows him to deliver exceptional results in general dentistry, comprehensive orthodontics, and implant dentistry. Dr. Kim is known for his gentle approach and ability to make even the most anxious patients feel at ease. His commitment to staying at the forefront of dental innovation ensures that Dental Design Studios LLC patients benefit from the latest advancements in dental care.
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Why Choose Us
When selecting a dental provider for yourself and your family, finding a practice that delivers both clinical excellence and a positive patient experience is essential. At Dental Design Studios LLC, we’ve created a dental home where advanced care meets genuine compassion.
Why Patients Love Our Nashville Dental Office
Comprehensive Dental Treatments
At Dental Design Studios LLC, we proudly offer a full suite of comprehensive dental treatments to ensure that your smile stays healthy and strong. From preventive to restorative to cosmetic dentistry and orthodontics, Dr. Kim and his team can provide comprehensive treatment so that you can get all of the care you need in one place. We have a lot of experience dealing with a wide age range of patients. Dr. Kim takes the time to truly understand each patient’s unique needs and craft a treatment plan that best suits them. Comprehensive dentistry is great for families and patients of all ages!
Dental Implants
Tooth loss is an unfortunate event, and even a single missing tooth may ruin your smile’s appearance.
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Patients with several missing teeth do not need an individual dental implant to replace each tooth.
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Veneers are thin “shields” placed on the front surfaces of your teeth to resolve cosmetic imperfections.
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Please don’t wait if you are experiencing a severe toothache or signs of dental infection.
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- All-on-Four Implants
- Full Mouth Dental Implants
- Implant Supported Dentures
- Immediate Load Implants
- Mini Dental Implants
- Bone Grafting for Implants
Single Tooth Implants
Losing even one tooth can affect how you chew and how your smile looks. A single tooth implant is a permanent replacement that acts like a natural tooth. It does not change nearby teeth, and it helps keep your jawbone from shrinking where the tooth is missing.
Loss Of Teeth Results In Irreversible Alveolar Bone Resorption
When a tooth leaves your jaw, the bone underneath no longer gets the pressure that kept it strong. Without that daily signal, the bone begins to break down, and the change is permanent.
The Risk of Not Replacing a Tooth
When a tooth is missing, the jawbone underneath slowly shrinks. Placing an implant is a routine office procedure done with local anesthesia, and most patients return to normal activities the next day. Dr. Kim plans every implant with CBCT and 3D imaging before any work begins, which helps avoid surprises during the procedure.
“Loss of teeth results in irreversible alveolar bone resorption”
Joint Bone Spine, via PubMed (NIH National Library of Medicine)
All-on-Four Implants
Missing most or all of the teeth in an arch does not have to mean removable dentures that slip. All-on-Four uses four to six implants placed at angles that take advantage of your existing bone. The approach often avoids the need for bone grafting and can support a fixed set of teeth the same day as surgery.
Tooth Loss Can Lead To Poor Diet
Without enough teeth to chew, meals often shift toward softer foods that leave out important nutrients. CDC research links that pattern to both weight loss and obesity over time.
Your Nutrition Depends On A Stable Bite
Going without a full arch of teeth makes it hard to eat the crunchy produce, proteins, and fiber your body needs. The procedure uses local anesthesia with sedation options, and the fixed teeth help protect jawbone health long-term by transferring chewing pressure back to the bone. Dr. Kim plans every case with CBCT imaging so the implants go where bone is strongest.
“Extensive tooth loss can lead to poor diet resulting in weight loss or obesity.”
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, MMWR Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
Full Mouth Dental Implants
Extensive tooth loss or damaged teeth affect how you eat, speak, and feel every day. Full mouth dental implants restore a complete set of teeth that look and work like natural ones. The treatment combines several steps, all done in one office by Dr. Kim, from planning through the final result.
Severe Tooth Loss Is Higher Among Adults With Poor Health
CDC data shows severe tooth loss is far more common in adults living with chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Caring for your mouth is part of caring for your whole body.
Health Risks Of Neglecting Your Teeth
Extensive tooth loss is tied to a higher rate of chronic health issues, partly because eating well becomes harder without a full set of teeth. The procedure uses anesthesia, and sedation options are available for patients who need them. Dr. Kim plans each case with 3D imaging and CBCT, which means every step is mapped before any surgery begins.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, MMWR Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
Implant-Supported Dentures
Traditional dentures often slip, rub, and make eating harder than it should be. Implant-supported dentures snap onto two to four implants, so they stay put without pastes or adhesives. Patients chew more comfortably, speak more clearly, and stop worrying about their teeth shifting during meals or conversations.
Implant Dentures Prevent Jawbone Loss
Research on patients without teeth shows that anchoring a denture to implants reduces bone shrinkage, and in some cases encourages new bone growth. Regular dentures cannot do this because they rest on top of the gum instead of transferring pressure to the bone below.
Regular Dentures Let The Bone Shrink
Regular dentures sit on the gums and do not transfer pressure to the bone below, so the jawbone keeps shrinking over time. Placing the two to four implants is an outpatient visit, and most patients return to light activity the following day. Before any surgery, Dr. Kim maps the jaw with CBCT imaging to find the implant positions that fit your bone.
Gerodontology, via PubMed (NIH National Library of Medicine)
Immediate Load Implants
Waiting months without teeth while implants heal is hard, both for daily life and for confidence. Immediate load implants let you leave the surgical visit with temporary teeth the same day. You can speak clearly, smile, and eat soft foods while the implants bond with your jawbone.
