Most Carlsbad men and women know that flossing is an important part of oral health. The value of this simple yet vital exercise in oral hygiene has been shown time and time again. Flossing offers a chance to remove bits and pieces that a toothbrush will undoubtedly miss. Being afraid of the ‘cavity bugs,’ ‘mouth…
Cosmetic Dentistry
Do Whitestrips Work?
If you have visited the toothpaste aisle at your Carlsbad grocery store, you have probably noticed dozens of products that claim to whiten your teeth. A few years ago, the only over-the-counter tooth whitening options in Encinitas were whitening toothpaste and Crest Whitestrips. Now there is a wide variety of products at every drugstore counter…
Has Your Smile Lost Its Luster?
Hello Carlsbad! Has your smile lost its luster? Are your teeth discolored? If flashing a pearly white smile is important to you, I can help. We are Drs. Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth and we have been creating whiter, brighter smiles for patients in the Carlsbad area since 1988 at La Costa Dental Excellence. Whether your…
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…
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…
