Blog | Dr. Norman Senzaki

Teeth, Bones—What’s the Difference?
posted: Dec. 03, 2025.

They’re often mentioned together, and that’s understandable. After all, they’re the strongest parts of the body, they’re made of many of the same elements, they both require a diet rich Read more
Easing the Teething Blues
posted: Nov. 26, 2025.

Every moment of your baby’s first year of life is precious, since every day your child grows a little, develops new skills, and discovers new things. Most of it is Read more
Why do wisdom teeth need to be removed?
posted: Nov. 19, 2025.

the doctor and our team at Dr. Norman Senzaki get this question a lot. Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to come in, once young people get their adult teeth. Read more
Your Snoring Might Be More Serious Than You Think
posted: Nov. 12, 2025.

Sleep apnea is a disorder in which breathing stops and starts repeatedly throughout the night. It’s most common among middle-aged adults, and the most prevalent symptom is loud snoring. Sleep apnea Read more
Cold Comfort
posted: Nov. 05, 2025.

The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and Read more
Weighing the Facts about DIY Scaling
posted: Oct. 29, 2025.

The dental section of your local drugstore or favorite online site offers more dental tools for home care than ever before. Little angled mirrors. Tongue scrapers. Gum stimulators. Interproximal brushes. Read more
Why are my gums shrinking?
posted: Oct. 22, 2025.

If you’ve noticed that your teeth have appeared to be longer, you may be suffering from gum recession. This is a common problem among adults, and can result from several Read more
How do I handle my child’s dental emergency?
posted: Oct. 15, 2025.

Kids are active, and with lots of activity comes the potential for mishaps. Before an emergency occurs, you’d be smart to stay informed about the problems your child may encounter. Here Read more
Tips for a Whiter Smile
posted: Oct. 08, 2025.

Everyday life can take a toll on the whiteness of our teeth: Foods we love as well as soft drinks and coffee can stain them over time. Poor brushing and Read more
October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle
posted: Oct. 01, 2025.

Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around Read more
Brushing Tips for Kids
posted: Sep. 24, 2025.

You’re all set for your happy morning and nighttime ritual. You’ve provided your son with his favorite action hero toothbrush and your daughter with her favorite flavored toothpaste. You’ve gotten Read more
Sleep Apnea: What a Dentist Can Do
posted: Sep. 17, 2025.

You find yourself drowsy and irritable all day. Or you have trouble sleeping, and when you do, you snore loudly throughout the night punctuated with silent pauses where you aren’t Read more
Smile! It’s Time for Arts & Crafts!
posted: Sep. 10, 2025.

If you have a child who loves arts and crafts, try some of these creative projects with a dental twist. One of these activities is sure to give your child Read more
Keep Those Teeth Shipshape, Matey!
posted: Sep. 03, 2025.

September 19th is just around the corner, and you know what that means—Aye, matey, it’s “Talk Like a Pirate Day”! Why do we have a “Talk Like a Pirate Day” Read more
Labor Day: Our favorite holiday to rest!
posted: Aug. 27, 2025.

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
Are there foods that whiten teeth?
posted: Aug. 20, 2025.

Coffee. Blueberries. Red wine. Tomato sauce. They might please our palate, but they are notorious for staining our teeth. Luckily, nature has balanced the scales for us! Here are just Read more