Cracked teeth can be painful, unattractive, and costly to repair. Today’s post in the La Costa Dental Excellence dental blog contains an easy-to-follow list of tips to keep your teeth whole and strong. 1. Don’t chew on hard substances. Mind-blowing, right? People should steer clear of ice, hard candies, hard nuts, popcorn, and beef jerky.…
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Let’s Talk About Your Smile
I’m Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth of La Costa Dental Excellence. My office is located at 7730 Rancho Santa Fe Rd Ste 106 in Carlsbad. One of the best things about being a dentist is interacting with my patients. During initial dental consultations, I listen carefully to my patient’s short and long-term dental goals. I enjoy…
The Mark Of The Perfect Dentist
If you are fortunate to have dental insurance but do not have a regular dentist, it’s time to select a dentist. And if you haven’t got insurance but have dental needs, perhaps it is time to consider who can meet those needs affordably. An Educated Dentist Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth, DDS perform incredible work for…
Teach Healthy Habits Early to Avoid Disease in Adulthood
Gum disease and the more severe periodontal disease aren’t common in children. But they are very common in the adult population. Clearly, the habits that are causing periodontal disease later in life are developed in childhood and young adulthood. First, we’ll describe what gum disease is. Then we will discuss how gum disease is linked…
Do You Eat A Smile-Healthy Diet?
Today’s post explains how specific foods and eating habits affect our teeth. The Sugar Problem Sugars get converted by bacteria in the mouth to acids. It is the acids that begin to assault enamel and initiate decay for people of all ages. Fruits have high water content which can dilute the effects of the sugars…
What are Habit Appliances and How are they Used?
What are habit appliances? Habit appliances are devices that are most commonly used to help youngsters stop sucking their thumbs. Habit appliances are also known as habit breaking appliances or crib appliances. Most are metal devices that are placed on the inside of the front teeth and can look like metal retainers. Some habit breaking…
Five Facts About Enamel Erosion
Our teeth work hard and are continuously under attack. It’s no wonder that nature encases them with an armor of enamel—the hardest substance in the body. Unfortunately, enamel erosion is extremely widespread, though largely preventable. Enamel’s chief enemies are acidic foods and beverages. Other factors that can weaken enamel or wear it away are some…
Ready To Smile Again?
Most Encinitas residents have plenty of things to smile about. However, there are some individuals who avoid flashing a smile at all costs. Are you one of those people who covers their mouth when they laugh? Do you keep your mouth closed when someone takes a picture of you? Have you been hiding unappealing teeth…
5 Ways To Floss Daily
Hello! If you want to floss regularly but are too tired at night, this post is for you. In our La Costa Dental Excellence blog, we want to give you a few ideas for unique times to floss and keep your teeth and gums healthy. 1. If you’re an early riser, try flossing in the…
Reinvent Yourself With A Smile Makeover
A smile makeover can boost your confidence for an upcoming job interview, promotion, or new relationship. The process may include teeth whitening, invisible braces, veneers, dental implants, or gum tissue graft surgery. Many of these take time. Understanding the process requires only a simple consultation. Small changes can make a big difference. How The Rich…
