Online Dental Education Library

Our team of dental specialists and staff strive to improve the overall health of our patients by focusing on preventing, diagnosing and treating conditions associated with your teeth and gums. Please use our dental library to learn more about dental problems and treatments available. If you have questions or need to  schedule an appointment  ,  contact us  .

 Oral Hygiene/Health 2023  emphasis is on keeping our mouths more basic (higher ph), good salivary flow and encouraging a shift in oral flora (bacteria) to the "good guys" (non disease causing bacteria). At your next  telephone follow-up appointment  , Dr. Chin will review your oral home care program. Updated suggestions may include regular use of remineralization pastes; diet- arginine rich foods (see videos below), xylitol (amount and timing important), basic chews; tooth varnishes, non alcohol mouthrinses, mouth sprays, mouth gels.    Healthy mouths help us have healthy bodies!   

   Emphasis on oral health and relationship to whole body health is a of primary importance to Dr. Chin and team and include a lifestlye and habits as below:   

•    EXCELLENT oral health   
•    REGULAR oral home care program   
•    BALANCED diet   
•    REGULAR SLEEPing habits (at least 7-9 hours nightly), have routine, put technology 'to bed", have dinner as early as able.   
•    STRESS MANAGEMENT   - breathing, meditation   
•    ENJOY life with loved ones- keep connected, savour meals together.   
•    FOREVER STUDENT- learn something new everyday!   
•    Regular EXERCISE   
  
•    Enjoy a HOBBY - gardening, dancing
•    SPIRITUAL WELL BEING- gratitude journal, prayer.   

 Pam & Dr. Chin enjoy Makapuu Lookout as part of keeping excellent overall health during pandemic 2021.