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 […]
Been A While Since You Had Your Teeth Cleaned?
Welcome to the dental practice of Drs. Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth, DDS. At La Costa Dental Excellence, we provide comprehensive full-service dentistry for patients in Carlsbad and surrounding communities. Our committed to excellence team of skilled hygienists, dental assistants, and administrative staff help Drs. Dankworth exceeds our patients’ expectations. At La Costa Dental Excellence, we […]
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 […]
