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 […]
Cosmetic Dentistry
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 […]
Nearly Invisible Teeth Straightening
The team at La Costa Dental Excellence helps many orthodontic patients every day. If you’re considering orthodontics to straighten your teeth, let’s discuss the different types. There are several varieties of braces on the market today. Clear Or Tooth Colored Braces These braces have brackets and wires like traditional braces. They produce equally excellent results, […]
Smile Necessities And Possibilities At La Costa Dental Excellence In Carlsbad
With cosmetic dentistry, La Costa Dental Excellence in Carlsbad creates brilliant smiles for patients. We use cosmetic dentistry every day to create fabulous new smiles for our patients. We call this a “smile makeover.” What exactly does it entail? A smile makeover means using the techniques of cosmetic dentistry to make positive changes to your smile. Possible […]
It Doesn’t Take A Lot Of Time To Beautify Your Smile, Carlsbad
At La Costa Dental Excellence, we can help you beautify your smile in less time than you think. Our team can help restore missing, cracked, or discolored teeth – sometimes in just one visit. Today dental implants are considered the best way to replace missing teeth. They look and feel like your own teeth. Also, dental […]
Smile Makeover Questions Answered At La Costa Dental Excellence
Even people with top notch oral health want to improve specific parts of their smile. Our team at La Costa Dental Excellence in Carlsbad can help. Though proper brushing is crucial for healthy teeth, it won’t re-contour a gumline or repair a cracked tooth. A cavity-free mouth may still have stained or slightly misaligned teeth. […]
Common Myths About Cosmetic Dentistry
Myths and tall tales about cosmetic dentistry abound. At La Costa Dental Excellence, serving Encinitas, Carlsbad or San Marcos, we’d like to discuss some of those myths. We have heard almost all of them. MYTH #1: COSMETIC DENTISTRY IS NEVER NECESSARY FOR A HEALTHY SMILE Many of the procedures that an aesthetic dentist would perform, including many cosmetic dental […]
Bridging The Gap
Do you have a missing tooth that is detracting from your otherwise pleasing smile? Let La Costa Dental Excellence fill the gap for you with a dental bridge. A bridge consists of two or more crowns on either side of the gap created by your missing tooth. The neighboring teeth anchor a false tooth, holding […]
Fear-Free Dental Implants With The La Costa Dental Excellence Team
Are you interested in getting a dental implant but have dental anxiety? Perhaps “anxiety” is putting it mildly. You may be downright terrified. Don’t give up just yet. Hear us out. Placing a dental implant is a type of oral surgery. When patients hear the word “surgery” they sometimes imagine something that is far more […]
Has Your Preschooler Seen A Dentist?
The ideal time to start dental check-ups for young children is when their teeth first erupt. This may seem a bit premature, however, it is the best way to start your son or daughter on the pathway to lifelong oral health. At La Costa Dental Excellence in Carlsbad, CA, we invite you to bring your […]
