One of the reasons that Dr. Yoshimura attends classes and stays up on
the latest changes in dentistry is so he can pass his knowledge on to
you. He believes that when you know how to take care of your teeth, you
will be more active about maintaining your oral hygiene. That is why
he has selected the following patient education articles below. If you
are looking for information on a certain treatment and do not see it
here, Dr. Yoshimura will be glad to talk to you during your appointment
or over the phone at 808-944-1155.
Air Abrasion - Air abrasion is a relatively new
decay removal/tooth preparation procedure we often use in place of the
traditional dental drill.
BreathRx - There's no reason you should suffer from
bad breath! BreathRx is professional breath control in 3 easy steps.
Composite Resins: Strengthen
Your Smile - If you're
embarrassed about your smile because of decayed, disfigured, or discolored
teeth, you may be a good candidate for composite resins.
Crowns - If you’re self-conscious about your
smile due to cracked, broken, decayed, or worn teeth, we can bring back
your healthy, natural-looking smile with dental crowns.
Digital Imaging - This computer-based digital technology
allows your dentist to create true-to-life photographs of your very own
mouth, as if the recommended procedures had already been completed.
Digital X-Rays - See through dental x-rays concerns
and discover the importance of this procedure.
Gum Disease: Serious But Treatable - Although gum
disease is terribly pervasive, it's also preventable. Conservative estimates
report that up to 80% of people unknowingly have some amount of chronic
gum disease.
Porcelain Veneers - Porcelain veneers can often
provide people who have chipped, stained, discolored, unevenly spaced,
or even slightly crooked front teeth with a completely new-looking smile
in just a few simple appointments.
Zoom! Whitening - The Zoom! In-Office Whitening
System is a revolutionary tooth whitening procedure. It's safe, effective
and fast - very fast.
