Dr. Colin Yoshida Blog

In May 22, 2010 Dr. Colin Yoshida, DDS will host for the fourth time a No Cost Emergency Treatment Day event, which is a free day of dentistry for anyone who needs it.  As a growing number of Americans lack dental insurance, we felt this was a great way to help out and give back to our community.

In an ongoing effort to help aid the need for dental care of the less fortunate people in the community, Dr. Yoshida is teaming with Dr. Raoul Sha DDS for a bigger, better opportunity to provide service for this year’s No Cost Emergency Treatment Day.  With a new facility and venue this year, we would like to find more volunteer dentists and dental assistants to help us make a difference in the community. 

Event will take place in 556 Mowry Avenue, Suite 203 Fremont,  CA 94536 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  For more questions and information on how to become a volunteer, please visit our website at www.fremontdentistry.com or call our office at (510)745-1800.

Do you have a damaged tooth that causes you embarrassment? Even if all your other teeth are nicely shaped and pearly white, guess what other people notice? Yep, the ugly duckling. You have probably experienced that yourself when you have looked at a smile that contains one discolored tooth. No matter how hard you try, the unsightly one is impossible to ignore.

A beautiful smile is an important component of your overall appearance. Unattractive teeth draw the eye away from other pleasing features such as thick shiny hair, gorgeous eyes or a peaches and cream complexion.

Fortunately, there are several cosmetic dental procedures to restore or repair one or more teeth. At Colin Yoshida DDS in Fremont, we can complete most of them in one short visit. Think about it; you could achieve a stunning smile in less than an afternoon!

Veneers, Bonding and Cosmetic Implant Dentistry
Dental bonding is an affordable cosmetic dentistry procedure available in Fremont at Colin Yoshida DDS. We use dental bonding in a variety of applications. In addition to repairing damage, dental bonding can close gaps between teeth. Porcelain veneers are another minimally invasive cosmetic fix. Like cosmetic dental bonding, veneers correct chips, cracks and improve tooth shape.

What if your problem is not an unattractive tooth but a missing tooth? Don’t despair, a beautiful smile is still possible in Hayward with dental implants.

For more information about veneers, bonding, implants and other cosmetic denistry procedures, call Colin Yoshida DDS at (510) 745-1800. We are conveniently located at 3885 Beacon Avenue, Suite C, in Fremont, CA. We provide advanced dentistry for patients in Union City, Newark and the surrounding areas. We look forward to showing you cosmetic dentistry ‘before after’ pictures.

Maintaining healthy teeth is an important concern for our local Fremont residents. As your Dentist, it’s my job to help you understand how to care for your teeth and to keep them healthy.

Everyone knows that maintaining healthy teeth requires regular daily brushing and flossing. Regular visits to your local dental practice is also necessary to keep watch for cavities and to help you maintain proper dental hygiene. We often forget that maintaining a healthy diet can also be beneficial for the health of your teeth.

A diet that includes foods that help your muscles and bones will also help you develop healthy gums and healthy teeth. Examples of local foods to include in your diet include foods rich in vitamin B such as breads and cereals. Foods rich in vitamin C, usually fruits and vegetables, help improve the health of your gums. Zinc and magnesium are also good for the health of your teeth and are found in foods like lean beef, fish, and poultry.

All foods increase the production of saliva. Saliva is important to healthy teeth because it helps to maintain the pH balance in your mouth. Maintaining this balance helps keep your teeth and gums healthy. Foods high in fiber also encourage saliva production as does the chewing of sugar-free gum. Gum, however, can damage unhealthy teeth or pull out dental fillings, so always use caution when deciding whether to chew gum and which brand to chew.

Just as certain diet choices in the Fremont area can be beneficial to the health of your teeth, others can be detrimental. Foods and drinks that are high in sugars are more likely to form the acids that attack your teeth and result in decay. And while table sugar is often associated with the formation of cavities, other sugars such as glucose, fructose, and maltose are also causes, and are often found in juices and sodas. Limiting the consumption of sugars to mealtimes lessens the amount of time your healthy teeth are exposed.

Making good diet choices and limiting between meal sugar consumption can improve the health of your teeth and gums.

If you would like to learn how to better care for your healthy teeth, contact Colin Yoshida DDS at (510) 745-1800. We would love to hear from you.

