Services
Kaneohe Family Dental Care provides comprehensive dental services including regular and preventive check-ups, fillings, extractions, gum treatment, crowns, caps, bridges, implants, dentures, and root canals.
We also offer the very latest esthetic procedures including whitening and veneers to enhance your appearance. Initial consultations can address most questions you may have, and our extensive follow-up to all procedures gives you the assurance and care you require.
The following overview explains common dental procedures and how they can improve your dental, mental, and physical health!
Twice a Year, All your Life
Regular examination and cleaning combined with daily brushing and flossing are the best approach to preventing serious dental conditions. Recommended every six months, dental visits should begin by age 2 and continue throughout your life. Semi-annual exams and cleanings are important to your overall health and can prevent small problems from becoming larger and costly. Many serious medical/dental diseases are visible to patients and do not have symptoms that cause discomfort. For this reason alone it is important to see the dentist regularly.
Kaneohe Family Dental Care uses state of the art Kodak™ Digital x-rays that provide the highest resolution and the lowest x-ray dosage of any system available today. We also use Logicon™ cavity detection software that offers a electronic second opinion. Studies show that computer analysis of our patients x-rays with Logicon™ helps detect 20% more cavities without error.
They’re Not Just for Children
Cavities are the most common dental ailment and the easiest to fix. In the past, holes in your teeth caused by corrosive bacteria have usually been “filled” with silver. But modern improvements now offer virtually transparent synthetic fillings for a brighter, whiter smile. And they’re not just for children, because cavities can occur well into your adult life. Kaneohe Family Dental Care does not use silver fillings on children or adults! We offer metal free alternatives for all of your dental work.
Why Every Tooth Counts
Tooth loss is not inevitable. While root canals and modern fillings can save most severely damaged teeth, extraction is sometimes necessary to address other conditions or sometimes in preparation for braces. Implants, bridges, and dentures provide relief for missing or extracted teeth, and improve your ability to eat, speak, and just as importantly, smile!
For a Whiter, Brighter Smile
We specialize in a number of cosmetic procedures to improve your smile, including whitening (“bleaching”), and bonding. To find out what’s best for you, take advantage of an initial consultation where we will prescribe a program to fit your needs. For more serious gum recession or tooth decay, crowns or “caps” can provide esthetic appeal and improve your ability to chew properly and maintain a healthy diet.
Three Out of Four Americans…
Millions of Americans lose some or all of their teeth due to gum (periodontal) disease – a disease that is preventable. Recent research indicates that people with gum disease are up to a 75% higher risk of heart attack and stroke. Common gum disease is caused by bacteria that build up below the gum line and cause infection. Warning signs are; red, swollen or tender gums, gums that bleed when brushed or flossed, persistent bad breath, loose or separating teeth, or gums that may appear receded. Gum disease affects three out of four adults at some time in their lives. Fortunately, early detection and regular cleanings can prevent tooth loss.
