Some people’s teeth are whiter than others, but I think it’s safe to say that most of us Carlsbad residents want our teeth to be pearly white! If you are one of those people, then La Costa Dental Excellence can help you achieve that remarkable smile you deserve. Today we want to share some tips…
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Implants vs. Bridges: Know The Facts
Hello Carlsbad visitors, welcome to La Costa Dental Excellence. Let’s talk about a traditional tooth replacement option common in Encinitas: dental bridges. While dental bridges have restored smiles for generations of individuals, they are not without drawbacks. Many people with dental bridges find it impossible to keep the small areas around and under the bridge…
Tooth Sensitivity Treatment At La Costa Dental Excellence
Have you ever been eating an ice cream cone when you experienced a sudden jolt of pain in one of your teeth? If the enamel has eroded, or the gums have receded, the dentin layer of the tooth is exposed. The substances that cause tooth pain travel to the pulp where the nerves of the…
Orthodontia Treats Many Dental Problems
Hello friends! Welcome to La Costa Dental Excellence in Carlsbad. Our services include: Invisalign implant-supported dentures porcelain veneers A clean, comfortable, and inviting dental atmosphere We Serve The Encinitas Area We have been providing advanced orthodontics since 1988. In addition to our friends and neighbors in Carlsbad, we serve patients from San Marcos CA, Escondido,…
Choosing A Toothbrush For Your Child
At La Costa Dental Excellence, Drs. Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth are often asked how to select the most basic tool of oral hygiene, the toothbrush. Picking a toothbrush can be as hard as choosing a paint color, and there seem to be just as many choices. If you have visited the dental section of your…
Work With Your Pediatric Dentist To Monitor Wisdom Teeth
Even if your youngster practices proper oral hygiene and has no known problems, it’s important to schedule twice-yearly exams and X-rays. One of the reasons for this is to keep an eye on wisdom teeth. If your child’s wisdom teeth emerge during adolescence, it’s important to work with your pediatric dentist on a course of…
Common Myths About Cosmetic Dentistry
Myth #1: Cosmetic Dentistry is Never Necessary for a Healthy Smile Many so-called Encinitas cosmetic dental procedures are not solely cosmetic. San Marcos CA dental procedures such as tooth replacement prevent many potential problems such as tooth movement, bone loss and difficulty chewing, and speaking. Myth #2: A Dental Bridge is the Only Way to…
Is Malocclusion Causing Your Headache?
Do you suffer from severe headaches? Have you tried medications, diet adjustments, and chiropractic treatment? Perhaps the cause is not stress-induced tension, food allergies, spine alignment, or eyestrain. Maybe the culprit is right under your nose. Bite misalignment or malocclusion is a fairly common abnormality yet commonly goes undetected. Nature intended the front teeth to…
Don’t Put Off Your Dental Exam
No matter how old you are, dental exams are an important practice for keeping your smile healthy and beautiful. At La Costa Dental Excellence, we have an excellent office and warm and friendly team of professionals to make your exams something you’ll look forward to. Knowledge is Power Dental patients often delay exams because they think they…
3 Behind-The-Scenes Dental Advances For California
The team at La Costa Dental Excellence in Carlsbad wants to discuss some dentistry advances. These are the ones we use behind-the-scenes for our dental practice. If you’ve had a smile redesign, you are probably aware of the latest cosmetic dental procedures popular now. These include metal-free fillings, porcelain veneers, invisible braces, implant-anchored dentures, and…
