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Advancements in Dental Technology

Advancements in Dental Technology

There are plenty of incredible dental advancements in the world. Dentistry is no longer painful as it once was. Consider...
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Unlocking the Hidden Link: How Your Dental Health Impacts Your Heart

Think oral hygiene only affects your smile? Think again. Groundbreaking research has revealed a shocking connection between the health of...
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The Bitter Truth About Sugary Drinks On Kid’s Oral Health

Parenting is a journey filled with joy and challenges. And one challenge that parents often face is teaching their children...
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The Benefits Of Drinking Out Of A Straw

You may be aware that certain drinks we consume are better or worse for the teeth than others. For example,...
How does your dental health impact your confidence and self-esteem in social situations? Your teeth and self-confidence are more entertwined than thought.

How Are Your Teeth and Self-Confidence Related?

Despite its shortcomings, one of the best things to come from this age is body acceptance. Well, mostly. Even as...
What you should know about teen dental health

What You Should Know about Teen Dental Health

Teen dental health is in an odd position of sorts, partially because no one talks about it much. Teendom is...
Does your child show signs of misaligned teeth? Wary of traditional orthodontic treatment? Worry not, there's a way to straighten teeth without braces.

How to Straighten Teeth Without Braces

Although dental anxiety among children exists, getting your child ready for that first dental appointment is crucial. This is especially...
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3 Steps In Finding The Right Dentist

The process of finding a new dentist can be intimidating. Entrusting your health to a new doctor is an important decision. While...

Smoking and Vaping Is Bad For You and Your Teeth

Each year, smoking kills over 480,000 Americans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), tobacco is the...
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Top 5 Signs Of Good Oral Health

Having good oral health is important. Not only do healthy gums provide a strong base for healthy pearly whites for...

Find The Right Toothbrush For You and Your Child

Well, maybe you know that brushing your teeth after every meal is the most convenient option, but are you doing...
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Retainers: What They Are, How They Work, and How to Care for Them

If braces are part of your or someone you know’s journey to straight teeth, then you’ve probably heard of retainers....

Gain Confidence Through Tooth Replacement

Cosmetic dentistry, including tooth replacement options, has become more affordable than ever. Advancements in technologies also mean that you can...
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How a Dentist Repairs a Broken Tooth

  Have a broken tooth? A chip or crack? All three can lead to a wide-range of feelings, from sensitive teeth to...

7 Reasons Why You Need Straight Teeth Now

Many opt for orthodontic treatment to achieve straighter teeth, mainly for aesthetic purposes. However, straight teeth have even more benefits than this....
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Prevent Yellow Teeth with these 5 Tips

Yellow teeth can be unsightly and cause self-esteem problems. Fortunately, there are ways to avoid stained teeth to keep our...
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5 Ways To Up Your Selfie Game While Wearing Braces

Braces are helpful in our quest towards perfect teeth. While others may see no issue with wearing braces, some people...
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Pediatric Dentist Answers FAQs

For your baby’s first dental appointment, you might have some questions—like which dentist to bring them to. And with the...
Pediatric anesthesia neurotoxicity looks at how an exposure to anesthesia can affect the developing brains in young children. But should you be afraid?

What is Pediatric Anesthesia Neurotoxicity?

For the most part, anesthesia is a wonder for anxious patients. This is particularly true when it comes to trauma-inducing...
Do you know which layer of the tooth is the hardest? What a periodontal ligament is? If not, here are the parts of a tooth and their functions.

All About Teeth: Tooth Parts and Types of Teeth

If you recall your grade school science classes, chances are, you remember the parts of the different body systems. Or,...

Oral ID: A Dental Diagnostic Device

Oral cancer can emerge on the cheeks, tongue, salivary glands, lips, throat, and gums. In terminal stages, there can be...
Ever wondered what do your teeth say about your health? As it turns out, a lot, ranging from eating disorders to problems with pale gums, eating disorders, a dry mouth, and your immune system.

What Do Your Teeth Say About Your Health?

If the eyes are the window to your soul, then your teeth are the window to your health. While this...

The Relationship Between Oral Health and Oral Cancer

In 2012, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that one in two US adults aged 30 and...
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Get Your Kids To Brush In 4 Easy Steps

Out of all the daily hygiene tasks that parents help their kids with, the one that gets the most resistance...
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How To Convince Your Teen To Get Braces

Getting braces is great for a variety of different reasons, from straightening out the teeth to correcting one’s bite. Sometimes...
How to Break a Thumb Sucking Habit

How to Break a Thumb Sucking Habit

  75 percent of babies develop the habit of sucking their thumb during their first year. This habit gives them...
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Plaque: Definition, Causes and Prevention

Did you know that plaque, a sticky film filled with harmful bacteria, can wreak havoc on your oral health if...

How People Around The World Brush Their Teeth

In developed nations including the U.S., people commonly use electric or nylon toothbrushes to clean their teeth. But did you...

How Much Calcium Do We Need?

  Calcium is an essential mineral for oral health. It helps your teeth fend off tooth decay and helps generate...
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How Diabetes Affects Your Oral Health

When you have diabetes, your life changes, literally. High blood sugar levels affect how the rest of your body’s cells...
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What A Change Of Season Does To Your Teeth

Why do my teeth hurt when it’s cold outside? Very cold weather can be damaging to the body, making our lips chapped,...
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4 Homemade Teeth Whitener Remedies

Whether due to coffee, smoking habits, or simply genetics, many folks have yellow teeth. However, a majority of these folks...

Add a Healthy Smile to that Back-to-School Checklist

School’s been out for some time, but the back-to-school enthusiasm still remains. It’s a critical time, after all. In the...

How Can I Help Children Develop Healthy Oral Habits?

As parents, you want your kids to develop into healthy, strong adults. The same goes when it comes to their...

Hawaii Family Dental Launches Careers Website

Hawaii’s Largest Dental Group Is Looking For New Talents To Join Its Family Of Dental Professionals Hawaii Family Dental continues...
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Hawaii Family Dental Is Optimistic Hawaii’s Oral Health Standing Can Improve

Combined efforts can help solve Hawaii’s oral health problems, says HFD’s John Bower Watch the Henry Schein interview on Facebook....
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Hawaii Needs More to Fight Cavities

Hawaii needs to continue emphasizing proper and diligent oral hygiene, fluoride treatment, and dental visits to reduce the prevalence of...

6 Ways to Get Ready for Metal Braces

Metal braces may pose challenges for some people. For example, you won’t be able to chew gum anymore or floss....
3 Harmful Misconceptions about the Dentist

3 Harmful Misconceptions about the Dentist

Visiting a dentist is deemed as one of the most common jitters in today’s contemporary world. The scent of the...

Gingivitis and Dental Implants

While a nice smile is something many people admire, tooth replacement options such like implants, bridges, and dentures are so much more...
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Fluoride and Fluoridated Water

What Is Fluoride? This planet has a lot of fluorides, a mineral that is a component of sodium fluoride. However,...
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Fun Dental Facts You Should Know

People are aware that our teeth are quite essential for having a good smile, being able to speak well, and...
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