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Three Surprising Causes of Bad Breath
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.

Rumor has it that the Queen of England doesn’t allow garlic in the palace. And, even if you have no royal duties in the near future, it might be a Read more
Summer Sports and Mouthguards
posted: Jul. 06, 2021.

School’s out and you’ve emptied your gym locker until next fall. But while you’re stowing away the football gear, the basketball warm-ups, the field hockey sticks, and all the other Read more
Happy Fourth of July!
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.

Happy Independence Day from the doctor and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we Read more
Sleep Apnea and Snoring
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.

Snoring may not be something you take seriously. You might even laugh or joke about it. But the fact is, anytime you or your partner snore to the point of Read more
Digital X-rays
posted: Jun. 15, 2021.

X-rays are a vital diagnostic tool for any dental professional. X-rays help your endodontist perform a root canal, your orthodontist check the position of a tooth’s root, your oral surgeon Read more
5 Signs It’s Time To Visit the Dentist
posted: May 14, 2021.

Regular visits to your dentist in Honolulu, HI, can keep your smile healthy and beautiful.Do you know how important it is to visit your dentist regularly? It’s important to your Read more
Would Invisalign Work for Me?
posted: Mar. 01, 2021.

Would you like to straighten your teeth but don't like the look of metal braces? Invisalign just may be the perfect solution for you. Your Honolulu, HI, dentist, Dr. Garrett Read more
Taking Care of Your Crowns and Bridges
posted: Dec. 29, 2020.

Crowns and bridges are sometimes necessary to fill in gaps in a person’s smile, but the great thing is they don’t usually require more work than your natural teeth. If Read more
Jimmy Fallon's Daughter Loses a Tooth on National Television
posted: Dec. 24, 2020.

Even though coronavirus lockdowns have prevented TV hosts from taping live shows, they're still giving us something to watch via virtual interviews. In the process, we're given occasional glimpses Read more
Dental Implants Offer Stability in Tooth Restoration
posted: Dec. 16, 2020.

Are you thinking about replacing lost teeth with dental implants? Stability is one of the most important benefits of receiving implants. Offered by your Honolulu, HI, dentist, Dr. Garrett Yahashi, Read more
A Mild NSAID May Be All You Need To Manage Discomfort After Dental Work
posted: Dec. 14, 2020.

Undergoing dental work is for the most part a pain-free affair. But once you're home and the anesthetic begins to wear off, you may have some discomfort.Fortunately, most post-procedure Read more
This Odd Tongue Condition Isn't Something To Fret Over
posted: Dec. 04, 2020.

If you're intrigued by the strange and bizarre, here's one to pique your interest: geographic tongue. It's a rare condition that causes the appearance of red patches on the Read more
4 Areas Deserving Attention as You Protect Your Teeth for a Lifetime
posted: Nov. 24, 2020.

Thousands of years ago, our ancestors could only expect to live between 30 and 40 years. But steady improvements in lifestyle and medical care have increased human life expectancy Read more
Zac Efron's Smile Transformation Could Happen to You
posted: Nov. 14, 2020.

Actor Zac Efron has one of the top smiles in a business known for beautiful smiles. Bursting on the scene in 2006 at age 18 in High School Musical, Read more
Here's Why Smoking Can Be Hazardous to Your Dental Health
posted: Nov. 04, 2020.

During his exploration of the Americas, Christopher Columbus encountered a native in a canoe loaded with water, food and a strange bunching of leaves. This marked the first European Read more
Implants Can Make It Easier to Restore Missing Teeth in Stages
posted: Oct. 25, 2020.

A fair number of people with total tooth loss have arrived at this point after a long history of dental issues. It's quite likely they've had a series of Read more