Everyone desires perfect smiles. White, straight teeth are celebrated from Hollywood to New York City as the new way to make friends, ace interviews, and gain self-confidence. But crooked, stained, or damaged teeth are not just unsightly; they are often warning signs of deeper health issues.

Oahu Dental Care understands your cosmetic- and health-focused needs. They believe regular dental checkups are the best way to ensure a healthy mouth, and they agree with the American Dental Association’s recommendation of at least two visits a year.

For optimal oral health and hygiene, dentists will offer you three types of dental care:

• Preventative care: This helps prevent cavities, clean teeth and gums, preserve restored teeth, and manage diseases. Dentists will check for any lumps or abnormalities, answer your questions, and recommend specialized doctors like orthodontists or wisdom teeth surgeons.
• Restorative care: These treatments help manage your oral health by fixing damaged teeth and restoring them to working order. An example of this is a root canal, which removes diseased tissue, disinfects the inner tooth, and reshapes the tiny canals.
• Cosmetic care: This type of treatment helps reduce and reverse cosmetic wear and tear. For example, teeth whitening helps reduce the effects of aging, smoking, and food stains by bleaching the teeth until stains are removed.

If you haven’t seen your dentist in a long time, schedule a basic checkup. Once the dentist has evaluated your oral health, he or she can help you understand what type of treatment you need to keep your pearly whites in tip-top shape.

Need a dentist? Oahu Dental Care is accepting new patients for the summer holidays. Please call (808) 732-2821 now to schedule an appointment at their Pearl City office, or (808) 456-5005 to schedule an appointment at their Kahala office.