Have Ill Fitting Dentures?

Many people suffer from ill fitting dentures. This is due to changes in the mouth structure via bone resorption . Dentures remain the same while the mouth continues to go through change. 

Some signs of ill fitting dentures are:

• Loose dentures
• Sores from dentures
• Cracked or broken dentures
• Trouble eating

To avoid ill fitting dentures, it is important for patients with dentures to have regular dental visits so that adjustments can be made to their denture. 

Some procedures that may be done are:

• Denture reline - resurfacing the inside of the denture for a perfect fit
• Denture rebase - replacing broken or cracked teeth with new teeth
• Fabricating a new denture

Shiny and New

Late last year we remodeled our front office. Thank you to Edward Tang of EST Construction, our patient, who was in charge of the project. We're proud to have a more modern and bright waiting room for our patients which includes a television and artwork from another patient, Jason Enomoto. He captures beautiful water shots.  More of his artwork is displayed at Gaku, a restaurant just down the street from our office.

Your Child's First Dental Visit

Our office has designed a process to make their first visit as enjoyable and comfortable as possible. Here are some tips that will help your child's visit be a positive experience.

• It's never too early to start brushing your child's teeth. Start as soon as your child's first tooth erupts.  Never allow your child to go to sleep after eating or drinking anything WITHOUT BRUSHING OR WIPING DOWN THEIR TEETH FIRST!  This is very important to prevent baby bottle tooth decay and make their first visit a GREAT ONE!
• Avoid using the dentist as a threat when scolding your child. For example: Don't do that or the I'll bring you to the dentist
• Refrain from using words that may create unnecessary anxiety. For example: needle, shot, or pain.  Tell them, "We are going to see the dentist so he can count your teeth and make sure they healthy!"

The First Visit

A child's first dental visit is usually short and noninvasive. Our goal is to help your child become familiarized with our staff in a friendly, non threatening way.  During the exam, Dr Takenishi will check your child's teeth for decay, and assess their bite, gums, oral tissue, and jaw. Dr Takenishi will also go over the basics of oral health care for your child, dental development, and answer any of your questions. 

End of the Year Reminder - Take Advantage of Your Dental Insurance Benefits

We would like to remind everyone with dental insurance that most dental insurance plans and flex spending accounts will refresh on January first.

Now is the perfect time to call our office to schedule dental cleanings with our hygienist, Sharon, or dental restorations, with Dr Wade Takenishi, before the end of the year. Especially for those who have put off dental work for the end of the year.