A Boutique, High-Touch Experience
We speak your language like English, Japanese, Chinese & Spanish.
Located in Plano, TX, our team of dental experts at Vitality Dental want your appointments to be something you look forward to. Dr. Kung & Dr. Silvestre are here at your service to provide you with optimum dental care procedures. We’ve gone out of our way to make our dental office a place you can be as comfortable as possible while we address all of your dental needs, from oral health concerns to dramatic cosmetic improvements. Our goal at Vitality Dental – Dentist Plano is simple- To address your dental care needs with the best suited dental procedures. Read on to learn more about what our service has to offer; if you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
Meet Our Doctors
Meet Your Plano Dentist
Dr. Andrew Kung
DDS, FAGD, FICOI
As a Plano native who moved back to Dallas after studying on both coasts at UCLA and New York University (NYU) Dental School, Dr. Kung is thrilled to be serving patients and families from the very same community he grew up in. His approach to oral healthcare emphasizes positivity, comfort, and personal choice above all else. He sees dentistry as an intersection of science, technology and artistry. Dr. Kung thoughtfully embraces dental advancements to bring his patients the best comprehensive dental care to help empower them on their health journey.Dr. Kung has pursued advanced level training in numerous areas including implant dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, full-mouth reconstruction, clear aligners, and sedation dentistry. Dr. Kung was awarded the Fellowship award from the International Congress of Implantologists, recognizing his commitment to implantology and surgical procedures. In addition, he is certified by the American Academy of Facial Esthetics to provide Botox to his patients. Dr. Kung is also a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, a distinction only about 6% of general dentists in North America hold.
Dr. Kung speaks English and Mandarin.
Meet Your Plano Dentist
Dr. Gino Silvestrere
DDS
Born in Hawaii, Dr. Gino has also called Guam, California, and Texas his home. Dr. Gino studied at University of California, Irvine and Loma Linda, School of Dentistry and was hand-picked by Dr. Kung to join forces to take care of patients. Dr. Gino is committed to providing his patients at Vitality Dental with high-quality, comfortable, and personalized care. He believes the foundation of a healthy smile is a trusting relationship, which is why he focuses on clear communication and gentle techniques, ensuring every patient feels at ease. Dr. Gino combines his passion for dentistry with his unique skills as a creative and influential social media creator to make dentistry approachable and relatable. His tenacity and consistency is evident in his social media as well as his dentistry. Dr. Gino has dedicated his time to advanced level courses in cosmetic dentistry and as well as American Academy of Implant Dentistry implant and surgical courses. Dr. Gino is part of the Academy of General Dentistry and currently working towards his Fellowship in Academy of General Dentistry.
Dr. Gino speaks English and Japanese.
Meet Your Plano Dentist
Dr. Brian Son
DDS
Dr. Son grew up in New Jersey and migrated south to Emory University followed by University of Southern California (USC) for dental school. Dr. Son is passionate about delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care while continuously perfecting his craft. He believes a healthier smile can change so much more than people realize and he loves being a part of that journey. Dr. Son has found his passion for restoring patients’ smiles with implants and has committed himself to honing his skills and staying up to date with implant education to offer patients best care. Dr. Son has completed extensive implant training with American Academy of Implant Dentistry implant. Dr. Son is certified by the American Academy of Facial Esthetics to provide Botox to his patients. Dr. Son is part of the Academy of General Dentistry and currently working towards his Fellowship in AGD as well as pursing American Academy of Implant Dentistry Diplomate status.
Dr. Son speaks English and Korean.
State-of-the-Art Dental Technology
Taking advantage of the latest technology is what helps us stand apart from other dental offices. Thanks to our advanced cone beam scanner and digital X-rays, we can pinpoint the cause of your oral health issues with extreme accuracy and plan a wide variety of procedures so as to completely avoid unnecessary complications. And thanks to our dental laser technology, you can look forward to treatments that are more efficient and comfortable than they would be with traditional metal tools.
Our Advanced Dental Technology
Modern technology is frequently changing the way that dentists are providing patients with dental care. The technology that Dr. Kung uses at Vitality Dental – Dentist Plano greatly improves the efficiency of the care we’re able to provide and makes it easier to treat complex cases while causing less discomfort. On this page, you’ll learn more about some of the instruments that have transformed the care we can offer you. Contact us today today to schedule an appointment at our state-of-the-art dental office.
Intraoral Cameras
In the past, patients could only use their imaginations to picture what their dentist was talking about. Now we can show you exactly what the problem is so that you understand perfectly what is going on and what needs to be done to preserve your smile. An intraoral camera is a small, wand-like device that we can use to examine your mouth from a variety of angles; the images are projected onto a monitor so that you can see cavities and other forms of dental damage for yourself.
3D Cone Beam Imaging
Part of the reason that modern implant surgery has such a high success rate is that we’re able to use 3D cone beam imaging to plan the procedure while taking all of the various structures inside the mouth into account. The scanner will produce a 3D model of your teeth, jawbone, nerve pathways, and soft tissues that will tell Dr. Kung exactly where the implants need to go to support new teeth while avoiding unnecessary dental damage.
