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Honolulu, Hawaii

Honolulu is the capital of and the most populous census-designated place (CDP) in the U.S. state of Hawaii. Although Honolulu refers to the urban area on the southeastern shore of the island of Oahu, the city and the county are consolidated, known as the City and County of Honolulu, and the city and county is designated as the entire island. The City and County of Honolulu is the only incorporated city in Hawaii, as all other local government entities are administered at the county level. In the Hawaiian language, Honolulu means "sheltered bay" or "place of shelter."
(Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honolulu)

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Dental Bonding

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Introduction

Dental bonding is a procedure in which a tooth-colored resin material (a durable plastic material) is applied and hardened with a special light, which ultimately "bonds" the material to the tooth to restore or improve an individual's smile.

For What Conditions Is Dental Bonding Considered?

Dental bonding is an option that can be considered:

  • to repair decayed teeth (composite resins are used to fill cavities)
  • to repair chipped or cracked teeth
  • to improve the appearance of discolored teeth
  • to close spaces between teeth
  • to make teeth look longer
  • to change the shape of teeth
  • as a cosmetic alternative to amalgam fillings
  • to protect a portion of the tooth's root that has been exposed when gums recede

What's the Procedure for Having a Tooth Bonded?

  • Preparation. Little advance preparation is needed for dental bonding. Anesthesia is often not necessary unless the bonding is being used to fill a decayed tooth. Your dentist will use a shade guide to select a composite resin color that will closely match the color of your tooth.
  • The bonding process. Next, the surface of the tooth will be roughened and a conditioning liquid applied. These procedures help the bonding material adhere to the tooth. The tooth-colored, puttylike resin is then applied, molded and smoothed to the desired shape. An ultraviolet light or laser is then used to harden the material. After the material is hardened, your dentist will further trim and shape it, and polish it to match the sheen of the rest of the tooth surface.
  • Time-to-completion. The procedure takes about 30 to 60 minutes per tooth to complete.

What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Dental Bonding?

  • Advantages: Bonding is among the easiest and least expensive of cosmetic dental proced...

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Introduction

Lasers have been used in dentistry since 1994 to treat a number of dental problems. But, despite FDA approval, no laser system has received the American Dental Association's Seal of Acceptance. That seal assures dentists that the product or device meets ADA standards of safety and efficacy, among other things. The ADA, however, states that it is cautiously optimistic about the role of laser technology in the field of dentistry. These lasers are different from the cold lasers used in phototherapy for the relief of headaches, pain, and inflammation.

Still, some dentists are using lasers to treat:

  • Tooth decay. Lasers are used to remove decay within a tooth and prepare the surrounding enamel for receipt of the filling. Lasers are also used to "cure" or harden a filling.
  • Gum disease. Lasers are used to reshape gums and remove bacteria during root canal procedures.
  • Biopsy or...

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Emergency Contact for Honolulu

  • In case of Emergency, call 911
  • Police (808) 529-3111
  • Fire (808) 723-7139

Nearby Honolulu Hospitals *

Queen's Medical Center
1301 Punchbowl St
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808)538-9011

Straub Clinic & Hospital
888 S King St
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808)522-4000

Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific
226 N Kuakini St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808)531-3511

Kuakini Medical Center
347 N Kuakini St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808)536-2236

Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children
1319 Punahou St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808)983-6000

Shriners Hospital for Children
1310 Punahou St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808)941-4466

Hawaii Medical Center East
2230 Liliha St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808)547-6011

Le'ahi Hospital
3675 Kilauea Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808)733-8000

Tripler Army Medical Center
1 Jarrett White Rd
Tripler Army Medical Ctr, HI 96859
(808)433-6661

Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center
3288 Moanalua Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808)432-0000

Castle Medical Center
640 Ulukahiki St
Kailua, HI 96734
(808)263-5500

Hawaii State Hospital
45-710 Keaahala Rd
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808)247-2191

Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi
98-1079 Moanalua Rd
Aiea, HI 96701
(808)486-6000

Kahi Mohala Behavioral Healthcare
91-2301 Fort Weaver Rd
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808)671-8511

Hawaii Medical Center West
91-2141 Fort Weaver Rd
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808)678-7000

Wahiawa General Hospital
128 Lehua St
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808)621-8411

Kahuku Hospital
56-117 Puala Lea St
Kahuku, HI 96731
(808)293-9221

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Introduction

Dental veneers (sometimes called porcelain veneers or dental porcelain laminates) are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front surface of teeth. These shells are bonded to the front of the teeth changing their color, shape, size or length and resulting in an improved appearance.

Dental veneers can be made from porcelain or from resin composite materials. Porcelain veneers resist stains better than resin veneers and better mimic the light reflecting properties of natural teeth. Resin veneers are thinner and require removal of less of the tooth surface before placement. You will need to discuss the best choice of veneer material for you with your dentist.

What Types of Problems Do Dental Veneers Fix?

Veneers are routinely used to fix:

  • Teeth that are discolored ? either because of root canal treatment; stains from tetracycline or other drugs, excessive f...
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