|
All
you need for information and travel to Oahu!
Home
| Oahu Hotel | Rental
Car | Resort | Hot
Rate Hotels
Orthodontics is the specialty of dentistry that is concerned with the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of malocclusion, which is the technical term for dental and facial irregularities. Orthodontists are dentists who have specialized in the field of orthodontics. Dentists have to complete an additional 2-3 years of full-time study and training after dental school before they can become orthodontists.
Malocclusion, or orthodontic problems, may be caused by several factors. They may be inherited – like crowding of teeth or too much space between teeth, or they may be acquired – due to dental disease, trauma, or thumb, finger, or pacifier sucking. Whatever the cause, orthodontic treatment is important because if left untreated the problem may become worse and can lead to tooth decay, gum disease, abnormal wear of tooth surfaces, tooth loss, inefficient chewing function, and speech impediments.
Some of the most common orthodontic problems are:
-
Protruding teeth : Teeth usually protrude when the lower jaw is short in comparison to the upper jaw. They may also occur due to thumb, finger, or pacifier sucking. In such cases the lower front teeth are prone to injury and normal chewing function may be a problem.
-
Crowding : Teeth become crowded when the dental arch is small and the teeth are large. As a result of crowding, gums become thin and recede. Other results are impacted teeth, poor biting function, and undesirable appearance.
-
Spacing : Too much space between teeth occurs when the dental arch is very wide, or the teeth are very small. This may lead to gum injury as well as undesirable appearance.
-
Crossbite : This is when the upper teeth bite inside the lower teeth. This causes biting and chewing difficulties.
-
Open bite : This is when the upper and lower incisors do not touch when biting, thus placing pressure on the back teeth. This extra and excessive pressure on the back teeth causes tooth wear and makes chewing less efficient.
-
Deep bite : This occurs when the lower incisors bite too close or into the gum tissue behind the upper teeth. This leads to bone and gum tissue damage, excessive wear of the incisor teeth, and discomfort.
If for any of the reasons given above, you need to see an orthodontist during your trip to Oahu, please do not hesitate to get in touch with any one of the orthodontists given below. The list has been compiled for you by Oahu.us.
Honolulu
Dr. Kimi S. Caswell
932 Ward Ave. Ste. 410
Honolulu, HI
(808) 536-2223 |
Dr. Won Chaekal
1330 Ala Moana Blvd. Ste. 302
Honolulu, HI
(808) 593-0889 |
Dr. Tammy M. L. Chang-Motooka
1441 Kapiolani Blvd. Ste. 520
Honolulu, HI
(808) 947-3737 |
Dr. David J. Dung
1600 Kapiolani Blvd. Ste. 519
Honolulu, HI
(808) 941-5241 |
Dr. Lili K. Horton
677 Ala Moana Blvd801
Honolulu, HI
(808) 550-4477 |
Dr. Wendell Hoshino
500 Ala Moana Blvd 300
Honolulu, HI
(808) 523-3169 |
Dr. Malia Kamisugi
1060 Young Street Ste. 201
Honolulu, HI
(808) 523-2402 |
Dr. Arthur T. Kamisugi
1060 Young Street Ste. 201
Honolulu, HI
(808) 523-2402 |
Dr. Gerald Kim
1441 Kapiolani Blvd. Ste. 1515
Honolulu, HI
(808) 941-9888 |
Dr. Mary W.M. Kim
1441 Kapiolani Blvd. Ste. 1515
Honolulu, HI
(808) 941-9888 |
Dr. Stanley H. Masaki
1010 S. King Street Ste. 302
Honolulu, HI
(808) 596-8118 |
Dr. George T. Masumoto
1441 Kapiolani Blvd. Ste. 410
Honolulu, HI
(808) 946-6066 |
Dr. Scott S. Masunaga
1010 S. King Street Ste. 101
Honolulu, HI
(808) 597-1553 |
Dr. Isao Masunaga
1010 S. King Street Ste. 401
Honolulu, HI
(808) 591-6667 |
Dr. Dean S. Obayashi
750 Palani Ave
Honolulu, HI
(808) 735-9700 |
Dr. Steven K. Sue
2065 South King St. Ste. 304
Honolulu, HI
(808) 949-8876 |
Dr. Steven Tottori
1441 Kapiolani Blvd.710
Honolulu, HI
(808) 955-1226 &
525 Farrington Hwy104
Honolulu, HI 96707
(808) 674-9191 |
|
|
|
Aeia
Dr. Alan S.T. Chang
98-1247 Kaahumanu St. Ste. 202
Aiea, HI
(808) 487-2411 |
Dr. Sean Holliday
98-1247 Kaahumanu St Ste 202
Aiea, HI
(808) 487-2411 |
Dr. Curtis N. Kamisugi
99-128 Aiea Heights Drive Ste. 201
Aiea, HI
(808) 483-3000 |
Dr. Randal D. Morita
98-1247 Kaahumanu St. Ste. 325
Aiea, HI
(808) 486-5505 |
Dr. Erik Tinhan
98-1247 Kaahumanu St 319
Aiea, HI
(808) 455-1084 |
|
|
|
Kailua
Dr. Bradley K. Hook
315 Uluniu Street Ste. 209
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 261-0373
|
|
|
|
Kaneohe
Dr. Lincoln A. Furuya
46-005 Kawa Street Ste. 204
Kaneohe, HI
(808) 235-2932
|
Dr. Michael J. Wall
45-1048 Kam Hwy B
Kaneohe, HI
(808) 235-6801 |
Dr. Michael B. Wong
46-005 Kawa St. Ste. 301
Kaneohe, HI
(808) 234-6244 |
Dr. Errol Y.W. Yim
45-939 Kam Hwy 103
Kaneohe, HI
(808) 247-6039 |
Mililani
Dr. Carlton A. Shiraki
95-1249 Meheula Pkwy. Ste. B-11
Mililani, HI
(808) 625-5000 |
|
|
|
Waipahu
Dr. Howard T. Fujino
94-873 Farrington Hwy.
Waipahu, HI
(808) 677-9741 |
|
|
|
|
