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Do You Have A Cavity?
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.

Sometimes cavities are hard to avoid. Our team at Uehara Family Cosmetic Dentistry, Inc. (Honolulu) wants you to know you aren’t alone when it comes to getting cavities. They can Read more
Dental Veneers
posted: Nov. 23, 2021.

If you want to fix staining, large gaps, fillings, chipped teeth, or the overall shape of your teeth, this may be the perfect option for you. Many of our patients Read more
Are you at risk for oral cancer?
posted: Nov. 16, 2021.

Nearly 40,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer annually in the United States, with more than 8,000 dying every year from the disease. Oral cancer has a higher death rate Read more
Keeping Your Teeth Strong and Healthy
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.

What is the strongest part of our bodies? Do you think it might be our bones, which help us move and protect our brains, hearts and other organs? Or could Read more
Cold Comfort
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.

The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and Read more
Top Five Reasons to Choose Veneers
posted: Oct. 26, 2021.

If you notice every imperfection in your smile and you are aiming for a more ideal-looking smile, veneers might be for you. Veneers are common tools in cosmetic dentistry for Read more
What is Remineralization?
posted: Oct. 19, 2021.

“What is the strongest substance in the body?” If this question comes up on trivia night, be prepared to impress your team when you confidently answer, “Tooth enamel!” Tooth enamel? The Read more
My gums are inflamed. What can I do?
posted: Oct. 12, 2021.

Inflamed gums are a fairly common dental issue, but unfortunately, many people don't take the problem seriously enough. If you ignore inflamed gums and continue your usual routine, you could Read more
October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle
posted: Oct. 05, 2021.

Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around Read more
Timing Matters!
posted: Sep. 28, 2021.

Many patients at Uehara Family Cosmetic Dentistry, Inc. (Honolulu) are under the impression that harder brushing leads to cleaner teeth, but that is not true. Gentle brushing is just as Read more
TMD Problems and How You Can Prevent Them
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.

Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) describe a set of conditions that involve trouble with your jaw and face muscles. They result from a problem in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is Read more
Fluoride Treatment: Do You Need One?
posted: Sep. 14, 2021.

Over the past decade, most people have been ingesting less and less fluoride. This is not such a great trend, since fluoride has a history of successfully reducing tooth decay Read more
Keep Those Teeth Shipshape, Matey!
posted: Sep. 07, 2021.

September 19th is just around the corner, and you know what that means—Aye, matey, it’s “Talk Like a Pirate Day”! Why do we have a “Talk Like a Pirate Day” Read more
What is an Impacted Tooth?
posted: Aug. 31, 2021.

You may have heard this term the first time you or a friend got your wisdom teeth. That makes sense, as wisdom teeth are the teeth most often impacted in Read more
Thirsty? We Have Some Ideas on Tap
posted: Aug. 24, 2021.

No, we don’t mean the latest foamy offering from your favorite microbrewery. When you’re thirsty, one of the best options available is literally at your fingertips—tap water, straight from your Read more
Amalgam Fillings vs. White Fillings
posted: Aug. 17, 2021.

Many varieties of fillings are available at our Honolulu, Hawaii office. Most people are familiar with traditional amalgam fillings: those big silver spots on top of teeth. Made from a mixture Read more