Brushing your teeth is vital to good mouth health. But there is another way to clean your mouth that, in addition to brushing, can be very helpful: chewing sugar free gum. Let’s make sure your brushing technique is on point, then we can talk about how chewing gum can help. To brush your teeth properly, you need a good toothbrush.... read more »

Take a walk down the aisle of your drugstore or grocery store, and you will see a vast array of products designed to whiten your teeth. There are whitening strips, mouthwashes, toothpastes and other kits and products touting the ability to brighten your smile. And there are home remedies that are said to get the job done. One such home... read more »

Bruxism is an oral health ailment that is caused by clenching or grinding your teeth unintentionally. Because it usually happens when we are unconscious, you may not notice any symptoms of bruxism. One of the most often noted symptoms that there may be something wrong with your sleeping habits is the existence of snoring. However, be careful not to jump... read more »

What is a dental crown? If one of your teeth is damaged or decayed, Dr. Edmund L. W. Char may suggest a dental crown in Honolulu, Hawaii. A dental crown, which is tooth shaped, is placed over a tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, and appearance. When cemented in place, the dental crown will cover and protect the entire... read more »

If you have gum disease, then it is important to get the help you need right away. Luckily, our professional team here at Char Dental in Honolulu, Hawaii, is happy to help you with your gum disease, so you can reverse this condition before you suffer painful consequences. Gum disease can cause many things like tooth loss, bleeding or swelling... read more »

Do you suffer from sleep apnea symptoms? This is a disorder caused by irregular breathing while sleeping. This can be in consequence of either obstructive or central sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when air is blocked from getting in the airway. This is mostly due to soft tissues, whereas central sleep apnea is the effect of brain signals failing... read more »

Sometimes, all of us at Char Dental like to think of our dentist, Dr. Edmund L. W. Char, as a highly skilled construction worker with delicate and precise tools. Just as a construction worker pours concrete to stabilize houses, Dr. Edmund L. W. Char uses hardening dental fillings to secure your teeth, and he does it well. If you have... read more »

Poor oral hygiene habits can leave excess plaque and food particles in your mouth. In time, they can gradually harden into the bacterial substances known as calculus. When this happens the constant presence of bacteria at the gumline can quickly promote the inflammation and infection of gum disease. This typically starts out as the condition known as gingivitis which can... read more »

Did you know, dentures can restore the full function of your mouth? Well, it’s true! Having a full set of teeth can make a huge difference in everyday life. That is why, our team here at Char Dental in Honolulu, Hawaii, is happy to talk to you about the importance of dentures, and how they can improve your smile and... read more »

Dental crowns are bonded into your mouth with a special dental-grade adhesive. This bonds them in place with the same kind of strength you enjoyed from the original tooth. While it’s unfortunate, there are times when long-term poor oral hygiene habits or an accidental oral trauma can cause a crown to fall out of place. Should this befall you, it’s... read more »