Blog - Kapolei, HI Dentist

The Importance of Routine Dental Hygiene
posted: Dec. 15, 2021.

A healthy smile is a happy smile. How well do you actually care for your smile? You may be surprised to discover that your dental hygiene really isn’t as good as Read more
My gums are inflamed. What can I do?
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.

Inflamed gums are a fairly common dental issue, but unfortunately, many people don't take the problem seriously enough. If you ignore inflamed gums and continue your usual routine, you could 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
Natural Ways to Soothe a Toothache
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.

Toothaches can come in many different forms, but no matter which, they’re always uncomfortable. the doctor and our team want you to know there are simple ways to cure this Read more
Thanksgiving
posted: Nov. 23, 2021.

At Rainbow Dental Center Kapolei, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Kopolie, Hawaii Read more
Common Wisdom Teeth Problems
posted: Nov. 16, 2021.

Have you ever wondered why people have wisdom teeth? These are a third set of molars that come in behind the rest of all your other teeth, usually during early Read more
Dangers of Alcohol and Oral Health
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.

We often have patients who ask, “Can drinking alcohol affect my oral health?” There are, in fact, a few reasons why that martini may not be good for your pearly Read more
Cold Comfort
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.

The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and 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
The Hazards of Smokeless Tobacco
posted: Oct. 19, 2021.

Many smokers believe that chewing tobacco is a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes. This simply isn't the case! In fact, smokeless tobacco can cause serious health concerns. Smokeless tobacco comes in Read more
Why Are We Recommending a Periodontal Consultation?
posted: Oct. 12, 2021.

The best way to protect yourself from gum disease is to be proactive: practice good oral hygiene at home and schedule regular checkups and cleanings in our Kopolie, Hawaii office. How Read more
Everything You Need to Know About Emergency Dentistry
posted: Oct. 12, 2021.

Get the facts about emergency dental care. Your child just got hit in the face with a ball and now they have a cracked tooth. You woke up in the middle Read more
What's on your fall reading list?
posted: Oct. 05, 2021.

How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? the doctor and our team at Rainbow Read more
How Smoking Increases the Risk of Oral Cancer
posted: Sep. 28, 2021.

Cigarette smoke contains more than 6,000 chemicals, and at least 200 of those chemicals are known to be harmful to your health. When smoke is inhaled, moist oral tissues are Read more
Wisdom Teeth Emergencies: Causes and treatment
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.

When you think of a dental emergency, you may picture teeth that have fallen out or severe tooth pain. But it is not uncommon for wisdom teeth to develop conditions Read more
Heart Disease and Oral Health
posted: Sep. 14, 2021.

Is there a link between oral health and heart health? This is a question that has been receiving a lot of attention in recent studies. While as yet there is Read more