Dr. Kami Hoss

While dentists all over the country continuously strive to give patients better service quality, very few aspire to help their community grow and promote the values of good oral hygiene. One such orthodontist is San Diego’s Dr. Kami Hoss, co-founder and CEO of The Super Dentists. Since 1996, Dr. Hoss began the expansion of The Super Dentists, which now has over 120 employees and five offices across San Diego. Image source: thesuperdentists.com Image source: 92129magazine.com The Super Dentists has guiding principles such as rapport with children, experience, expertise, innovation, technology, convenience, accessibility, affordability, education, and education. These principles are apparent with a visit to any of The Super Dentist’s offices. All of the sites have a comic book-like design that helps put children at ease. And behind these colorful designs are some of the latest orthodontic technology. This technology allows the facility to conduct procedures that very ...

Dental braces are devices that help correct misaligned and overcrowded teeth. For many individuals, these dental structures can cause damage to their teeth and gums. They can also cause difficulties in breaking down food. While most people wear braces during their adolescent years, these days, it's not uncommon for adults to improve their teeth with the dental appliance. Dr. Kami Hoss shares this guide to maintaining a healthy smile while wearing braces. Image source: Pexels.com Image source: Pexels.com Brush and floss more. Food and bacteria can build up in the mouth faster with braces in place. This is why dentists advise their patients to brush after every meal. Those who wear braces use special brushes that can clean the brackets. Flossing should be done at least once a day to keep teeth and gums clean. Stay away from hard and sticky foods. Dentists like Dr. Kami Hoss advise their patients to watch what they eat. Hard and crunchy foods like nut...

If it’s true that you are what you eat, then you might want to consider quitting certain foods because they are bad news for your teeth and overall dental health. For starters, they can cause plaque, which can seriously damage your teeth and lead to tooth decay as well as gum disease. Here are some of the top offenders, according to author, dentist, and entrepreneur Dr. Kami Hoss. Image source: Pixabay.com Image source: Pixabay.com Sour candies and sweets : Dentists have long sounded the alarm on sticky candies and sweets, and for a good reason. Sour candy, for instance, contains more and various types of acids that damage your teeth. Since they’re also chewy and tend to stick to your teeth longer, they are more likely to result in decay. You’re likely better off with chocolate, which you can quickly chew and isn’t as bad as other sugar-laden treats. Carbonated drinks : Sodas enable plaque to create more acid, attacking tooth enamel. Sip it all day, and you can...

Ensure oral health while traveling with these three tips Going on a well-deserved getaway is not an excuse to neglect good oral health care habits. Even if being in transit might make it difficult, Dr. Kami Hoss shares some tips that will make sure your teeth and gums don't suffer while away on vacation: Image source: Pexels.com Image source: Pexels.com Prepare a travel-sized dental care kit A pouch or a resealable plastic bag containing a travel-sized toothbrush, mouthwash, and floss is a must-have in one's backpack or carry-on. However, be sure to dry and cover the toothbrush after every use to prevent other elements from contaminating it while stored in the bag. Brush and gargle with clean water When roughing it out in a new place, it can sometimes be hard to find potable water. For those who are not sure whether the place they're going to has a supply of clean water, it's wise to buy bottled water for personal use. In some cases, boiling w...

You may not know it, but a simple dental checkup may reveal more about your health than you realize. For one, dentists not only examine the mouth to look for cavities and gum disease but to also detect the onset of more serious issues like oral cancer and diabetes, explains orthodontics professional Dr. Kami Hoss of the Howard Healthcare Academy. Hereunder are other conditions our dentists can detect while looking at our mouths. Image source: corsodyl.co.uk Anemia : Signs that a patient may have anemia include a tongue that has lost its normal, coarse texture. If it’s too smooth-looking, it may mean the person has anemia. Another tell-tale sign is a pale, light-pink mouth coloration. Stress : If a person has chipped teeth resulting from the condition called bruxism (in which a person grinds his teeth, often while sleeping), it is a sure sign of stress. Dr. Hoss advises using a custom-made night guard to deal with bruxism. But doing something about undue stress is the be...

Keeping one’s teeth clean goes beyond just brushing. For fresh-smelling breath and strong teeth, flossing and gargling with mouthwash should be part of your daily oral care routine. However, some are still not sold with the idea of having to rinse with mouthwash as they believe it has dire consequences on one’s health. Image source: oralb.co.uk Alcohol-based mouth rinse products are great for getting rid of germs. Rinsing with alcohol-based mouthwash can prevent plaque and gingivitis. Tartar buildup can be avoided with the use of mouthwash. Although, dental practitioners advise individuals of health risks that may be associated with ingesting alcohol. Another advantage of gargling with mouthwash is whiter teeth, notes Dr. Kami Hoss. Certain mouthwashes though contain reduced concentrations of hydrogen peroxide causing very little bleaching and damage to the gums. You can reap the benefits of rinsing with mouthwash if you brush twice daily and floss regularly. A comp...

Many people forgo dental visits as they usually associate it with pain, additional expenses, and just about anything negative they want to avoid. However, having the teeth checked up by a dentist can be a positive experience as this can lead to better oral hygiene and improvement of one’s overall health. Image source: irishexaminer.com Dentists play an integral role in keeping a person’s dental health in great shape. It is encouraged to visit the dentist at least twice each year to maintain overall dental health. To keep the teeth, tongue, and gums in their best form, a person should make time to see their dentist, according to Dr. Kami Hoss. Without the help of a dentist, the early detection of tooth decay may be impossible. The chief reason people should visit their dentists regularly is to prevent dental issues like tooth decay and gum disease to take place. Sometimes, brushing and flossing twice a day aren’t enough. Dentists ensure patients of a thorough clean of ...