Belle Meade Dentist
Judgement Free Dentistry at Dental Design Studios LLC
From routine cleanings to advanced implant procedures, Dr. Andrew Kim and our team delivers comprehensive dental services in a welcoming environment. We’ve designed our practice around your comfort, offering flexible scheduling and complete treatments to ensure every dental visit becomes a positive step toward your healthiest, most beautiful smile.
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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
Serving the community of Belle Meade, Dental Design Studios LLC delivers outstanding dental health through personalized care and advanced techniques. We believe quality dental treatments should be accessible, comfortable, and effective for everyone.
Dr. Kim’s commitment to ongoing dental education ensures you receive the most innovative solutions for your dental concerns. Our friendly staff creates a judgment-free space where patients feel valued and understood. By combining clinical excellence with genuine compassion, we build lasting relationships focused on maintaining your dental health for years to come.
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Meet the Doctor
Dr. Andrew Kim leads Dental Design Studios LLC with exceptional expertise in general dentistry, comprehensive orthodontics, and implant dentistry. After graduating from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, he’s pursued extensive training in 3D printing, digital imaging, and advanced prosthetics.
His dedication to continuing dental education ensures patients receive the most current treatments available. Dr. Kim creates a judgment-free environment where your dental health and comfort are priorities. His bilingual team shares his commitment to personalized care, making every visit a positive experience for patients of all backgrounds.
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Why Choose Us
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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At Dental Design Studios LLC, All-on-4 dental implants replace an entire arch of teeth using just four implants, providing a stable foundation for replacement teeth without the discomfort of traditional dentures. Dr. Kim combines CBCT imaging with an on-site dental laboratory to plan and fabricate your restoration here, with no outside labs involved. Pricing is all-inclusive and covers implants, abutments, and the final zirconia restoration with no hidden fees.
Implant-Supported Restorations Consistently Survive Beyond Five Years at High Rates
A systematic review published in Clinical Oral Implants Research tracked the survival of implant-supported restorations across hundreds of patients. The findings show that these restorations perform predictably over time, making them one of the most well-documented tooth replacement options in modern dentistry.
Delaying Treatment Adds More Procedures and Cost Due to Bone Loss
The longer full arch tooth loss goes untreated, the more the underlying jawbone shrinks. Once enough bone is lost, a grafting procedure is required before implants can be placed, adding steps, healing time, and cost that would not have been necessary with earlier treatment.
“The survival of implant-supported SCs was 96.3% (95% CI: 94.2-97.6%) after 5 years”
Jung RE et al., Clinical Oral Implants Research, indexed by the National Institutes of Health, 2012
Cosmetic Dentistry
The team at Dental Design Studios LLC offers cosmetic dentistry solutions including veneers and cosmetic bonding to repair chips, close gaps, and correct discolored teeth. Dr. Kim prioritizes minimally invasive treatments using porcelain and composite materials that look and feel natural. Each treatment plan addresses your aesthetic goals while preserving the health of your natural teeth.
The Way Your Smile Looks Has a Measurable Effect on Your Professional Life
The CDC reports that the appearance of your teeth has a documented impact on employment. Nearly 1 in 5 working-age adults say their smile has affected their ability to interview for a job, with that figure rising sharply among lower-income adults.
Cosmetic Problems That Go Untreated Become Restorative Ones
Chips and cracks left unaddressed are harder to clean and more vulnerable to decay over time. What starts as a cosmetic fix can progress into a cavity, root canal, or extraction, each of which costs more and requires more involved treatment than the original issue would have.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health and Economic Benefits of Oral Disease Interventions, 2024
Sedation Dentistry
Sedation dentistry at Dental Design Studios LLC is available in multiple forms, from nitrous oxide to IV sedation, tailored to your comfort level. Dr. Kim evaluates your medical history and procedure requirements to recommend the most appropriate sedation approach. Vital signs are monitored throughout treatment, and sedation is available for patients who have previously avoided dental care due to anxiety.
Dental Anxiety Affects Up to 1 in 5 Adults and Directly Disrupts Their Oral Health
Research published in a peer-reviewed NIH-indexed study found that severe dental anxiety is far more common than most people assume. The study confirms that anxiety does not just cause discomfort at appointments, it leads to irregular attendance and progressively worse oral health outcomes over time.
Dental Anxiety Allows Small Problems to Become Serious Ones
Patients who delay treatment due to anxiety tend to arrive with more extensive decay, more tooth loss, and more untreated infection than those who receive routine care. Problems that would have been resolved with a cleaning or a filling often require extractions or root canals by the time they are addressed.
Boyle CA et al., The Effects of Dental Anxiety and Irregular Attendance on Referral for Dental Treatment Under Sedation, indexed by the National Institutes of Health
Dentures
Dental Design Studios LLC provides custom-fitted implant-supported dentures and traditional options that restore natural eating ability and speech while maintaining facial structure. Implant-supported dentures stay securely in place without adhesives, and adhesive-based options are available based on your needs and lifestyle. Digital scanning ensures precise fit and appearance for your prosthetic teeth.
