When your kids are first told that they will need to get braces, a few of thoughts will likely cross your mind. How will braces impact their smile? How much will they hurt? How long will they have to keep them on? The length of treatment will likely impact the first two … [Read more...]
Genetics and Tooth Decay: Are They Related?
Have you ever heard anyone blame, or give credit to, their parents for their teeth? These researchers had and took a closer look into how genetics impact our dental health. To do so, they studied two identical twins with the same DNA to see if their dental health was also the … [Read more...]
Older Adults: 3 Oral Health Issues to Look Out For
Age is just a number. We’re sure you’ve heard this old saying before, but is it true? Whether you’re 6 or 60, oral health problems plague us all. Surprisingly, the #1 oral health issue of both young children and seniors are the same. Here are three common problems seniors … [Read more...]
Restoration vs Dentures | How Will My Dentures Look?
Dentures are an alternative many older adults utilize after tooth loss. If you or someone you love has lost some teeth over the years, you’re not alone. Did you know that almost 6% of older adults in Hawaii have had all their teeth extracted? It pays off to understand the options … [Read more...]
Ease into Retirement with Individual Dental Coverage
Retirement is a time to relax and return to the hobbies and skills that make you happy. While exploring new interests, we should be keeping our bodies and smiles healthy, too. One aspect of retirement that you may not have considered is losing employer-sponsored benefits, … [Read more...]