• posted: Feb. 13, 2018
• dentures

Twenty-six percent of American adults between 65 and 74 have lost all their teeth to dental disease. This isn’t an appearance problem only—lack of teeth can also harm nutrition Read More

• posted: Jan. 29, 2018
• dental implants,  oral hygiene

Unlike the natural tooth it replaces, a dental implant is impervious to decay. But don’t think that means you can relax your oral hygiene habits — even though the Read More

• posted: Jan. 21, 2018
• dental implants

Dental implants are widely recognized as the best tooth replacement option available. For most people, though, it’s a long process: after a tooth is extracted the socket is allowed Read More

• posted: Jan. 06, 2018
• celebrity smiles,  oral hygiene

How many actresses have portrayed a neuroscientist on a wildly successful TV comedy while actually holding an advanced degree in neuroscience? As far as we know, exactly one: Mayim Read More

• posted: Jan. 03, 2018
• orthodontics,  braces,  Invisalign

Did you know that you can correct your misaligned smile without wearing metal braces? If you've been putting off orthodontic treatment because you don't want to wear traditional braces, you Read More

• posted: Dec. 29, 2017
• dental implants,  dentures

It’s a common problem for denture wearers: after years of a comfortable fit, your dentures now seem to be uncomfortably loose. The reason, though, may have more to do Read More

• posted: Dec. 14, 2017
• ulcers,  canker sores

Do you ever get sores in your mouth that seem to appear for no reason and then disappear just as mysteriously? Chances are they’re aphthous ulcers — better known Read More

• posted: Nov. 29, 2017
• dry mouth

Saliva is a true workhorse among bodily fluids — it breaks down food for digestion, keeps harmful bacteria in check and neutralizes acid that is destructive to tooth surfaces. Read More

• posted: Nov. 14, 2017
• celebrity smiles,  braces,  orthodontic treatment

Mayim Bialik has spent a good part of her life in front of TV cameras: first as the child star of the hit comedy series Blossom, and more recently Read More

• posted: Oct. 31, 2017
• dental implants,  restorative dentistry

Have you been thinking about replacing missing teeth with dental implants but aren't sure if they're the best option for you? Our Honolulu, HI, dentist, Dr. Ken Yasuhara, shares a Read More

• posted: Oct. 30, 2017
• tooth replacement

Imagine not having your upper teeth for talking and eating, not to mention your appearance, and you’ll have some idea of what Beauty the bald eagle experienced after losing Read More

• posted: Oct. 22, 2017
• muscle frenum

The various structures in your mouth — your teeth and gums, of course, as well as periodontal tissues that hold teeth in place within the jaw — all function Read More

• posted: Oct. 07, 2017
• oral hygiene

October brings fall leaves, pumpkins — and National Dental Hygiene Month. As you change your summer clothes for a fall wardrobe, it may also be time to change your Read More

• posted: Sep. 22, 2017
• tooth pain

When they’re introducing a new movie, actors often take a moment to pay tribute to the people who helped make it happen — like, you know, their dentists. At Read More

• posted: Sep. 07, 2017
• dental implants

There’s a lot to like about replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant. This state-of-the-art restoration is by far the most durable and life-like option available. And unlike Read More

• posted: Aug. 23, 2017
• celebrity smiles,  oral hygiene

When is the best time to floss your teeth: Morning? Bedtime? How about: whenever and wherever the moment feels right? For Cam Newton, award-winning NFL quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, Read More