Tooth Loss Has a Direct Impact on Nutrition and Overall Health
The CDC has reported that extensive tooth loss affects more than chewing ability. It changes what you can eat and, over time, what your body receives nutritionally. The downstream effects extend well beyond the mouth, making tooth replacement a health decision, not just an aesthetic one.
Ongoing Bone Loss Narrows Your Options Over Time
Every month a missing tooth goes unreplaced, the jawbone beneath the gap continues to shrink. This limits which replacement options remain available and can make future treatment more invasive. Addressing tooth loss earlier preserves more bone, more treatment flexibility, and a simpler path forward.
“Extensive tooth loss can lead to poor diet resulting in weight loss or obesity”
Parker ML et al., Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2020
Emergency Care
Dental Design Studios LLC offers same-day appointments for severe dental pain, trauma, and infections. Dr. Kim evaluates your condition and determines the appropriate treatment, whether addressing an abscess, repairing fractures, or performing necessary extractions. Precise anesthetic techniques and sedation options ensure your comfort throughout emergency treatment.
A Dental Infection That Is Not Treated Quickly Can Spread Beyond the Tooth
StatPearls, published through the National Library of Medicine, describes what happens when dental infections are not addressed in time. The findings are clear: bacterial spread from an untreated dental infection can reach structures far from the original site and become life-threatening.
A Local Infection Can Become a Medical Emergency
Dental pain is not something to wait out. Infection that begins in a tooth can move into the surrounding bone and tissue within days. Once it reaches the deep spaces of the neck or face, treatment becomes a medical emergency rather than a dental appointment.
Garispe A et al., StatPearls, National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health
Tooth-Colored Fillings
Tooth-colored restorations from Dental Design Studios LLC protect against decay while maintaining a natural appearance, making them ideal for visible tooth surfaces. Dr. Kim addresses decay with minimal removal of healthy tooth structure using composite resin that bonds securely to the tooth surface. Digital color assessment ensures precise matching with your existing teeth for results that last.
More Than 1 in 4 Adults in Their 20s and 30s Have Untreated Tooth Decay Right Now
CDC data from the National Center for Health Statistics shows that untreated cavities are among the most common unaddressed health conditions in American adults. Most of these cases are not catastrophic yet, they are small areas of decay that are straightforward to treat with a filling.
A Small Cavity Becomes a Root Canal or Extraction
Decay does not stop on its own. Left untreated, it progresses deeper into the tooth until it reaches the pulp, at which point a root canal or extraction becomes necessary. Either option costs significantly more and requires more time in the chair than a simple filling would have.
“Percent of adults ages 20-44 with untreated dental caries: 25.9% (2015-2018)”
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, 2021
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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How can I improve my smile between visits?
Maintain consistent brushing twice daily and flossing once daily to preserve your beautiful smile. Dr. Kim recommends alcohol-free mouthwash and drinking plenty of water to support oral health between professional cleanings. Our practice also provides personalized home care recommendations based on your specific dental needs during each visit.
What technology makes your dental treatments different?
Our practice utilizes advanced intraoral scanning, dental mills, 3D printers, and CBCT imaging for precise treatment planning. These technologies allow Dr. Kim to create custom solutions with better fit, improved comfort, and more natural aesthetics. Digital dentistry means less time in the dental chair while achieving superior, longer-lasting results for your smile.
How do you make nervous patients comfortable?
We create a welcoming environment by explaining procedures thoroughly and answering all questions without judgment. Our friendly staff offers comfort amenities and sedation options tailored to your anxiety level. Many patients who previously avoided dental visits due to fear now maintain regular appointments at our office.
What should parents know about children's dental health?
Children should have their first dental visit by age one or when their first tooth appears. Early positive experiences build the foundation for a lifetime of good oral health habits and comfortable dental visits. Our team provides gentle care and age-appropriate dental education to help children understand the importance of maintaining their teeth.
How quickly can you address emergency tooth pain situations?
We reserve daily appointments specifically for patients experiencing dental emergencies and tooth pain. Our Belle Meade dentist team will provide same-day care whenever possible to diagnose the issue and relieve your discomfort. Dr. Kim’s expertise in various dental treatments ensures we can address the root cause of your pain, not just mask symptoms.
Care With Our Belle Meade Dentist Stands Out!
Transform your dental experience with our Belle Meade dentist at Dental Design Studios LLC. Dr. Andrew Kim combines advanced techniques with genuine care to address your specific dental concerns.
Our beautiful smile solutions range from gentle cleanings to complete smile makeovers, all delivered in our comfortable office setting. Experience the difference personal attention makes by connecting on Facebook or calling our team directly at 615-432-2388.
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