Children’s teeth are soft until about age 10. A tooth with a crown can get a cavity. Your gum tissue is as important as your teeth. Some prescription meds can increase your risk of decay. Some home faucet water filters remove fluoride. 19 percent of kids between the ages of 2 and 19 have untreated […]
Replace Old Silver Fillings
Superficial cuts in the skin vanish without a trace, infections are wiped out with antibiotics, broken bones mend, and inflamed tissues subside. 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 […]
How Much Do You Know About Gum Disease?
1. Which of the things listed below are risk factors for gum disease (periodontitis)? a. Pregnancy b. Overbite c. Diabetes d. Genetic make-up 2. Which of the items below are possible signs of gum disease? a. Teeth that appear longer b. A change in the way dentures fit c. Loose teeth d. Tender gums 3. […]
Foaming At The Mouth: Are You Brushing Right?
In today’s post, let’s examine some specifics about brushing. One key to activating the value of toothpastes is creating foam when properly brushing. Working up a good foam is attained by pre-wetting the toothbrush, then attacking at a 45 rather than 90 degree angle. The foaming assists in dislodging food debris from nooks and crannies […]
Personal Transformations at La Costa Dental Excellence
Hello friends of La Costa Dental Excellence! Thanks for stopping by the ultimate cosmetic dentistry blog. Today we are talking about personal transformation. Many men and women want to reinvent themselves in at least one aspect of their life. Some folks are training for a new career. Some men and women have made a healthy […]
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 […]
