“It’s just a small sore, it will go away.” “I’m too busy right now, I’ll go to a dentist later.” “A little sensitivity is no big deal.” It happens to most San Marcos residents at least once in their life. Your teeth become sensitive to cold drinks. A tooth develops a dull ache. A sore…
Dental Health
Oral Health in Encinitas: Water Fluoridation Prevents Tooth Decay
Today’s essential message from La Costa Dental Excellence concerns fluoride and children’s oral health in Encinitas. At La Costa Dental Excellence, we have been practicing general and cosmetic dentistry in Carlsbad since 1988. When we examine a new patient for the first time, we can usually tell whether the person drank fluoride-adjusted municipal water while…
21st Century Tooth Replacement in Carlsbad
Not everything was better back in the “good old days.” Take dentures, for instance. Dentures have been around for generations and have certainly improved the lives of thousands of people who have lost many or all of their teeth. However, Grandpa’s old-school false teeth are not the optimal tooth replacement in Carlsbad. Traditional dentures can…
Unexplained Headaches Or Jaw Pain?
Malocclusion is the dental term for an incorrect relationship between your top and bottom teeth – in simple terms, a bad bite. It is something we can address at La Costa Dental Excellence in Carlsbad. The ideal bite is when the upper teeth are slightly forward of the lower teeth. You have probably heard of…
5 Critical Oral Cancer Facts
Dental checkups are not just about cavities. At La Costa Dental Excellence we look for signs of tooth decay, for those, of course, but also examine your gums and other soft tissues of the oral cavity. We also screen for indications of oral cancer. Lung and breast cancer get a lot of public attention. There…
Is It Growing In Your Mouth? Dental Health in Carlsbad
Keeping your teeth and mouth clean with regular brushing and flossing is essential to good dental health. That’s why we urge all of our patients at La Costa Dental Excellence in Carlsbad to schedule cleanings and checkups every six months. When one of our hygienists cleans your teeth, the aim is to remove plaque, tarter…
What Have We Done For You Lately? Oral Health in Carlsbad
At La Costa Dental Excellence, everything we do is for the welfare of our patients. We are dedicated to delivering quality, compassionate dental care tailored to each patient’s unique needs. We know that optimum oral health is an important element of complete physical health and that dentists do more that just drill and fill” Like…
Live Better With Dental Implants
Ill-fitting dentures can result in more problems than they solve. They may look better than a toothless mouth, but in practical terms they leave much to be desired. At La Costa Dental Excellence, serving Carlsbad, Encinitas, and the surrounding area, we can help with dental implants. Missing Out on Life? Implant dental procedures are enabling…
Carlsbad Parents: Do You Know AAP Recommendations?
La Costa Dental Excellence in Carlsbad has an important message for new parents or parents-to-be: dental health is more important than ever, and your toddler should see the dentist. For years, the American Academy of Pediatrics advised parents to begin children’s dentist visits before the third birthday. But with a noticeable upward trend in cavities…
Into The Thick Of It, The Skinny On Toothpaste
Welcome to our blog! Today’s post answers some common questions about toothpaste. Why does toothpaste seem gritty? The abrasive nature of toothpaste is to aid in removing dental plaque and food from the surface of the teeth. Forceful brushing becomes unnecessary for general dentistry patients when the abrasives in the toothpaste can snag the mouth’s…
