One of the most essential habits for maintaining a healthy smile and a healthy body is getting regular dental check-ups. At La Costa Dental Excellence in Carlsbad, California, we understand the importance of these routine appointments and are committed to providing you with the care you need to keep your smile in its best shape. […]
Have Your Dessert! (If You Must)
It’s not realistic for most people to completely avoid sugary treats. If you can abstain, kudos to you. If you can’t, La Costa Dental Excellence advises that eating sweets at certain times is better for your teeth than others. For instance, when you eat a full meal, your saliva production increases. This helps to rinse […]
3-Point Checklist Before Your Dental Consultation
Looking for a dentist because you’re losing the battle with plaque build-up, chipped teeth, tooth pain, stains, or tooth decay? We’re Doctors Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth with La Costa Dental Excellence. Today’s post offers 3 steps to take before you arrive at our office for a consultation. The state of your mouth is critical to […]
A Proud Dental Practice
La Costa Dental Excellence is proud to serve not only Carlsbad but the greater Encinitas area. Our professional dental team consists of proud members of the community we serve. It’s worth the trip for the change it will make in your life. Are you proud of your smile? You should be. Your smile is unique. […]
Beautiful Teeth Without Breaking The Bank
At La Costa Dental Excellence in Carlsbad, our smile makeover patients believe that life-changing cosmetic dentistry is a valuable investment. Indeed, for most people, the value of a healthy, desirable smile cannot be measured in dollars. We recognize, however, that cosmetic dentistry is not cheap. There are Affordable Cosmetic Dental Procedures Do you have to […]
Let’s Take Care Of Those Tooth Stains
The effectiveness of teeth bleaching depends partly on the types of stains. At La Costa Dental Excellence, we’ve seen them all. Extrinsic tooth stains are the best to remove. These surface stains have not yet penetrated through the enamel into the dentin. Extrinsic stains are caused by dark-colored foods and beverages like blueberries, carrots, coffee, […]