Implant Survival is 97.4%
A review of more than five thousand immediately loaded implants found survival rates near 97%. Same-day teeth are not a shortcut, they are a well-studied option with years of data behind them.
Waiting Adds Up
Waiting in between steps to finish traditional implants can be inconvenient, and some people drop off before treatment is done. Patients often worry same-day loading is less safe than the older protocol, but research shows survival rates close to conventional implants when bone quality is good. Dr. Kim evaluates bone density and overall oral health before offering this option, so it is only used for patients who are a strong match.
“The mean weighted implant survival was 97.4%”
Journal of Clinical Medicine, via NIH National Library of Medicine
Mini Dental Implants
Standard implants are not always an option for patients with thinner bone or narrow gaps. Mini dental implants have a smaller diameter, which means they can stabilize dentures or replace small teeth with less surgery. Recovery is often quicker, and the procedure typically requires less anesthesia than standard implants.
Implant Survival Rate Holds Up Over Decades
A systematic review tracking patients for more than thirteen years found implant survival rates close to 95%. Mini implants follow the same core design, just at a smaller diameter for patients with limited bone.
Untreated Gaps Risk Nearby Teeth Shifting
Thin bone left alone can continue shrinking, and untreated gaps can cause nearby teeth to shift. Patients often wonder whether a smaller implant is strong enough, but long-term research shows implants remain a reliable tooth-replacement option over many years. The practice uses precision-guided placement, and Dr. Kim evaluates each case to confirm mini implants fit before moving forward.
“the mean survival rate was 94.6 % with a 13.4-year mean follow-up period”
Saudi Dental Journal, via NIH National Library of Medicine
Bone Grafting for Implants
Bone loss in the jaw does not have to rule out dental implants. Bone grafting rebuilds and strengthens the jawbone, creating a solid base for placement later. The procedure stimulates new bone growth and can make implant treatment possible even years after tooth loss.
Resorption Occurs In The First Three Months After Extraction
Most of the tissue change at an extraction site happens within the first ninety days. Research shows about two-thirds of the nearby bone and gum tissue starts to shrink during that window, as the body pulls back bone that no longer has a tooth root to support it. That narrow window is when planning for bone support matters most.
Bone Loss Happens Fast
Bone loss happens fastest in the first few months after a tooth is removed, and the longer it continues, the harder later treatment becomes. Grafting is an outpatient procedure done with local anesthesia, and patients typically return to regular activity quickly. Dr. Kim checks bone density with CBCT imaging before any graft, so the plan matches your anatomy.
Materials (MDPI), via NIH National Library of Medicine
Dental Implants and Full Mouth Rehab
Dr. Andrew Kim has extensive experience with dental implant placement and full mouth rehabilitation, where he is able to help change the lives of his patients with repaired smiles and increased functionality. Our full mouth rehabilitation consists of multiple restorative treatments that are combined and customized to meet the needs of each patient, so we are able to restore our patients’ dental well-being and get them comfortable in their smiles again.
Gone are the days where a patient needs to see one dentist for implant placement, another dentist for the teeth, and another dentist for maintenance. By providing all treatment in one location, by one provider, we are able to provide the most streamlined and cost effective treatment.
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What services does your practice offer?
Dental Design Studios LLC provides a comprehensive range of dental services to meet all your oral health needs. Our offerings include tooth-colored fillings, cosmetic veneers, crowns and bridges, teeth whitening, dental implants, orthodontics, root canal therapy, and sedation dentistry. We utilize advanced technology such as intraoral scanning, dental mills, 3D printers, and CBCT imaging to ensure the highest quality care and optimal results for every patient.
Where is your dental clinic located?
Dental Design Studios LLC is conveniently located at 145 Thompson Lane, Nashville, TN 37211. Our modern facility is designed with your comfort in mind and equipped with the latest dental technology to provide exceptional care. We’re easily accessible from multiple Nashville neighborhoods and offer ample parking for our patients’ convenience.
What are your office hours?
We offer flexible hours designed to accommodate our patients’ busy schedules and diverse needs. Unlike many traditional dental practices, Dental Design Studios LLC provides after-hours and Saturday appointments to ensure that receiving quality dental care doesn’t disrupt your work or family commitments. We strive to be available when you need us most, making dental care more accessible for everyone.
Do you accept new patients?
Yes, Dental Design Studios LLC warmly welcomes new patients of all ages to our practice. We’re currently accepting new individuals and families seeking comprehensive dental care in a compassionate environment. Our team takes the time to thoroughly understand each new patient’s dental history, concerns, and goals during their initial visit to establish a foundation for personalized, effective care.
What can I expect during my first visit?
Your first visit to Dental Design Studios LLC will be thorough and informative, setting the stage for your ongoing dental care. We’ll begin by reviewing your medical and dental history, followed by a comprehensive examination that includes digital imaging, oral cancer screening, and evaluation of your teeth and gums. Dr. Kim will then discuss his findings with you, answer any questions you might have, and work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses your specific needs and goals.
Discover Personalized Care at Dental Design Studios LLC!
Your smile deserves the best care possible from professionals who truly understand your needs. Dr. Andrew Kim and our experienced team are ready to provide you with exceptional dental services that will keep your smile healthy and beautiful for years to come. Connect with us on Facebook to see our latest patient transformations, or call our office at 615-432-2388 today to schedule your consultation and experience the difference of truly personalized dental care.
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