Orthodontic Stock photos by Vecteezy A confident smile can make all the difference in how we feel and how others see us. Over time, teeth can become discolored due to coffee, tea, red wine, smoking, or simply natural aging process. While over-the-counter whitening products may promise results, they can’t match the effectiveness and safety of […] Read more…
When it comes to crown restorations, accuracy is key. Traditionally, dental impressions rely on alginate material in metal trays, a method that is often uncomfortable for patients—especially those with a sensitive throat reflex—and time-consuming for dental teams. Today, intraoral scanners offer a modern alternative, transforming the way we capture impressions for crowns and other restorative […] Read more…
Many people avoid the dentist due to fear of pain. At Hitomi Dental Office, we go beyond comfort and care by taking proactive steps to prevent unpleasant experiences, helping you feel at ease from start to finish. Read more…
Parent: “Guess what kids. We’re going to the dentist today.” Kids: “Great. We can hardly wait. We love going to the dentist.” Well, this short dialogue between parents and their children is something that is nice to hope for but pretty hard to believe. Going to the dentist is not met with the same expectations […] Read more…
The banter above is emblematic of what people have historically thought about root canals. Something that is very painful—and a dental treatment that we should put off until it is absolutely necessary. However, with today’s advanced anesthetics and cutting-edge dental treatment, the horror-like fables of root canals are just that—fables, and they can assume their […] Read more…
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…