February is NATIONAL CHILDRENS DENTAL HE

February is NATIONAL CHILDRENS DENTAL HEALTH MONTH!
Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health.

Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.

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Did you know the small dab of toothpaste

Did you know the small dab of toothpaste you put on your toothbrush each morning and night has a name? It’s called a Nurdle.

People overcome many hurdles each day, and if they listen to their dentist, then they also face two to three nurdles a day.

17 Things You See Every Day That You Didn’t Know Had Names
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It’s alarming how many ordinary things you never really notice. You’ve probably gone your entire life without knowing the names for these things that you either see or experience every single day! Open your eyes to this little-known vocabulary.

Winam Hair Studio, Kaimuki, Oahu

A Honolulu Dentist gets style!  Terrance Cleveland DDS

Winam WallForbes reports that 2011 research by Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital concludes that people assess your competence and trustworthiness in a quarter of a second… based upon how you look!  In a related study by Sylvia Ann Hewlett, the founding president of the Center for Talent Innovation (CTI) in New York, your superiors must perceive you as having excellent communication skills as well as a polished appearance.  In the CTI researcher’s interviews with over 4,000 college-educated professionals and 268 senior executives, Grooming emerged as the TOP physical trait that employees are being judged on.  According to the research, good grooming habits – is a professional’s most important physical asset. Affordable Honolulu Dentist, Best Honolulu Dentist

Dr Cleveland CutAs your Honolulu Dentist,  I know that healthy teeth make beautiful smiles.   Your smile is one of the first things people notice.  This study points out that a professional “polish” ALSO includes your hair.. a hairstyle verses a haircut.   So off I go to my favorite stylist;  Hillary Juliette , owner/operator of  Winam Hair Studio in Kaimuki.  Honolulu Best Dentist, Painless Dentist,                    

Winam CounterOne of Hawaii’s rising stars,   Winam Studio was recently listed by Elle magazine as one of the “top 100 salons in the United States in it’s August 2012 issue.  A  recent article in Honolulu’s Midweek  highlights her “green cut” which takes a half hour to complete and is environmentally friendly.  This waterless cut is a viable option.  It allows Hillary to see how the hair “lives” on each individuals head. 

“When I first met Dr. Cleveland, he was sporting a do-it-yourself buzz.  You know, the get out of water, run a towel… and pau.  His hair had serious issues.  Dr. Cleveland’s hair is typical Asian… as it was growing out, his hair would stand up straight, and we would get this tennis ball head!  I wanted to create a look that would fit with his active life style, and still be professional for a dentist.” says Hillary. “Over several sessions, we worked together to create a great look. He has such a cool vibe. He is approachable and has such a great personality.  To me, he is the Jack Johnson of the dental world… I want that reflected in his style.”

Dr Cleveland StyleOk, I admit that pre-Hillary, my hair was hilahila, but I am converted.   What is great about her is that she takes the time to get to know you, and creates a personal look that works, and is reflective of who you are.  It is all about the conversation, and relationship.  Hillary grew up in Kapahulu before heading to Oakland and around the country for training… so she gets the “local” culture, yet can bring an “edginess” to her styles.  Appointments are easy with her online appointment scheduling system and her hours work well for before work since she will come in as early as 5:30am.  She is fun too, and did I mention great teeth?   “A great style and beautiful smile…. These both play a big role in appearance and health” says Hillary.  “Dr. Cleveland does my teeth, I work his hair.   It’s a mutual thing.”

Sheba JulietteReceptionist Queen Sheva will greet you at Winam Hair Studio which is located at 1130 Koko Head Avenue.  The studio is open Monday through Thursday from 5:30 am to 3 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 6 am to 3 pm.  Prices range from $35 to $45 for a haircut, $85 for a cut and gloss or color, and $125 to $135 for a haircut, color and highlights.  Check out what customers say on YELP:  http://www.yelp.com/biz/winam-hair-studio-honolulu

 

Dr TJ2Dr. Terrance Cleveland practices General Dentistry in Honolulu, Hawaii.  Besides Dentistry, Dr. Cleveland loves to share stories of the special people and places that make Hawaii so amazing.  If you have a story that needs to be told please contact us at tclevelanddds@gmail.com, follow him on Twitter,  and on Facebook www.facebook.com/terranceclevelanddds

 

Poke Run! Azama Fish Market, Waipahu, Oahu

A Honolulu DAzama Storeentist on a Poke Run !!!

As a dentist, I stress preventative care and maintenance.  Good oral care is important to your overall health, and healthy teeth make beautiful smiles.  But also important; teeth play a mighty significant role in achieving maximum gastronomical enjoyment!  The textures and flavors of azama caseHawaii’s regional cuisine are best enjoyed with problem free teeth.  “Through the lips, past the gums… look out stomach here it comes!”  Notice that no mention is even made of the teeth; when our teeth are healthy, we don’t even notice them…. we just concentrate on the enjoyment of eating.  That is the way it should be. Honolulu Dentist

CuttlefishGrowing up in Hawaii, one of my favorite snacks was dried cuttlefish.  Chewy and delicious.  You could find it at the ‘crack seed’ store in jars, or in little plastic packages at Longs.  I just fell in love again.  Azama Fish Market in Waipahu offers this by the pound.  It is FRESH, and MOIST and CHEWY and SOFT all at the same time, indescribable.  Oh and did I say tasty?  My mouth waters just to think of it.   This delectable treat is best eaten with healthy teeth!  Affordable Honolulu Dentist

One of Hawaii’s favorite and very well-known food is poke (pronounce “poh-kay”).  You lg pokecannot attend a gathering of local folk without a few bowls of this appetizer offered.  Poke means “cut piece” or “small piece” in Hawaiian, and is usually small pieces of raw fish or seafood mixed with various seasoning.   My favorites are the spicy ahi, and tako poke.  The tako poke, made from octopus is tender, yet chewy and mildly spicy with a crunch of fresh cucumbers.  The spicy ahi, creamy and flavorful, a perfect accompaniment to rice or a cold beer.   It will make you moan aloud it is so good. 

When I am heading to a party, or just get a craving, I make a “poke run” to Azama Fish staticmapMarket in Waipahu.  One of Oahu’s hidden treasures, Azama’s is simple and unassuming, but packs incredible flavor in its poke.  Try the spicy ahi poke and the tako poke.  The prices are reasonable, the product is fresh, and the people are friendly. 

   Faye Azama Azama Fish Market is owned by Kitoshi Azama.  Originally from Okinawa, Kitoshi opened his first fish market at Oahu Market, Chinatown.  He also is the owner of K. Azama Fish Wholesale  in Palolo    1403A 10th Avenue.  Honolulu, Hawaii  96816.  where he offers Chinese Fish cake, Dry Aku, and LauLau.  OH.. and he also carries my new love.. dry cuttlefish at this Palolo location.  This family run business relies on word of mouth and the quality of its’ product to keep its customers coming back again and again.  It’s a strategy that works.  Faye, who is part of our dental team at the office at 1580 Makaloa #940, Honolulu, Hawaii  96814 introduced us to the market.   This Honolulu dentist is hooked.  You will be too.  Keep those teeth healthy, you will need them for a POKE RUN!!   Call us at 941-2911 for an appointment today.   HoConolulu Dentist Ala Moana

Dr TJ2Dr. Terrance Cleveland practices General Dentistry in Honolulu, Hawaii.  Besides Dentistry, Dr. Cleveland loves to share stories of the special people and places that make Hawaii so amazing.  If you have a story that needs to be told please contact us at tclevelanddds@gmail.com, follow him on Twitter,  and on Facebook www.facebook.com/terranceclevelanddds