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Getting to the Bottom of Chewing Gum Myths

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

St. Patrick's Day: Celtic pride, green shamrocks, and lucky charms!

“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

Are your teeth ready for the big day?

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

Proper Flossing Techniques

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

How to Care for Your Invisalign® Aligners

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

The Origins of Valentine's Day

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

Caring for Your Smile after Invisalign® Treatment

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

The Safety of Dental X-Rays

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

Five Things You Didn't Know About Cavities

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

Fluoride Treatment: Do You Need One?

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

Tips for Using Invisalign®

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

Pregnancy and Oral Care

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

Smile, the New Year is Almost Here!

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

How can veneers improve my smile?

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

Dry Mouth and How to Treat It

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

More Adults Are Opting for Invisalign®

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

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Monday

8:00 am - 5:15 pm

Open every other week

Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

8:00 am - 5:15 pm

Open every other week

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

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Monday
8:00 am - 5:15 pm Open every other week
Tuesday
8:00 am - 5:15 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 5:15 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 5:15 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 5:15 pm Open every other week
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Lorna L. Okada, D.D.S.