If you have braces, it’s very important to keep your teeth and gums in tip-top shape. This is especially important because oftentimes braces making cleaning your smile a bit difficult. So, it’s very important to focus on cleaning your teeth, gums, and braces regularly. To help you maintain a healthy mouth when you have braces in Pearl City, Hawaii, our... read more »

Many people wrongly assume that braces are only for children and teenagers. More and more adults are undergoing orthodontic treatment. According to Harvard Health Publications, one in five orthodontic patients is over the age of 18. It is never too late to have your teeth straightened so you can have a healthier smile. Having crooked, crowded, or gapped teeth can... read more »

As you are likely aware your child’s primary teeth are not replaced all at one time. The process is gradual and tends to happen as their jaw structure grows to accommodate their complement of 32 permanent teeth. This can sometimes cause multiple teeth to emerge slightly out of their ideal angle. If your son or daughter’s teeth meet at an... read more »

Ideally, you have been giving your smile thorough care your whole life, and braces shouldn’t change this. Even though metal will cover most of your teeth, you will need to continue to brush your teeth every day to remove trapped food particles. Braces will change the way you clean your smile, but our orthodontist and team can provide you with... read more »

Your regularly scheduled braces adjustments at Dr. Erik TinHan’s orthodontic clinic represents an effective method for gradually correcting the alignment of your teeth. Each one of these outpatient sessions will tighten the orthodontic components to affect the connective tissues that anchor your teeth into your periodontal tissues. As time goes on this progressive tension will gradually bring your teeth closer... read more »

If you desire a fresh and pristine breath while you have braces, our orthodontist, Dr. Erik TinHan, is happy to help you. Unfortunately, achieving that fresh breath can be difficult because of all the food particles and plaque that get stuck in your braces and on your teeth. The good news is that there are things you can do to... read more »

When you can’t participate in your normal holiday food traditions, things can look rather gray. Bring your world back into color as you realize how much you CAN eat. As an adult, you have more control over the foods you decide to eat. Choose to integrate these delicious holiday foods into your meals and parties, and you’ll be feeling festive... read more »

Invisalign® is a beneficial and successful orthodontic treatment that can help people with minor misalignments in their teeth achieve the smiles of their dreams. It involves using clear, plastic mouth trays to shift and move the teeth. To help you know a little more about the treatment process, our orthodontist, Dr. Erik TinHan, is happy to explain the steps involved.... read more »

If you eat sticky foods and candies or you chew gum you are putting your braces at increased risk of being damaged. A similar threat is also posed by crunching on very hard foods, eating tough foods like beef jerky, or nibbling on foreign objects. If some part of your braces is damaged in any way, you need to have... read more »

It may be hard to see your teeth with your braces on. However, it is vitally important that you continue to take care of your teeth while you wear your braces. First, while you will see your orthodontist on a regular basis, you will still need to keep your regular dental appointments for cleanings and exams. In the meantime, you... read more »