The Growing Dentist

The Growing Dentist Dr Andrew Choi is an internationally trained dentist enrolled in a two-year residency program at the University of Colorado School of Dentistry.

Sharing his growth through his dental career.

Family time this weekend. Malibu with the in-laws for my mother-in-law’s birthday.As I get older I realize how important...
08/31/2026

Family time this weekend. Malibu with the in-laws for my mother-in-law’s birthday.

As I get older I realize how important family is. It’s hard to even keep a family together. To me, family is more important than anything.

Getting married changed my mindset. You don’t just marry the person. You marry the family. It’s like multiple relationships all at once. Each one takes effort. Each one matters.

This weekend was healing time. There are so many things going on in my mind all the time. The office. The buildout. The content. Being a new dad. I often don’t know how to relax. That’s my biggest weakness. I feel like a deer in the headlights sometimes.

But weekends like this remind me why I’m building in the first place. It was never just about the business.

How do you recharge? What does your family time look like?

08/26/2026

Hang in there ya’ll!!!

08/24/2026

After seeing hundreds of new patients, there’s a pattern. One of the most common things I explain is gum infection therapy. Most people know it as a “deep cleaning.”

Here’s what most people don’t understand. A deep cleaning is not something you should need every few years. If it’s done right and you maintain it at home, you should only need it once.

One time. That’s it.

Invest in the treatment. Maintain it with your home care. Come back for your regular cleanings. Your gums heal and your teeth stay healthy for a lifetime.

If your dentist keeps recommending deep cleanings every couple of years, something isn’t being addressed.

Have you ever had a deep cleaning? How was your experience? Drop it below.

08/21/2026

Weekend in life of a dentist struggling to juggle life and career

08/19/2026

Your natural teeth glow under a blacklight. It’s called fluorescence. Every real tooth does it. But dental crowns, veneers, and fillings don’t always glow the same way.

Some crowns glow too bright. Some don’t glow at all. Either way, your dental work stands out under UV light. It depends on the material. Older crowns, cheaper porcelain, and standard zirconia don’t match your natural teeth under a blacklight. But newer high quality materials like high translucent zirconia are designed to fluoresce just like real enamel.

So if you’re a raver, a DJ, or you go to clubs and festivals, tell your dentist before they pick your crown material. The material matters more than you think.

Otherwise you might be the only one at the party looking like a glow stick.

Tag someone who needs to know this.

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08/18/2026

Usually the road to success feels uncomfortable, lonely, and even scary

08/12/2026

I think it's time that I start planning for my future, too

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