All-Digital X-Rays
Taking an X-ray is an essential first step in diagnosing or screening a variety of oral health issues. Traditional film X-rays were introduced in the early 1900s, but in modern times digital technology has changed the way these images are taken. Far less radiation is produced, and the image itself can be developed in just a few minutes without having to use a dark room filled with harmful chemicals. It’s also easier to resize digital images in order to examine hard-to-see issues.
Soft-Tissue Laser Dentistry
When you’re suffering from gum disease, some of the damaged tissue may need to be removed in order to prevent the damage from spreading any further. A soft-tissue laser offers improved precision compared to regular metal dental instruments, meaning it’s much easier to only remove the already damaged tissue while leaving the healthy areas intact. Laser dentistry also generally results in faster healing times and less bleeding. We can incorporate lasers into certain other treatments as well.
Air Abrasion
Air abrasion (also called microabrasion) is a state-of-the-way our dental team removes tooth decay from patients’ smiles. Instead of a traditional drill, imagine us using a miniature sandblaster that gently blows away the decayed materials without unpleasant friction or heat. This is how air abrasion works! The compressed air is sprayed in a focused stream, and the sand-like particles in the stream will wear away the harmful portions of each tooth. In some cases, we can even use air abrasion to remove noticeable staining from the tooth enamel.
VELscope
Many people believe that oral cancer only affects those who drink and smoke heavily, but it’s true that 25% of diagnosed cases occur in patients with no known risk factors. Thankfully, Dr. Kung can help identify oral cancer in its earliest stages, and VELscope technology plays an important role in that process. This tool uses FV (Fluorescence Visualization) to clearly reveal which portions of soft tissue are healthy and which may be cancerous/precancerous. The screening only takes minutes, and it may save your life.
Maxray Portable X-Ray
X-rays can help identify dental problems that may not be immediately visible with just the naked eye – and this technology enables our team to capture detailed digital X-rays from anywhere in the dental office! Wireless and weighing less than five pounds, the unit can be moved from treatment room to room when needed and capture hundreds of images at a time. Plus, our patients can feel safe with very minimal radiation exposure throughout the process.
Telescopic Loupes
Telescopic loupes are special eyeglasses that Dr. Kung may wear to enhance his vision during the treatment process. They look like little telescopes, and they magnify his vision anywhere from 1.5x to 6x its normal capability! This makes it much easier to see even the tiniest cracks and crevices of the smile, as well as tell-tale symptoms of developing gingivitis (the beginning stage of periodontal disease) and tooth decay.
3D Intraoral Scanner Medit i700
In order to provide custom restorations and appliances, we need to take impressions of your mouth. However, the old fashioned way of collecting the necessary data is time consuming and often uncomfortable. That’s why we use a digital intraoral scanner! This technology scans your oral cavity in half the time and creates a 3D model of your mouth, from which we can design crowns, bridges, veneers, and other products with precision. Plus, the small scanner fits comfortably inside your mouth for a more pleasant dental experience.
Passionate, Caring, Competent Dental Team
It always helps to know that someone is on your side. Our team members at Vitality Dental – Dentist Plano are looking forward to speaking with you during your visit; they want you to feel empowered with your oral health. At every step of the process, you’ll have someone looking to make things as easy as possible for you. No matter what kind of concerns or dental anxieties you might have, you can count on our team members to make each visit a positive one.
Comprehensive First Dental Visit
Once you’ve filled out the necessary paperwork and have been called to the treatment area, we’ll begin the process of cleaning and checking your smile. During your first appointment, we’ll provide you with a comprehensive examination that includes X-rays; that way we can check for problems in the jaw and other areas that would otherwise go unseen. Our goal is to get a complete picture of the state of your mouth so that we can make a long-term plan to protect your smile.
Tour Our Dental Office
It can be hard to know whether you’ve found the right dental office without seeing the actual building first, which is why on this page we offer a virtual “tour” of our amenities. As you can see, we’ve gone out of our way to make the dental office as warm and inviting as possible so that even the most fearful patient can start breathing easier as soon as they walk through the door. If Vitality Dental – Dentist Plano looks like a dental office you could see yourself visiting in the future, call us to schedule an appointment with Dr. Kung.
You’ll Enjoy Your Comfortable, Modern Office
We Love Our Community
Dr. Kung grew up in Plano, and as such he’s excited to be able to give back to his community in more ways than one. He is pleased to work with Plano Senior High School, which is located near our dental office. Dr. Kung enjoys dental mission trips where dental care is provided to people in cities in countries with limited access to care. He also enjoys volunteering with the Texas Mission of Mercy (TMOM), a mobile dental clinic that travels around the state to provide free basic dental care to those who need it. Recently, our team at Vitality Dental – Dentist Plano has also had the opportunity to work with TMOM in order to help provide quality care to the larger community.
