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The Effects of Biting Your Nails
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.
Also known as onchophagia, the habit of nail biting is one of the so-called “nervous habits” that can be triggered by stress, excitement, or boredom. Approximately half of all kids Read more -
Three Signs You May Have Gingivitis
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.
Gingivitis, or inflammation of the gums, is an early stage of gum disease. If you have gingivitis, it’s important to visit the doctor to get proper treatment, since home care Read more -
Common Causes of Gum Disease
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.
Your gums are responsible for a large part of your overall oral health. So keeping them healthy and knowing how to detect gum disease is extremely important. Since it’s often painless, Read more -
Going Green for the New Year
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.
Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to Read more -
A Brighter Smile for the New Year
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.
The beginning of a new year is the perfect opportunity for a fresh start for you and your smile. At Garret K. Uehara DDS, Inc DBA Island Ohana Dental, a Read more -
Mouthguard Protection
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.
Let’s talk about mouthguards and night guards—two crucial appliances that protect your teeth and jaw. We could talk about how important a mouthguard is when you lead an active life. Mouthguards Read more -
What is Remineralization?
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.
“What is the strongest substance in the body?” If this question comes up on trivia night, be prepared to impress your team when you confidently answer, “Tooth enamel!” Tooth enamel? The Read more -
‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
posted: Dec. 07, 2021.
It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no Read more -
Oh no, not the dentist!
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.
If you or your children suffer from dental anxiety, you aren’t alone. According to the Cleveland Clinic, between nine and 15 percent of Americans admit to feeling sufficiently afraid of Read more -
Thanksgiving
posted: Nov. 23, 2021.
At Garret K. Uehara DDS, Inc DBA Island Ohana Dental, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving Read more -
Osteoporosis and Oral Health
posted: Nov. 16, 2021.
Today, the doctor and our team at Garret K. Uehara DDS, Inc DBA Island Ohana Dental thought we would examine the relationship between osteoporosis and oral health, since 40 million Read more -
The Link Between HPV and Oral Cancer
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.
Cancer has become a common word, and it seems like there is new research about it every day. We know antioxidants are important. We know some cancers are more treatable Read more -
Getting Ready for Winter
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.
Winter Is Coming. Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some Read more -
The Intriguing History of Halloween
posted: Oct. 26, 2021.
Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is Read more -
Good Dental Hygiene Impacts Overall General Health
posted: Oct. 19, 2021.
There are many ways in which your oral health has an impact on your overall general health. There are naturally occurring bacteria in the mouth. Some of those bacteria, including Read more
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