Ken Miyazato, DDS
Doctor of Dental Surgery
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Co-authored Articles (5)
How to
Clean Your Teeth After Wisdom Teeth Removal
Having your wisdom teeth removed by a dentist or oral surgeon requires thorough post-operative care to ensure a full and speedy recovery. If you don't clean your teeth and mouth properly, you could end up with an infecti...
How to
Stop the Bleeding After You Pull out a Loose Tooth
From kids looking forward to a visit from the Tooth Fairy to adults dreading a visit to the dentist, losing a tooth is a common and usually relatively bloodless occurrence. When tooth removal does result in bleeding, th...
How to
Keep a Cavity from Getting Worse
Cavities, small holes in your teeth that can enlarge over time, occur when the protective enamel of your teeth is eaten away by acids and bacteria. When the enamel is removed, the cavity continues eating away at your too...
How to
Care for a Tooth Filling
Studies show that dental fillings help restore the form, function and aesthetics of damaged or decayed teeth. When you get a tooth filled, you need to take special care of it in the short and long term to ensure it conti...
How to
Treat a Broken Tooth
Studies suggest that broken teeth can typically be fixed with a filling or crown, depending on the severity of the break. Although having a chip or break in your tooth can be scary, your dentist can help. Just make sure ...
