Waipahu Dentist         Honolulu Dental Care          Family Dentistry

Greg T Hurtado DDS

94-1221 Ka Uka Boulevard Suite 201 = Waipahu HI = 96797 = (888) 834-0874
 

Plaque - A visible dental problem
 

One of the easiest problems to spot is a build-up of plaque. Plaque is the soft, sticky layer of bacteria, which is constantly forming on the teeth.

Usually it is invisible to the naked eye, but when a person is not brushing adequately, it can build up to where it appears to be a thick whitish coating on the teeth at the gum line.  If not removed, it can lead to gum disease.

Another potential problem, which is easy to spot, is missing teeth.  Many patients we see assume that if they are still able to eat, they are O.K.

But very often, losing just one tooth can lead to the loss of support, and teeth begin to drift into the empty space, causing a change in the bite.  It also forces the remaining teeth to carry an additional load, sometimes past their ability to adapt.  In most cases, when even one tooth is lost, the remaining teeth suffer and are more likely to be lost as well.

At Honolulu Dental Care our focus is in the treatment of problems such as these. Call our office at (888) 834-0874 for the care you need.

 

 

 


Dental Plaque
In Waipahu Hawaii and the surrounding
Honolulu - Pearl City - Mililani - Aiea HI areas.