Hello, thank you for visiting the La Costa Dental Excellence blog. I’m Drs. Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth. Along with my fantastic team, I have been providing premium dental care since 1988. Today’s article is about the American Dental Association. You have probably seen the ADA symbol on toothpaste and floss—but what else do you know […]
What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer
During routine dental examinations, your dentist may look for signs of oral cancer. Oral cancer refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. Many Carlsbad dental patients don’t realize the seriousness of oral cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 39,000 people will get oral cancer this year.1 Consider this sobering […]
Implant Dentures: Fixed Or Removable?
Now denture wearers have a better option. Implant-retained or implant-stabilized dentures both provide numerous advantages over standard dentures. Secure in the mouth—no slipping Provides up to 100% natural chewing function The upper denture doesn’t cover as much of the palate Comfortable Little or no gum irritation Doesn’t impair the speaking capacity Strong and durable Implants […]
What Can Dental Veneers Do For Your Smile?
Hello, and welcome to our La Costa Dental Excellence cosmetic dentistry blog. Today we are taking the time to answer a common question that many dental patients have. The question is, “What exactly are veneers and how are they used in cosmetic dentistry?” Veneers are thin shells made from durable, translucent porcelain or composite resin. […]
Yes! You Can Get Replace Old Fillings
Superficial cuts in the skin subside without a trace, infections are eradicated with antibiotics, broken bones mend, and inflamed tissues abate. Our teeth, unfortunately, can’t regenerate. Decay can be halted in its progress, but scientists are still years away from actual enamel regeneration. That’s why the team at La Costa Dental Excellence strongly emphasizes preventative […]
Why Improve Your Smile?
Causes and consequences of poor dental health and how you can brush up on your own Most of us struggle with at least one area of our dental care. It could be that flossing is the one dreaded task, or maybe you haven’t been wearing the night guard recommended often enough. All of us should […]
