• 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

• updated: Nov. 29, 2022

the doctor and our team at Lorna L. Okada, D.D.S. know your smile is an important part of your appearance; it can be a source of pride or embarrassment. Everyone Read More

• updated: Nov. 15, 2022

No, we don’t mean the latest foamy offering from your favorite microbrewery. When you’re thirsty, one of the best options available is literally at your fingertips—tap water, straight from your Read More

• updated: Nov. 08, 2022

If you want to fix staining, large gaps, fillings, chipped teeth, or the overall shape of your teeth, this may be the perfect option for you. Many of our patients Read More

• updated: Nov. 01, 2022

Time flies when we are not at the dentist! Before you know it, years may have gone by. Let’s take a moment to explain what takes place when a patient Read More

• updated: Oct. 25, 2022

Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is Read More

• updated: Oct. 18, 2022

Young adults often have the reputation of not taking good care of themselves. You may feel invincible, and not realize how much your behaviors now can affect your health later Read More

• updated: Oct. 11, 2022

As the saying goes, you are what you eat. But did you know that what you eat also affects your smile? Chow down on these seven tasty treats, recommended by Read More

• updated: Oct. 04, 2022

How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? the doctor and our team at Lorna Read More