How Teeth Grinding Causes Different Kinds of Dental Damage
Teeth grinding refers to the gnashing, clenching, and shifting of the teeth that occurs when someone is asleep. The grinding of the upper and lower teeth can be so severe that over time it results
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When Is it Time for Porcelain Veneers Replacement?
There are many cosmetic dentistry treatments that can address specific imperfections to enhance the overall appearance of the smile. But no treatment is as versatile as porcelain veneers. Porcelain veneers sit over the facial surface
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Dental Care for Healthy Senior Smiles
As a dentist dedicated to patient satisfaction, Dr. Rohinton J. Patel focuses on meeting each of his patient’s unique dental needs. Dr. Patel understands that, although patients can benefit from dental care throughout their lives,
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Good Dental Care for Teens: What Does This Involve?
Our Honolulu dental care center is able to meet the diverse needs of patients in different stages of their lives. While restorative dentistry procedures can generally address issues for patients of all ages, tailoring an
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The History of Toothpaste: How Oral Hygiene Evolved
The team at Hawaii Pacific Dental Group has a great deal of respect for the dental care specialists of the past. We know our work is only possible because of other innovators and trailblazers. Today’s
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Why Hot and Cold Temperatures Cause Tooth Sensitivity
Tooth sensitivity and any sort of acute dental pain is often the sign of a dental problem of some kind. Whenever a patient at our Honolulu dental care center mentions sensitivity or discomfort, we always
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Five Causes of Poor Gum Health
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that nearly half of all Americans have some form of periodontal (gum) disease. While there are several factors that can affect your gum health, one of
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Eliminating Tooth Sensitivity when Chewing
The primary function of the teeth is to bite down on food and chew it into smaller pieces that are easy to digest. Fortunately, the teeth are designed to perform this task without disrupting the
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Brush Off: The History of the Toothbrush
You may not realize it, but the history of the toothbrush is long and goes back thousands of years. It’s rather fascinating to think about how far the field of dentistry has come. It’s also
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What to Do When You Lose a Tooth Due to Oral Injury
At Hawaii Pacific Dental Group, Inc., we emphasize the importance of replacing missing teeth through advanced restorative dentistry treatments as soon as possible to all of our patients, including those who are in excellent oral
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