Technically, wisdom teeth are called third molars, and supposedly their name is derived from the fact that they are the last teeth to erupt (emerge through the gum), and show themselves when we are older, and theoretically wiser. That being said, often when we discuss wisdom teeth today, it is in relation to them being […] Read more…
Implants can achieve something that just about every dental professional and dental patient wants—a solution to dental issues that most closely replicates natural teeth. They’re a solid alternative to what we have colloquially referred to as false teeth. Over the years, as implants have improved, patients have increasingly chosen them to maximize the look and […] Read more…
The practice of orthodontics has quite a history. There is historical evidence stretching back to 1000 BC that shows people found various ways to straighten their teeth. Archeologists tell us that the ancient Etruscans used a type of mouthguard for the recently deceased to prevent the corpse’s teeth from collapsing inward. This was part of […] Read more…
In the world of dentistry, assuring that patients and staff are protected against disease and harmful bacteria has always been practiced. For many years, wearing masks and gloves has been the standard at Hitomi Dental Office, and you would be hard pressed to find a dental clinic that did not utilize this type of protection. […] Read more…
There aren’t many things we do that are not governed by a schedule. Our cars require regular maintenance; we need to get our kids up, fed and out the door at a certain time so they won’t be late for school, and there are a whole boatload of other things like dry cleaners, haircuts and […] Read more…
Over twenty years ago, when I was the only dentist at a large dental clinic that could speak English, I first thought that was why I handled all the International patients. However, I discovered I was only partially correct. The other reason was, I believed dental treatment did not have to be unbearably painful and […] Read more…