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At Pediatric Dentistry Kahala, many parents ask Dr. Hirai and our staff about flouride, and whether or not additional supplements are needed for their children. Our consensus is that it is important to use a fluoride-based toothpaste on your child’s teeth each day after their first tooth emerges.

Of course humans have dentists to help care for their teeth, but what about animals? Our staff put together these five fun facts about animal teeth we thought you might enjoy.

Family traditions run strong in Honolulu and throughout the island of Oahu. At Pediatric Dentistry Kahala, we want to add preventative dentistry to those family traditions by showing you how to model excellent oral health care with your child.

Summer in Kahala, Hawaii, is here and that means the kids are out of school, playing with friends, and looking for non-stop snacks! The friendly staff members at Pediatric Dentistry Kahala know how busy our parents are and want to help bridge the meal gap with some easy, healthy snack recipes your kids will love. And, as your preventative dentist, Dr. Hirai has a few ideas that will also make a positive impact on those pearly whites!

As a preventative dentist, Dr. Hirai wants all his young patients to enjoy the many benefits that come with having healthy teeth and gums. We proudly provide a wide range of pediatric dentistry services to families living in and around Honolulu, Kahala, Hawaii Kai, and Manoa. We’ve worked hard to create a friendly, safe and comfortable office environment young children enjoy spending time in.

If you’re a parent, chances are you’ve dropped some cash or coin under his or her pillow at night in exchange for a lost baby tooth - just like your parents did for you. Our young patients tell us how exciting it is to wake up to the treasures left by the “tooth fairy.” But how did this American tradition come to be? Or is it even American? What is the legend behind the tooth fairy?

Now that we’re heading into the busy holiday season, many families are making travel plans to spend quality time with their loved ones. Your friendly team here at your Manoa HI children’s dentistry practice would like to share a few healthy snack ideas that are perfect for traveling. Whether you’ll be traveling by plane, train or automobile, these healthy & simple snacks are easy to store and take along with you on your holiday journeys.

We get a lot of questions from parents and patients alike here at Pediatric Dentistry Kahala, and we love that - it means that our patients and their families are invested in their dental health, which is the perfect attitude for maintaining a healthy smile. By far, the most common questions we get are about brushing and flossing.

Pediatric Dentistry Kahala is a Honolulu, HI children’s dentistry practice that offers comprehensive dental care in a friendly and comfortable environment.

At Pediatric Dentistry of Kahala, our mission is to help you achieve a beautiful, healthy smile that lasts you the rest of your life – but we want to help you enjoy it too! To help you do that, we've put together a list of some of our favorite family-friendly events taking place this summer right in and around the Honolulu area. Use these to plan a couple of days of fun with your family and we're sure you'll all be smiling the whole summer through!

While not a problem most people wish to talk about, bad breath or halitosis is common among people of all ages including kids.

Now that springtime is here, it's the time of the year many parents take some time off from work while their kids are free from school for Easter and spring break.

Our Kahala, HI dentist, Dr. Hirai, routinely talks to parents about how important it is for their children to maintain good dental health. Our practice is just as committed to making sure your children have healthy teeth & gums as you are! We are confident that this commitment shows by how we provide caring, patient-focused dental services to kids of all ages in our fun and comfortable environment.

Our Honolulu pediatric dentist, Dr. Allen Hirai and his staff at Pediatric Dentistry Kahala understands that many kids are anxious or even scared to see a dentist. That is why we strive to make each visit to our office a pleasant one for your child as each positive visit helps build trust to make your child feel at ease.

Dr. Allen K. Hirai and his staff at our Honolulu, HI pediatric dentistry practice want all our patients to be healthy and happy! Now that fall is here, the flu season is approaching whether we like it or not. But by taking every day preventative actions to stop the spread of germs like avoiding close contact with sick people and washing hands frequently, catching the flu can be avoided.

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