If you have missing spaces in your smile due to tooth decay, injury or any other reason, there is hope. If your existing teeth are stained, decayed, or cracked, there is hope. If your teeth have always been misshapen, or crooked, there is hope. Cosmetic dentistry can fix all of those problems. Doctor Dankworth at…
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Soft, Medium, Or Buzz Lightyear?
At La Costa Dental Excellence, Doctor Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth is often asked how to select the most basic tool of oral hygiene, the toothbrush. Picking a toothbrush can be as challenging as choosing a paint color, and there seems to be just as many choices. If you have visited the dental section of your…
Bad Breath Treatment at La Costa Dental Excellence
Do you suspect that you have bad breath? I’m Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth of La Costa Dental Excellence, a full-service dental office in Carlsbad, California. I help our dental patients diagnose and overcome this unpleasant, irritating, and potentially embarrassing condition. Masking Symptoms is Not a Cure Bad breath (halitosis) can occur when bacteria grows in…
7 Ways Bonding Can Beautify
Dental bonding is a popular cosmetic dentistry procedure in the San Marcos area, but there are many patients who don’t know exactly what it is. Today in the La Costa Dental Excellence dental blog, we explain 7 ways dental bonding is used in cosmetic dentistry. The dental bonding procedure uses a resin material that is…
How Does Your Overall Health Affect Your Smile?
Hi! I’m Doctor Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth, DDS. Most every day, I can be found at my Carlsbad dental practice treating dental patients with tooth and gum problems or helping patients prevent them. There are many common medical conditions that pose a risk to oral health. 1) Carlsbad diabetes patients with high blood glucose often…
A Ginormous Cavity?
When Doctor Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth of La Costa Dental Excellence in Carlsbad repair a tooth that has decay or damage, the procedure chosen often depends on the location of the problem. We’re talking tooth-specific locale here. If there is a chip, crack, or tooth decay on the biting surface of a tooth, an onlay…
Can Seniors Get Teeth Whitening Procedures?
There are a few different types of teeth whitening procedures that are available for seniors. One option is to use an at-home teeth whitening kit, which can be purchased from a drugstore or online. This type of kit usually involves using a bleaching agent that is applied to the teeth with a brush. Another option…
Treatment For Stress-Induced Jaw Pain
Everyday issues cause some men and women to respond by clenching their jaw or grinding their teeth. Daily commuting, work problems, or an overpacked schedule are some persistent culprits. Teeth grinding and jaw clenching can cause or complicate a painful condition called TMD or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder. TMD is often mistakenly called ‘TMJ,’ the acronym…
How Often do I Need a Dental Checkup?
When is the last time you had a dental checkup? Most men and women need a dental check-up every six months. If you have an increased risk for oral diseases, we advise you to receive an examination every four months. Welcome to La Costa Dental Excellence Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth, DDS, of La Costa Dental Excellence…
47% of Adults Have Gum Disease: Are You One of Them?
A recent CDC report provides the following data related to prevalence of periodontitis in the U.S.: 47.2% of people aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease increases with age, 70.1% of individuals 65 years and older have periodontal disease. This condition is more prevalent in men than women (56.4%…
