Aloha,

In light of COVID-19 developments as well as new recommendations from the Hawaii Dental Association, ...

Aloha Valued Patients and Friends,

As dental healthcare professionals, infection control procedures, such as disinfection and sterilization, have been in our wheelhouse for a long time. From HIV to MRSA, tuberculosis, and influenza, and now coronavirus, protecting our patients, our staff, and our families has always been and continues to be our utmost concern.

Even with our excellent standard universal precautions and ...

Vaping, or electronic cigarettes, is fast becoming a concern for us, your healthcare providers. Due to virtually no regulation and the targeted marketing towards young people, the U.S. Surgeon General has declared it a “major public health concern.”

Overall Health

Limited research exists for this new fad, but what we do know is that most vaping products contain the addictive chemical nicotine ...

People ask us a lot about dental implants these days. Perhaps they’re self-conscious because of missing teeth or wear dentures that are uncomfortable. Unfortunately, they’re not alone. Nearly 200 million Americans are missing at least one tooth, and almost 35 million are missing all of their teeth.

Missing teeth can affect the appearance of your smile, your quality of life, and ...

In honor of National Children's Dental Health Month in February, Kalaheo Dental Group is hosting a Keiki Art Content!

Theme: Things That Keep Your Mouth Clean and Healthy

• Art: Use the medium of your choice, including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, or poetry. All 2-dimensional (drawing, photography, etc.) art must be submitted on an 8 1/2 x 11" piece of paper.
• Eligible: Kaua'i keiki ...

Join our patient, 3-time World Champion Tandem Surfer Krystl Apeles, on her Invisalign journey to straighten her teeth and enhance her beautiful smile. The process will take approximately 12 months, and she’ll provide us with updates along the way. Here’s what Krystl has to say as she begins the Invisalign process:

"My name is Krystl, and I’ve been going to Kalaheo ...

Please join us in welcoming Kalaheo Dental Group's new dentist Dr. Robert Stebbins, DDS. A University of the Pacific School of Dentistry graduate, he owned a private dental practice for 11 years in Oregon. Prior to that, Dr. Stebbins practiced as an orthopedic surgery physician assistant in San Francisco and spent two years in Bulgaria as a missionary.  He has ...

Choosing dental implants to replace missing teeth is a decision that has long-term benefits. A dental implant is the healthiest tooth replacement because it acts just like a real tooth. And just like the rest of your teeth, your dental implant requires proper care to maintain it.

When you get one or more dental implants in Kauai, your dentist will ...

Children today can have full schedules just as adults do. School, soccer practice, music lessons—the last thing you want is for them to miss out on them because of dental problems like cavities. One of the easiest ways to help your keiki maintain a happy, healthy smile is with dental sealants. 

A significant part of family dentistry in Kalaheo is ...

Teens make choices that can have a lifetime of consequences. Oral piercings may “look cool” as a form of expression, but they have serious risks:

• Infection, pain and swelling: Your mouth is home to huge amounts of bacteria, and an ideal place for infection, which can become life threatening if not treated promptly. It’s also possible for a piercing to cause ...

You want your teeth to last a lifetime, but healthy teeth don’t happen by accident. That’s why at Kalaheo Dental Group, we recommend starting with good oral health habits young. The following four tips can help provide your child with dental success for the rest of their life.

Choose the Right Toothbrush

The bristle in your toothbrush can damage your enamel ...

At Kalaheo Dental Group, we speak often about the link between oral health and overall health. This is especially relevant when talking about oral cancer. According to the American Dental Association, “Approximately 51,540 people will be diagnosed with cancers of the mouth, throat, tonsils, and tongue this year.” Here are the top 5 risk factors:

1. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), a sexually ...

Is it time for your next dental cleaning, but you just can’t find time in your day to schedule an appointment? Are you tempted to skip the cleaning because your teeth don’t hurt and you brush and floss well anyway?

New patients at our Kalaheo dental office sometimes think that these six-month exams and dental cleanings aren’t necessary, but that’s ...

Your routine dental cleanings in Kalaheo support your oral hygiene efforts and are an essential part of keeping your family’s smiles healthy.

But you should also view these appointments as an opportunity to talk to your dental hygienist about your oral hygiene routine and see if there’s room for improvement. 

Before your next dental cleaning, consider asking these four basic questions ...

We Offer Solutions For Missing Teeth

If you are struggling with tooth loss and are searching for options to replace your natural teeth, our Kalaheo, HI dental office is excited to welcome you to our ohana.

At Kalaheo Dental Group, we work hard to help our patients feel at ease during difficult times. Our knowledgeable and friendly team is always ready ...

Only a few more days to submit your art for the art contest!

Here are four tips to help keiki Malama their Mouth:

1. Make it Fun! To get kids brushing and flossing for the recommended two minutes, two times a day, use that smartphone at your fingertips. Choose a fun, two-minute tune and let kids rock out while they brush. Brush alongside them to model great technique.

2. Go to the Dentist! Dental problems ...

In honor of National Children's Dental Health Month in February, Kalaheo Dental Group is hosting a keiki!

Art Contest

Theme: Tooth-Art

Teeth (molars, canines, incisors) come in all shapes and sizes. Show us your interpretation of tooth-art. Use the medium of your choice, including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, or even poetry, to create your contest ...

Are you an adult who wants to straighten your teeth but have too much going on in your life to deal with metal braces? Orthodontic treatment with Invisalign is an excellent alternative because the system is designed with your busy adult lifestyle in mind.

Benefits of Invisalign Compared to Metal Braces

There are numerous benefits to choosing Invisalign over metal braces:

• Won’t mar ...