-Dr. Colin Yoshida

Deeply Discounted, Professional Smile Whitening
With ALL Proceeds to Kids’ Charities.

Dear Friends,

Not often, but once-in-a-while, a great opportunity comes along to:

• do something for yourself
• do good for someone in need
• put a big smile on your face
• put a huge smile on the face of a child who needs it!

From March through June, Dr. Colin Yoshida and our whole team is providing professional “take home” teeth whitening services at a significantly reduced fee —100% of which will be donated to children’s charities in the Tri-city area and throughout the country.

Professional teeth whitening is easy, comfortable and only takes a few minutes in the dental chair. You or someone you know can have whiter teeth in as little as just 3 days!

Our office is donating all of our services for the campaign. All we ask is for you to make a donation of $200 to The Smiles for Life Foundation when you come in to get your teeth whitened. Half of your donation will be donated to League Of Volunteers, Newark CA and the other half goes to the Smiles For Life Foundation to be distributed to worthy and approved children’s charities across the U.S. and Canada. Participating charities includes Children’s Miracle Network, Children of Romania, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, CURE (in Cambodia), Smiles For Hope, and the Kids Cancer Care Foundation.

Professional teeth whitening can cost as much as $400.00 or more. So, this is a great opportunity to whiten your smile and make a charitable donation that will do a lot of good for a lot of kids.

All you need to do is call our office today at (510)745-1800 to schedule your brief appointment. During your visit in our office, we will make sure you are a good candidate for whitening and then we can get started. It only takes a few minutes.

What if you have already whitened your teeth? You can still participate by doing two things:

• Give the enclosed Smiles for Life pass along card to someone you know who you think would like to whiten their smile and do some good for kids at the same time.

• Gift a whiter smile to a friend! Just give our office a call and we’ll make arrangements for a friend or family member to have their teeth whitened as a gift from you. It’s a win-win—a gift to the kids and your friend as well!

Our team is ready to professionally whiten teeth and benefit a great cause at the same time. We’re inviting you, the people you know, and all the members of our community to join with us in making a difference the lives of kids who really need our help.

Give us a call today at (510)745-1800 to whiten your smile and help a child smile for life!

See you soon,

Dr. Colin Yoshida and his Dental Team

Deeply Discounted, Professional Smile Whitening
With ALL Proceeds to Kids’ Charities.

Dear Friends,

Not often, but once-in-a-while, a great opportunity comes along to:

• do something for yourself
• do good for someone in need
• put a big smile on your face
• put a huge smile on the face of a child who needs it!

From March through June, Dr. Colin Yoshida and our whole team will be providing professional “take home” teeth whitening services at a significantly reduced fee —100% of which will be donated to children’s charities in the Tri-city area and throughout the country.

Professional teeth whitening is easy, comfortable and only takes a few minutes in the dental chair. You or someone you know can have whiter teeth in as little as just 3 days!

Our office is donating all of our services for the campaign. All we ask is for you to make a donation of $200 to The Smiles for Life Foundation when you come in to get your teeth whitened. Half of your donation will be donated to League Of Volunteers, Newark, CA and the other half goes to the Smiles For Life Foundation to be distributed to worthy and approved children’s charities across the U.S. and Canada. Participating charities includes Children’s Miracle Network, Children of Romania, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, CURE (in Cambodia), Smiles For Hope, and the Kids Cancer Care Foundation.

Professional teeth whitening can cost as much as $400.00 or more. So, this is a great opportunity to whiten your smile and make a charitable donation that will do a lot of good for a lot of kids.

All you need to do is call our office today at (510)745-1800 to schedule your brief appointment. During your visit in our office, we will make sure you are a good candidate for whitening and then we can get started. It only takes a few minutes.

What if you have already whitened your teeth? You can still participate by doing two things:

• Give the enclosed Smiles for Life pass along card to someone you know who you think would like to whiten their smile and do some good for kids at the same time.

• Gift a whiter smile to a friend! Just give our office a call and we’ll make arrangements for a friend or family member to have their teeth whitened as a gift from you. It’s a win-win—a gift to the kids and your friend as well!

