• updated: Mar. 21, 2023

It's a moment many of our patients have experienced. One second you're chewing on a piece of gum, then suddenly you forget to keep chewing and swallow the entire rubbery Read More

• updated: Mar. 14, 2023

“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must Read More

• updated: Mar. 07, 2023

Capturing the Moment At Lorna L. Okada, D.D.S. we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the Read More

• updated: Feb. 28, 2023

Of all the dental hygiene techniques you can use at home to promote clean teeth and good oral health, flossing is likely to be the one that troubles most people. Read More

• updated: Feb. 21, 2023

Is it possible to straighten the teeth without braces? Yes, it is. Welcome to the world of Invisalign aligners. Invisalign aligners are made from a clear, thermoplastic material that is Read More

• updated: Feb. 14, 2023

When we think of Valentine’s Day, we think of cards, flowers, and chocolates. We think of girlfriends celebrating being single together and couples celebrating their relationship. We think of all Read More

• updated: Feb. 07, 2023

You have done a lot of work to get the perfect smile. You wore your Invisalign aligner trays and cared for your teeth, and now your treatment is done. You Read More

• updated: Jan. 31, 2023

An article was released to the public stating that dental X-rays contribute to a type of brain cancer. After reading an article like this, your first thought may be to Read More

• updated: Jan. 24, 2023

Most people know when they have a cavity—they can either see it on their tooth or... ouch! They can feel it! But there are certain things that many of our Read More

• updated: Jan. 17, 2023

Over the past decade, most people have been ingesting less and less fluoride. This is not such a great trend, since fluoride has a history of successfully reducing tooth decay Read More

• updated: Jan. 10, 2023

More than one patient has come into our office and asked, “What can I do to help my teeth when wearing Invisalign?” While everyone’s teeth and dental needs are different, there Read More

• updated: Jan. 03, 2023

Pregnancy involves a lot of alterations in your health. Lorna L. Okada, D.D.S. is here to help you understand the oral health aspects of your pregnancy. As you may already know, Read More

• updated: Dec. 27, 2022

We’ve been celebrating the new year for a really, really long time. It goes way back, but it started formally in 1582, when Pope George XIII made January 1st the Read More

• updated: Dec. 20, 2022

the doctor and our team at Lorna L. Okada, D.D.S. believe everyone’s smile should be a something they can be proud of. Most of us aren’t born with naturally perfect Read More

• updated: Dec. 13, 2022

In fancy medical terms, dry mouth is known as xerostomia. It’s really just what it sounds like: a condition in which you don’t have enough saliva to keep your mouth Read More

• updated: Dec. 06, 2022

These days it's becoming more and more common to see adults at our San Jose, California office getting their teeth straightened with Invisalign clear aligners — that is, if you Read More