• posted: Feb. 13, 2015
• tooth grinding

Sure, it’s big news when celebs tweet selfies from the dental office… if you’re still living in the 20th century. But in Hollywood today, it’s harder to say who Read More

• posted: Feb. 06, 2015
• veneers

Find out if getting porcelain veneers in Honolulu is the right treatment option for you. It’s amazing how much a healthy smile says about you. About 63 percent of people think Read More

• posted: Jan. 29, 2015
• oral hygiene,  flossing

A critical part of effective, daily oral hygiene, flossing removes bacterial plaque from between teeth that can’t be accessed with brushing. Unfortunately, it’s often neglected — string flossing requires Read More

• posted: Jan. 14, 2015
• nightguard,  grinding teeth

Here's an interesting tidbit of information on Wheel of Fortune host Vanna White: like many people, she grinds her teeth at night. In a detailed interview with Dear Doctor Read More

• posted: Jan. 05, 2015

  The 21st century has seen the development of great dental advancements -- and it’s hard to find a more amazing one than CEREC technology. CEREC stands for Chairside Economical Restoration Read More

• posted: Dec. 30, 2014
• wisdom teeth

The reason for extracting a tooth may be all too obvious — the tooth is too decayed or damaged to attempt saving. The reason for extracting a wisdom tooth, Read More

• posted: Dec. 19, 2014
• chipped teeth

A recent episode of “America’s Got Talent” featured an engaging 93-year-old strongman called The Mighty Atom Jr. The mature muscleman’s stunt: moving a full-sized car (laden with his Read More

• posted: Dec. 15, 2014
• CEREC

State-of-the-art technology promises a flawless dental crown in a single visit.   It’s surprisingly common for people to have a damaged tooth due to untreated decay or trauma. About 15 million Americans Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2014
• pediatric dentistry,  oral health

Caring for a young child can be overwhelming at times. Sometimes, it may feel like you can't read enough books to learn the correct way to do everything from Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2014
• Dental Crowns,  Dental Bonding

Everyone wants the perfect smile; however, not everyone is born with one. If you are weighing cosmetic dentistry in Honolulu to see what treatment is right for you, here are Read More

• posted: Nov. 19, 2014
• celebrity smiles,  braces,  orthodontic treatment

It's no surprise that plenty of teenagers go in for an orthodontic evaluation and come out wearing braces. But sometimes, an observant orthodontist may notice that an adult's smile Read More

• posted: Nov. 04, 2014
• smoking

It’s been widely established for decades that cigarette smoking contributes to cancer and heart disease. But did you know smoking will also increase your risk of tooth decay and Read More

• posted: Oct. 27, 2014
• Invisalign

What is one of the leading brands in the field of orthodontics? It’s Invisalign—the in-demand aligner for a clear solution to malocclusion. The aligners are invisible and removable, and the Read More

• posted: Oct. 20, 2014
• nutrition,  oral health

If you’ve come in to our office lately, chances are you’ve been asked to fill out a form or answer a question about what medications — both prescription and Read More

• posted: Oct. 20, 2014
• cosmetic dentistry,  celebrity smiles

What happens if you’re right in the middle of a song, in front of an arena full of fans… and you knock out a tooth with your microphone? If Read More

• posted: Oct. 20, 2014
• teeth whitening,  Dental Veneers,  Cosmetic Bonding

You’ve been thinking about making some changes to your smile but you’re not sure what you want to do. All you know is that you’re tired of noticing those little Read More