Have bad breath that won’t go away? The problem may be more than the type of foods you eat, so today we’re going to share some tips for keeping your breath clean and fresh.

We all experience bad breath occasionally, which is usually the result of eating smelly foods like garlic and onions. This can be embarrassing, but it’s not a ...

We Love Our Community

Our staff recently provided oral health presentations to the West Kauai Rotary Club and Boys and Girls Club Waimea Clubhouse. We would love to visit your school or community group. Presentations are customized depending on the topic the audience would like ...

Millions of people are affected by tooth loss; some estimates say that over 100 million people are missing at least one tooth and more than 36 million have no teeth.

Full and partial dentures have long been the go-to treatment for missing teeth, but today we also have dental implants, a tooth replacement option that is most like your natural teeth. ...

You probably don’t give a lot of thought to your toothbrush until you notice the bristles getting frayed or flattened out. Then you go to the drugstore, pick up a new one and go home and place it in the cute family toothbrush mug on the counter in your bathroom.

What's Wrong with This Picture?

There are so many things wrong with ...

While you may have only recently heard about dental implants, you may know they’re innovative, but they’re not new. The first implant was placed in 1965, which means they have been in use for over 50 years! In that time, millions of patients have enjoyed their benefits to the point that they’re now referred to as the “gold standard” for ...

Most of us have become more health conscious in the past few decades; we tend to exercise more, make better food choices, and try to stay informed about things that affect our general health and well-being.

As part of our new awareness, many of us have concerns about the frequency of x-rays. Even though the level of radiation in an x-ray ...

Men are not always the greatest at staying up to date with their health checks and yet early detection and treatment for diseases and injuries are the best ways to stay healthy and live a long, happy life.

Join us in celebrating Men’s Health Week, June 11-17, a nationally observed week that leads up to Father’s Day. 

“The purpose of Men’s Health ...

A beautiful smile can open a lot of doors in business and social situations because when you look good, you feel good about yourself, and your confidence shows. But when your teeth are not healthy, you may feel so self-conscious that you don’t want to smile at all.

You Can Enjoy a Healthier Smile

It’s not necessary to live day to day ...

Ask kids what their favorite time of year is and the answer is almost always summer. What could be better than summer on Kauai?

Follow these tips to help your keiki malama their mouth all summer long.

• Sun’s out, surfs up! C’mon, and get outside. Give the electronic devices a rest. Sitting around being ‘bored’ and snacking can cause weight gain ...

It’s Children’s Dental Health Month! Here are four tips to help keiki Malama their Mouth.

Make it Fun!

To get kids brushing and flossing for the recommended two minutes, two times a day, use that smartphone at your fingertips. Choose a fun, two-minute tune and let kids rock out while they brush. Brush alongside them to model great technique.

Go to the Dentist!

Dental ...

In honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month in February, Kalaheo Dental Group is hosting a Keiki Art Contest!

Theme: Malama Your Mouth!

Show us how you take care of your teeth, gums, and tongue.

• Art: On an 8 ½” x 12” paper, draw a picture that illustrates “Malama Your Mouth!” and include this theme on the drawing.
• Eligible: Kaua`i keiki 12 years old and ...

Few oral health conditions affect patients like losing a tooth – both physically and emotionally. Tooth loss poses so many questions about the future of your health and appearance, making the right decision might seem overwhelming. You don’t have to worry; our experienced dentists are here for you, helping you through the tooth-replacement process every step of the way.

Here are ...

How do you begin your search for a dentist? The most successful dental relationships are built on trust. If you don’t feel comfortable enough to turn to your provider when you suspect a problem, your oral health is likely to suffer.

Choosing a dentist who you can relate to is one of the most important things you can do for your ...

It’s holiday season on Kauai! Seems like it was just summer and now keiki have trick-or-treat candy, Thanksgiving pumpkin pies baking, and Christmas and New Year’s are right around the corner. A magical time of year on Kauai, no doubt, but the holidays can be humbug for our ohana’s dental health. We at Kalaheo Dental Group offer some tips for ...

Wednesday, November 1st, 2017

Get $1/pound of unopened candy, up to 5 pounds.

Prize drawing: $100 KUGA gift certificate.

The candy will be sent to our troops via Operation Gratitude. Since its inception in 2003, Operation Gratitude has shipped more than 1,600,000 ...

Dental implants have been in practical use for decades and have restored the smiles of millions of people. However, in a recent study conducted by Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), researchers found that 25% of the patients surveyed never even heard of dental implants!

Implant Facts You Should Know

Considering the tremendous benefit they offer compared to other tooth replacements, ...

“Healthy Mouth, Healthy Life” is an ongoing campaign from Kalaheo Dental Group to hit home the point that good mouth health can lead to a healthy life.

Reuters (8/17, Boggs) reports that research suggests chronic periodontitis, or gum disease, may be associated with “an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.” The article notes that while investigators “found no overall link between ...

Aside from ruining your appearance, missing teeth lead to a host of dental problems. Fortunately, dental implants have had a tremendously positive effect on the lives of patients with missing teeth. They are the gold standard for tooth replacement because they so closely mimic the function and appearance of a natural tooth.

Smoking and Dental Implants

If you smoke more than a ...

In honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month in February, Kalaheo Dental Group is hosting a Keiki Art Contest using the theme: My Teeth Are Hungry For.... 

Keiki are encouraged to show us the non-sugary food and drinks that make for a healthy smile!

Art:

On an 8 ½” x 12” paper, draw a picture that illustrates “My teeth are hungry for…” and ...

Mahalo to KUGA (Kauai UnderGround Artists) for the generous gift certificate donation for our Halloween Candy Buy Back prize drawing! All keiki who donate candy at the event are ...