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Why You Should Not Fear A Tooth Extraction
posted: Mar. 09, 2022.

A tooth extraction could just end up benefitting your smile. Find out why. You might not realize it but sometimes getting a tooth extraction is a good thing for your health. Read more
When do children usually lose their baby teeth?
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.

Many parents have concerns about their children’s teeth not falling out on time. the doctor and our team are here to answer any questions parents may have about when children Read more
Pregnancy and Oral Care
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.

Pregnancy involves a lot of alterations in your health. Uehara Family Cosmetic Dentistry, Inc. (Honolulu) is here to help you understand the oral health aspects of your pregnancy. As you may Read more
DIY Teeth Whitening
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.

We all want our best and brightest smiles, and today there are many options we can explore at home to make those beautiful smiles a reality. Whether it’s healthy habits, Read more
Caring for Your Night Guard
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.

You might have experienced painful morning headaches. Or have a partner or housemate who begged you to please keep those grinding noises down at night. Or perhaps you were unhappily Read more
The Start of Valentine’s Day
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.

Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, has been said to originate with a Catholic priest named Valentine several thousand year ago. Valentine defied the emperor at the time Read more
Xerostomia: What does that mean anyway?
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

Does your mouth always feel like it’s dry? If it does you may be suffering from xerostomia. Xerostomia is defined as dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow. Read more
The ABCs of Vitamin C
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.

A as in Ascorbic Acid Ascorbic acid is just another name for vitamin C, which is one of the so-called “essential nutrients.” These are nutrients that are necessary for our bodies Read more
Hypersensitive Teeth
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

It is common to experience dentine hypersensitivity, with symptoms ranging from moderate to severe. Why does it happen and how do you know if this sensitivity is something to be Read more
Do We Outgrow Tooth Decay?
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.

Short answer: No. But, since an answer that short is hardly worth the time it took you to click on the link, allow us to explain further! We tend to think Read more
Fluoride Treatments—They’re Not Just for Kids!
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.

Fluoride has been one of the great game-changers in children’s dental health. Drinking fluoridated water. Using fluoride toothpaste. Scheduling fluoride treatments. All of these child-friendly dental habits help prevent cavities Read more
Smile, the New Year is Almost Here!
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.

We’ve been celebrating the new year for a really, really long time. It goes way back, but it started formally in 1582, when Pope George XIII made January 1st the Read more
Be Prepared!
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.

When you’re busy at work or school, when you’re on vacation, when you’re on the road to adventure—preparation helps everything go smoothly. Especially when the unexpected happens! So, how can Read more
A Family Dentist That Serves All Ages
posted: Dec. 20, 2021.

There are many benefits to having a family dentist help with the dental needs of your entire household. Convenience is a priority for many and one that should not be Read more
What is a root canal?
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.

A root canal entails the removal of the nerve supply from a tooth. If you know the purpose of a root canal, the process may seem a little less intimidating. the Read more
Fluoride Use in Adolescents
posted: Dec. 07, 2021.

Fluoride is a mineral that plays an essential role in oral health. In fact, the significant reduction in American tooth decay in recent decades can be attributed to a greater Read more