• updated: Jun. 25, 2022

Congratulations! You’re getting married! Wow! It’s your twentieth reunion! New job? Great news! No matter the occasion, large or small, you want to celebrate it with your whitest, brightest smile. Read More

• updated: May 25, 2022

Welcome to the Blog of Lorna L. Okada, D.D.S. Whether you are an existing patient or searching for a dentist in the San Jose, CA area, we’re excited you are here. With Read More

• updated: May 25, 2022

Getting your teeth whitened professionally can be a life-changing experience. Whiter teeth are associated with youth, health, vitality and even your level of professionalism in the workplace. Your dentist has Read More

• updated: Jun. 25, 2022

At Lorna L. Okada, D.D.S., we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the San Jose, Read More

• updated: Jun. 25, 2022

When patients ask the doctor about who benefits from Invisalign clear aligners, the simple answer is this: almost everyone. Unlike conventional braces, they are removable, which makes eating and cleaning Read More

• updated: Jun. 25, 2022

A popular option for straightening teeth at Lorna L. Okada, D.D.S., Invisalign can be a great method for improving your smile, and can help patients with crowded teeth, crossbites, overbites, Read More

• updated: Jun. 25, 2022

In your golden years, you’ve become a pioneer in tooth care. Yours is probably the first generation in history that can expect to keep most of their natural teeth for Read More

• updated: Jun. 25, 2022

All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over Read More

• updated: Jun. 25, 2022

A solid oral health routine begins with daily brushing, flossing, and rinsing. Without a consistent oral health regimen, you may begin to experience tooth decay and bacterial infections. Few patients Read More

• updated: Jun. 25, 2022

Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Many people have a cup, or two, or even three a day. It’s common to drink it in the Read More

• updated: Jun. 24, 2022

the doctor, as well as our team at Lorna L. Okada, D.D.S., would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of Read More

• updated: Jun. 24, 2022

Many adults and teens in our San Jose, California office would love to have their teeth straightened but are unwilling to go through the long and often embarrassing process of Read More

• updated: Jun. 24, 2022

The effects of bad oral habits are something our team sees all too often. You might have bad oral habits that stem from childhood, possibly because your parents did not Read More

• updated: Jun. 24, 2022

Invisalign is gaining traction as a sought-after solution for orthodontic problems. Unlike traditional braces, which require the placement of brackets on teeth and the connection of unsightly wires, Invisalign works Read More

• updated: Jun. 24, 2022

For many individuals, autumn brings with it a number of new beginnings. Fall is the time that many people return to school, get back to the daily grind after an Read More

• updated: Jun. 24, 2022

Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring Read More