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Honolulu Family, General, Sleep, Cosmetic Dentistry - Hawaii
Family Dentistry
615 Piikoi Street, Ste 1404 A,  Honolulu, Hawaii  96814
"Best Family Dentist"
Honolulu Weekly, 2000
USC Dental School
Doctor of Dental Surgery, 1991
Hawaii Dental
House of Delegates
"Top 40 Under 40"
Pacific Business News, 2003
American Dental
Association (ADA)
Aloha Medical
Mission
Society of
Dental Hypnotherapy
Hawaii Dental
Association (HDA)
EXCEL Dental Club
Dr. Le is the absolute
best family dentist in
Hawaii. My family and I
are fortunate to have
found such a wonderful
dentist.  She is friendly,
accomodating, gentle,
and conservative. We
feel she always has our
interests at heart. We
highly recommend her
for your family as well.

Dr. Alan Cheng
Dentures

Dentures have been used to replace missing teeth for hundreds of years, but the 21st century
has brought with it technology that has created more choices when it comes to denture
materials than ever before. Numerous adhesive products enable individuals to eat ever
widening types of foods without the pain or discomfort experienced by denture wearers as little
as a generation ago.

Two types of dentures are readily available:

  • Complete dentures are typically used when all the teeth are missing
  • Conventional
  • Immediate
  • Partial dentures are typically used when some natural teeth remain

Depending on the condition of your teeth and gums, your dentist will determine whether partial
or complete dentures are needed. Immediate dentures, made ahead of time and positioned in
place at the time teeth are removed, provide temporary teeth while the healing process from
tooth extraction occurs. This type of denture will require adjustments to ensure that dentures
continue to fit properly after the healing process is complete.

Conventional dentures are made after teeth have been pulled and gum tissue has healed.  
These are considered permanent and don't require frequent adjustments.

Partial dentures include a permanent bridge that replaces one or more teeth. Attaching
replacement teeth to a plastic base and metal framework that fits securely to existing teeth
forms this removable bridge.

Who Benefits from Complete or Partial Dentures?

Anyone who suffers from a loss of one or more teeth may benefit from partial dentures.  To
prevent tooth decay and gum disease, dentists will often recommend tooth extraction and
denture fittings to help promote oral health well into our senior years.

Choosing a Dentist

If you're concerned about the health and strength of your teeth, visit a dentist who is
experienced in partial and complete denture techniques. Visit Dr. Joanne Le, located at 615
Piikoi Street, Suite 1404 A in Honolulu, Hawaii 96814 (808-591-2115) is the ideal choice for
individuals concerned about their dental health and dental cosmetic needs.