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What Does It Take to Be a Dentist | Kokua Smiles

What Does It Take to Be a Dentist?

March 28, 2024

As a patient, you may wonder exactly what qualifications you need in order to poke around other people's mouths! Many people don't know exactly how much time and preparation goes ...

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Understanding Tooth Sensitivity | Kokua Smiles

Understanding Tooth Sensitivity

March 28, 2024

Many millions of people suffer from tooth sensitivity at some point in their life, usually in the form of tooth pain in reaction to heat or cold. Tooth sensitivity has ...

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What Not to Do If You Have a Toothache | Kokua Smiles

What Not to Do If You Have a Toothache

March 28, 2024

A toothache is your body's way of telling you something has gone wrong in your mouth. There is no convenient time or place to get a toothache, but we always ...

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Three Ways to Prevent Bad Breath| Kokua Smiles

Three Ways To Prevent Bad Breath

March 28, 2024

Bad breath can be a notoriously sneaky and therefore embarrassing issue. You might not even know you have bad breath until your loved ones are ducking away when you go ...

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Teeth Cleanings Are About More Than Clean Teeth

Teeth Cleanings Are About More Than Clean Teeth!

March 4, 2024

When most of a us think of a teeth cleaning appointment, we think of polishing maybe a little scraping. But the truth is that teeth cleaning appointments are about so ...

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Why Teeth Cleanings Are Important | Kokua Smiles

Why Teeth Cleanings Are Important

March 28, 2024

Over time, plaque (a thick, bacteria-filled film) and tartar (a hard calcium-based build-up) can build up on your teeth eventually lead to tooth decay. While regular brushing flossing at home ...

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A Step-by-step Guide To Teaching Good Brushing Habits To Your Kids | Kokuasmiles

A Step-by-step Guide To Teaching Good Brushing Habits To Your Kids

March 28, 2024

Brushing your teeth is very important for your oral overall health, but to kids, it's just a chore. But it doesn't have to be! Here are some tips for teaching ...

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Stories of 3 Famous Sets of Movie and TV Teeth | Kokuasmiles

Stories of 3 Famous Sets of Movie and TV Teeth

April 5, 2024

While they may seem like a small detailed compared to extravagant period-piece gowns or ornate whole-head alien makeup, teeth can make a huge impact in a Hollywood costume. To prove it, ...

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