What is the upside of getting denture treatments? Dentures are a removable tooth replacement treatment that can fill any gap you have, large or small, for a functional smile that is easy to care for. If you are only missing a few teeth, partial dentures can be produced to suit your needs, but if you are looking for an entire... read more »

Have you ever wanted a flawless smile? If so, you are not alone. Thousands of people are now turning to cosmetic dentistry than ever before, thanks to the fantastic results procedures like dental veneers have to offer. That is why, Dr. Edmund L. W. Char and our team here at Char Dental in Honolulu, Hawaii, is happy to talk to... read more »

Having a child that plays sports can be a strong source of pride for any parent. Even though we’re proud of our kids, there is always a fear and risk of injury. Imagine if your child had a tooth knocked out while playing sports? Avoid that from happening by investing in a mouth guard. Dr. Char and Dr. Mashimo can... read more »

Are your day-to-day activities putting your teeth and gums at a greater risk for damage? Do you have an oral health care plan in place to ensure that certain foods or activities don’t slip into your life and threaten your smile? If not, start anew by preparing and preventing any risks of oral damage that could come your way. Keep... read more »

A dental crown is cemented onto the abutment that is anchoring it in your mouth with a very strong dental adhesive. In some rare cases, bacteria from chronic gum disease can work to weaken this bond. This could potentially cause a crown to fall out. At the same time, it’s also possible for an oral trauma, like an accidental blow... read more »

Bad breath can come from a variety of sources. While some of these might be related to a medical condition or dry mouth caused by prescription medication, it can also result from excess bacteria and plaque in your mouth. This can be especially prevalent for some denture wearers. One way to reduce the bacterial presence in your mouth is to... read more »

If a good, healthy smile is something that you want to achieve, then you need to take a long, hard look at your diet. The healthier food that you eat, the better smile you'll have. To help you understand the connection between your diet and your teeth, let's look at what foods you should try to avoid, or cut down... read more »

Dental crowns are designed to fit over the top of a damaged tooth, and its job is to provide strength and protection while also enhancing your smile’s appearance. With our one-day CEREC® crowns, you can leave walk away with a new crown in just one visit with our team. If you need a dental crown in Honolulu, Hawaii, we invite... read more »

Having missing teeth can cause all sorts of problems for your mouth and impact the rest of your life. It can give you trouble chewing, speech impairment, and make you embarrassed about your smile. Dentures or partial dentures are a perfect solution that might be able to fix these problems for you. Our dentist will examine the area to make... read more »

The uncontrollable growth of cells that invade and cause damage to the neighboring tissue is called cancer. There are many types of cancer, manifesting in many different areas of the body. Oral cancer, which includes cancers of the tongue, lips, floor of the mouth, cheeks, and hard palate, can be life threatening if it is not found, diagnosed, and treated... read more »