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Shark Teeth
posted: Jan. 24, 2023.

It seems like sharks are everywhere these days—on land, sea, and air(waves). A halftime show meme gone viral. A week of summer TV devoted to our favorite apex predators. And Read more
Oral Health for the Young Adult
posted: Jan. 17, 2023.

Young adults often have the reputation of not taking good care of themselves. You may feel invincible, and not realize how much your behaviors now can affect your health later Read more
Planning Your Vegetarian Diet with Your Oral Health in Mind
posted: Jan. 10, 2023.

If you’ve been following a vegetarian or vegan diet, you know that there’s much more to living a healthy life than simply avoiding meat products. Making sure your diet includes Read more
Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
posted: Jan. 03, 2023.

Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re Read more
New Year's Eve
posted: Dec. 27, 2022.

Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Uehara Family Cosmetic Dentistry, Inc. (Honolulu) included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the Read more
Suffer from Dental Anxiety? Not a Problem.
posted: Dec. 20, 2022.

If you suffer from dental anxiety, we understand that paying a visit to our office can seem like a nearly impossible mission. Regardless of what the root of that anxiety Read more
A Prescription for Oral Health
posted: Dec. 13, 2022.

You and your dentist are essential partners in making sure you have the best dental care. You do your part by eating a tooth-healthy diet, brushing and flossing as recommended, Read more
How to Handle a Dental Emergency
posted: Dec. 06, 2022.

Whether it’s a broken tooth or injured gums, a dental emergency can interfere with eating, speaking, or other day-to-day activities. According to the American Dental Association , you can sometimes Read more
Oral Health Concerns for Infants
posted: Nov. 29, 2022.

Because babies’ teeth don’t appear until around six to eight months of age, it’s a natural misconception that they don’t need dental care. But the steps you take as the Read more
Heading Off to College? Maybe It’s Time to Graduate to an Electric Toothbrush!
posted: Nov. 22, 2022.

Your trusty manual toothbrush has been with you from pre-school through high school—well, obviously not the same manual toothbrush, because that would be seriously unhygienic—but it’s the kind of toothbrush Read more
Dental X-rays: The Inside Story
posted: Nov. 15, 2022.

We’re all friends here, so if you sometimes feel a bit nervous before your dental appointment, no judging! Ask us about any worries you might have. We are happy to Read more
Wiggle Room
posted: Nov. 08, 2022.

When you’re pregnant, you expect physical changes. That’s part of the excitement of the journey! What isn’t expected—and not nearly as exciting—is when your familiar smile seems to be changing Read more
Dental Fear in Children: Brought on by parents?
posted: Nov. 01, 2022.

A study conducted in Washington State in 2004 and another conducted in Madrid, Spain in 2012 both reported findings that support a direct relationship between parents’ dental fear and their Read more
Dental Sealants for Baby Teeth?
posted: Oct. 25, 2022.

Perhaps you’ve heard your friends talking about dental sealants, and how well they prevent cavities. And as soon as your child’s permanent molars come in, you absolutely plan to make Read more
Oral-Systemic Health
posted: Oct. 18, 2022.

Oral-systemic health is the idea that oral health is a critical and interconnected component to a patient’s overall health and well-being. Studies show that people who have poor oral health Read more
Canker Sores and Stress
posted: Oct. 11, 2022.

Canker sores are painful lesions that form in the soft tissues of the mouth, usually along the inner lips, under the tongue, and along the cheek walls. They are usually Read more