Our team is ready to professionally whiten teeth and benefit a great cause at the same time. We’re inviting you, the people you know, and all the members of our community to join with us in making a difference the lives of kids who really need our help.

Give us a call today at (510)745-1800 to whiten your smile and help a child smile for life!

See you soon,

Dr. Colin Yoshida and the Dental Team

P.S. Call (510)745-1800 today to schedule your Smiles for Life appointment to whiten your smile. We want to accommodate as many patients as we can in order to help the kids who need the charitable donations and our chairs fill up fast!

Talk to you soon.

Tooth whitening has really taken off in Fremont. It has become a popular dental procedure and can provide excellent results if done properly.

There are a lot of options when it comes to tooth whitening. You can choose from a selection of over-the-counter options that you can get at your local pharmacy, or can go to a professional to get a complete tooth whitening solution.

It is a good idea to consult with your dentist before a tooth whitening, regardless of whether you choose to use an over-the-counter product. Your dentist will be able to help you understand the results you can expect, and can help recommend a product that will work for you.

There are many variables when it comes to tooth whitening. The color of your teeth at the beginning of your treatment will make a difference for your ending result. Different tooth whitening treatments will each produce a different result. Your Fremont dentist has experience with tooth coloration and the types of treatments available.

In many cases, your dentist will be able to provide you with a tooth whitening solution that you can take home with you. In some cases, your dentist may recommend a professional treatment that is done at the dentist’s office.

Professional tooth whitening can produce dramatic results in a single treatment, and is often done over a few treatments.

Tooth whitening is less expensive than it was in the earlier days of tooth whitening technology. Today, tooth whitening treatments are very affordable, and don’t take the time they used to.

If you are interested in a tooth whitening consultation in the Fremont area, please call Colin Yoshida DDS and make an appointment to see me. I will be happy to give you a check up, assess your tooth color, and recommend teeth whitening treatments that may be right for you.

-Dr. Colin Yoshida, Dentist

Myth #1: Cosmetic Dentistry is Never Necessary for a Healthy Smile

Many so-called Fremont cosmetic dental procedures are not solely cosmetic.  Dental procedures such as tooth replacement are smile-enhancing and, more importantly, prevent many potential problems such as tooth movement, bone loss and difficulty chewing and speaking.

Myth #2: A Newark Dental Bridge is the Only Way to Replace a Missing Tooth

Dental bridges are an Fremont dental cosmetic procedure that have been used for many years with success. However, dental implants are often a better choice for replacing one or more missing teeth. Dental implants have many advantages for  dental patients. They feel like natural teeth, they are stronger, and they are easier to clean than dental bridges. California tooth implants can also be used to anchor dentures or partial dentures.

Myth #3: At-Home Kits are as Effective for Newark Tooth Whitening Than a Professional Dental Solution

At Colin Yoshida DDS, we offer our dental patients teeth whitening treatments that provide a much greater level of whiteness than at-home kits. At-home kits may remove surface stains, but they do not provide optimum results and can often lead to uneven coloring.

Myth #4: Dental Bonding is the Best Way to Fix a Chipped Tooth.

Dental bonding can restore the shape of a tooth, but may not be the best long-term solution. If you have a damaged tooth, you may be a good candidate for porcelain veneers. Call us at (510) 745-1800 to set up an appointment so we can determine the best solution for you.

Myth #5: Union City Braces are the Only Way to Straighten Teeth

Braces are often part of a transforming dental makeover for our teens and adults alike. However, if your teeth are only slightly crooked, lumineers can reshape your teeth and dramatically improve your smile. And the best thing about veneers? They offer instant results!

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Colin Yoshida DDS
3885 Beacon Avenue, Suite C
Fremont California 94538
http://www.fremontdentistry.com
(510) 745-1800

If you are one of the many Fremont denture wearers, you know that they are not the ideal solution for missing teeth.

The problems with dentures include slipping, gum irritation, trouble eating and talking, bone loss, and inability to taste food due to a covered palate. Clearly, dentures do not feel and function like natural teeth.

Good oral hygiene and regular dental checkups can help you avoid the need for dentures later in your life, but other factors can make dental replacements an inevitability.

The good news? Modern dental implant technology is making dentures a thing of the past.

