I have been creating spectacular smiles at my Carlsbad cosmetic dental practice since 1988. Each one of my Encinitas smile makeover patients values their new smile almost as much as I value their trust. My loyal patients, along with my dedicated dental team, have made my professional career particularly rewarding. Working as a dentist in…
Dental Crowns
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…
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…
Dental Crowns At La Costa Dental Excellence In Carlsbad
Dental crowns have been used in dentistry for over 2000 years. There is evidence that the Etruscans experimented with crowns on teeth using ivory and bone as early as 700 B.C. By 200 A.D., they began using gold crowns to construct artificial teeth. Ancient Egyptians fashioned tooth replacements out of seashells and then hammered them…
What To Do If Your Crown Comes Off
If you’ve had a lot of cosmetic dental work, there’s a chance you’ll eventually have a problem with a dental crown. Crowns may come off while brushing, flossing, or even simply eating. If this happens to you, don’t stress! Here is what to do if your crown comes off. There are three steps: 1. First…
Schedule Your Coronation
We treat all of our patients royally here at La Costa Dental Excellence, but some of them receive actual crowns. We’re not talking about crowns a king or queen wears, but crowns for your teeth! If you live near Encinitas, Carlsbad or San Marcos, La Costa Dental Excellence is the best place to get your teeth…
How Long Will A Dental Crown Last?
The dental team at La Costa Dental Excellence in Carlsbad use dental crowns (sometimes called caps) in many restorative treatments. A crown adds strength to a tooth that has a large filling or has been injured, a crown can correct bite misalignments, and a crown is usually necessary after a root canal. In a dental implant…
