It's easy to assume a dental visit isn't necessary until something hurts. The problem is that by the time pain shows up, the underlying issue has usually progressed. This is why dental exams are so important for Kalaheo families.
Cavities and gum disease frequently develop silently, exhibiting no noticeable symptoms in their early stages. …
You're searching for dental care for your ohana, and you keep seeing terms like "general dentist" and "family dentist." Are they the same thing? While both provide essential dental care, some meaningful differences can impact your family's experience, especially here in the close-knit community of Kauai.
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It's exhausting keeping up with a busy family's schedule! Kids have school and extracurricular activities to attend, while parents are juggling work and tending to the home's needs. But what if you could take one thing off your to-do list? You'd jump on it—right?
The good news is choosing a family dentist makes caring for your family's smiles simple and …
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. We emphasize the importance of children’s dentistry and oral hygiene during this time. It is through family dentistry in Kauai and your at-home efforts that children realize excellent and lasting oral health.
Let’s explore three best practices to keep your child’s smile healthy for life.
Regular dental checkups allow …
Choosing the right dentist for your family doesn’t have to be stressful. A family dentist treats children and adults in the same dental office. At Kalaheo Dental Group, we make dental care easy and stress-free for families and patients of all ages. Our comprehensive dentistry services can help you attain the healthy, beautiful smile you deserve.
Here are five reasons …
Your family dentist in Kauai, HI, considers all toothaches serious because it signifies something is wrong and needs to be addressed. If you have a toothache, it’s essential to contact our dental office to arrange an emergency dental visit with the dentist. Mild toothaches often become excruciating without intervention.
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Dear Valued Patients,
Have you lost dental insurance due to unemployment as a result of the pandemic? If so, you are eligible for free preventative and diagnostic services from us. Call us today at (808) 332-9445 to make an appointment, which will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis while funds last.
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An x-ray is a form of energy that travels through solid objects. Energy is absorbed by dense objects, like teeth or bone, and show up in x-rays as light-colored areas. While less dense objects, such as gums and cheeks, appear darker on an x-ray.
A patient with a …
Let’s face it: brushing your teeth alone just isn’t enough. While a great toothbrush clears away the bacteria on the surface of your teeth, it physically cannot reach the tight spaces in between them. That is exactly where proper flossing technique comes in. Incorporating flossing into your daily oral care routine is the absolute most important component in the fight …
Remember, brush your keiki's teeth for 2 minutes, 2 times a day! When an adult brushes their teeth, use a grain of rice- sized amount of fluoridated toothpaste for keiki up to 3 years old and a small pea-sized amount for keiki ages 3-6 years. Natural, fluoride-free toothpaste is a great practicing tool for your keiki to use themselves, under …
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 …
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.
The bristle in your toothbrush can damage your …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 eligible for the prize drawing.
