Honolulu Dental Clinic

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Smiles in Paradise Dental Clinic Honolulu
Our Address 1401 South Beretania Street, Suite #470, Honolulu, HI 96814 Phone : (808) 732-0291 !ail: "o#tor$honolulu%entalo&&i#e'#o! ())'honolulu%entalo&&i#e'#o!

Honolulu Dental Clinic
Aloha and welcome to our website. Our goal is to provide you with uncompromising dental care with the utmost concern for your comfort and safety. With over ! years of e"perience and countless hours of continuing education# Dr. $ichael %ishime has a passion for what he does# and he treats and treatment plans every patient in the same manner he or one of his family members would want to be treated. His goal is to &eep or return every patient to optimal oral health#function# beauty and comfort. Dr. %ishime received his '.A. degree from the (niversity of Hawaii in )*+, and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the (niversity of the Pacific School of Dentistry in )*,). He was inducted into the -au .appa Omega dental honor society while in dental school. He has been in the private practice of dentistry in Hawaii since )*,)# and his practice is primarily focused on implant# cosmetic and advanced restorative dentistry. Services/0 ). 1eneral Dentistry/0 -echnology Cosmetic Dentistry 2estorative Care Periodontal Care Preventive Care Dental Care for 3nfants and Children Dentistry for An"ious Patient

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Cosmetic Dentistry/0 In a study completed by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, researchers found that 9 out of 10 patients agree that an attractive smile is an important asset !hey also found that "#$ of Americans agree that an unattractive smile can hurt an applicant%s chance for career success Having a smile you love can increase your confidence and boost your self&image If you are unhappy 'ith your smile, you may be surprised to (no' that modern Cosmetic Dentist Anaheim Hills CA offers many solutions to common aesthetic problems )ur office provides the full spectrum of cosmetic dentistry to our patients *hether you are see(ing +eneers Anaheim Hills CA or simple tooth 'hitening or to repair croo(ed or damaged teeth, 'e can help you to achieve a more attractive smile 2estorative Care/0 !ooth ,illing!ooth Colored ,illing is )ne of Dental 2estorative Care Services and In the past, cavities could only be treated 'ith unsightly metal fillings that are alloys for silver and mercury !hese fillings, especially 'hen close to the front of the mouth, are highly noticeable and unaesthetic .ometimes, the filling is so large that it causes discoloration of the entire tooth !hese fillings /or restorations0 often 'ea(en teeth due to the large amount of the original tooth that has to be removed Also there is a ris( of 1ercury poisoning that is used in the filling 1odern dentistry has increasingly turned to !ooth colored or composite fillings as a strong, safe and more natural loo(ing alternative Composite fillings utilize a soft 'hite plastic substance that is hardened 'ith a blue light Cro'n and 2ridges*hen a tooth is fractured, has a large old filling, or is severely damaged by decay, your dentist may recommend the placement of a cro'n Cro'ns sngthen and protect the remaining tooth structure and can improve the appearance of your smile !ypes of cro'ns include the full porcelain cro'n, the porcelain&fused&to&metal cro'n /precious 3 non&precious0 and the all&metal cro'n

Dental 3mplant /0 *hen a tooth is lost the specialized bony process that houses the tooth begins to resorb due to lac( of stimulation !his causes a decrease in 'idth and height of the bone in the area the tooth is lost 4eighboring teeth and opposing teeth begin to move into the space !his causes food lodgment, subse5uent decay, gum disease and abnormal forces being transmitted to teeth leading to fracture of cusps 'hich may necessitate root canal treatment or e6traction 7oss of teeth can also cause the chee( and lips to collapse giving an aged loo( !he conse5uences of tooth loss can be prevented by replacing the lost tooth in a timely manner Although there are several options to replace a missing tooth the number one choice for replacing lost teeth are dental implants Implants are tiny titanium scre's or posts that are surgically placed in the bone )nce integrated into bone they act li(e roots onto 'hich small posts are attached 'hich protrude through the gums !hese posts provide stable anchors to the replacement teeth Implants maintain the bone height by stimulation and prevents unnecessary trimming of ad8oining teeth for bridge placement .ince implants are titanium posts there is no chance for decay on implants Implants can service you for several years 'ith regular professional cleaning and proper home care Dentures/0 )ver time, people%s teeth tend to naturally deteriorate *hen a tooth has deteriorated substantially, it often needs to be e6tracted9 and 'hen multiple teeth are e6tracted, dentures may be the most appropriate solution Dentures can create a natural and healthy loo(ing set of teeth In addition, a properly fitting set of dentures can greatly enhance your smile and sense of self&esteem 4ndodontics/0 In order to understand 'hy you need 4on .urgical :ndodontic !reatment, you must first learn about the anatomy of the tooth !eeth are composed of three layers, the outer enamel, the inner dentin, and the innermost layer, the pulp !he enamel is the outer insulating layer of the tooth that has no nerve supply !he ne6t layer, the dentin is innervated and is the sensitive tooth structure !he pulp contains blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue and creates the surrounding hard tissues of the tooth during development !he pulp is housed in the canal system 'ithin the tooth, 'hich comprises of the pulp chamber in the cro'n and the root canals in the roots

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4mergency Care/0 In8uries to the face, mouth and teeth are common among children *e are here to help you in the time of an emergency Dental Do not panic, stay calm and determine the e6tent of in8ury If your child has a facial ;head in8ury assess 'hether or not you child%s in8ury caused loss consciousness even for a brief moment If this is the case, your child should see a physician immediately *orry about the mouth and teeth later .top any bleeding 'ith a clean 'ashcloth or gauze If there is s'elling place cold compression on the area As you do this, chec( for bro(en teeth and;or missing teeth If there are missing teeth, loo( for them

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