At Colin Yoshida DDS we have information and expertise that can help bring hope to denture wearers through dental implant technology. There are a variety of effective denture/implant tooth configurations.

Call Colin Yoshida DDS at (510) 745-1800 to book an implant overdenture consultation. We can help you understand your options and can recommend options.

If you currently wear traditional dentures and are not happy with them, implant anchored dentures may dramatically change your life. Your chewing ability will be similar to that of natural teeth and you will be able to eat hard foods again. How about a thick T-bone at your favorite Fremont steakhouse? In addition to being able to enjoy your meal, you will avoid the embarrassment of having your dentures rattle around in your mouth in public.

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Attention Fremont denture wearers: there is life after dentures with tooth implants!

Come see us at Colin Yoshida DDS at 3885 Beacon Avenue, Suite C, in Fremont, CA 94538 for more information about dental implants.

The American Dental Association offers some welcome advice for choosing a dentist in Fremont. We have already talked about how word of mouth is an important factor in how many people find a dentist. Here are some things you should look for in an Fremont dentist:

Location is always a factor when choosing a dentist. If you live in the Fremont California area, there are many options. While location plays an important role in convenience, many people are willing to drive a little farther for a better experience with their Fremont dentist.

Relationship is a strong factor. Your Fremont dentist should be approachable, and should make you feel comfortable when you are in the dentist chair. After all, your Fremont dentist will be working very close with you to help you achieve a high level of oral hygiene; you most certainly will want to have a good, professional, comfortable relationship with your Fremont dentist and the dental office staff.

Specialty is another important factor in choosing a dentist in Fremont. Some dentists specialize in cosmetic dentistry. Others specialize in corrective dentistry such as braces. Depending on your need, you may select a local Fremont dentist who can solve your immediate concern. Bare in mind, however, that it is good to have a general dentist who can maintain your dental history and work with you to through the years.

If you are looking for a dentist in Fremont, please come by and speak with me. I can address your interest in any of these critical areas, and will be happy to introduce you to Colin Yoshida DDS.

I look forward to meeting you.

-Dr. Colin Yoshida, DDS

(510) 745-1800

Whether you have lived in California for a long time, or just moving in to the Fremont area; taking care of your teeth eventually involves a visit to the dentist. We are Colin Yoshida DDS located at 3885 Beacon Avenue, Suite C, in Fremont, California, and our specialty is restorative dentistry.

You can reach Colin Yoshida DDS by calling (510) 745-1800.

Going to the dentist for the first time in Fremont, or if you have not been for while, can be an unsettling experience for both kids and adults. The very idea of a ‘dentist’ seems to hold negative connotation for many people. If you are an adult who is moving to the Fremont area, or your child is preparing to visit the dentist for the first time, here are a few tips that may help ease you into regular dental checkups and put you on the path toward increased oral health and wellness.

Choose an Fremont dentist who is appropriate for your needs. When you meet your new dentist for the first time, make an effort to ask questions about the care you will receive. Ask questions that are relevant to your situation including questions about experience, age range of patients, and recommended procedures for any conditions you may have. Get to know your Fremont dentist so you feel comfortable with the care you will receive.

Introduce yourself to your Fremont dentist and get to know the office staff. Visiting the dentist will seem less of a chore when you feel you have trusted friends who are there to help.

Be prepared to provide your dentist with information. Whether you are experiencing specific pain at that moment, or anticipating a problem, be sure to discuss everything with your dentist. Many patients become intimidated in the office environment and avoid expressing pain or discussing issues. As your dentist, I need to know everything you are experiencing and will be better prepared to help as you ask questions and express your concerns.

I understand that everyone is unique; what works for one person may not work for another. You know what works best for you, and the best way to have a good experience with a Fremont dentist is to communicate. Let me know what you are experiencing so that I can make adjustments and help you feel more comfortable and secure.

At Colin Yoshida DDS our leading edge treatment in a warm and friendly atmosphere staff will work to make your dental experience a pleasant one. We know it can be frightening to visit the dentist for the first time, or after a long while. We’ll do what we can to make you feel comfortable, secure, and among caring friends.

If you are in Fremont, California and are ready to visit the dentist again, give us a call at (510) 745-1800, or stop by to meet us; we’re excited to meet you.

-We’re your lifelong dental health partner