If you are afraid of your dentist, you are not alone. At La Costa Dental Excellence, we encounter many nervous dental patients. How do we calm their fears, provide a comfortable dental environment, and earn lifelong patients? 1) We carefully explain the findings of the initial dental examination and thoroughly outline any recommended treatment. The […]
Debunking Dental Myths
Today’s La Costa Dental Excellence blog post focuses on three dental-related myths prevalent in the Encinitas area. All Sugar Is Equally Bad For Teeth We all know that sugar increases our risk of tooth decay, but some types are worse than others. Sugar-based foods that sit on the teeth are more dangerous than those that […]
Gum Disease Linked To Alzheimer’s: Keep Those Gums Healthy!
As if you needed another reason to keep your gums as healthy as possible. Scientists have found a connection between a bacteria that causes periodontitis (advanced gum disease) and Alzheimer’s Disease. Porphyomonas gingivalis is a bacteria that often causes chronic periodontitis. The bacteria was discovered in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. The research study, “Porphyromonas […]
Adequate Results vs. Incredible Results
A cosmetic surgeon has specialized schooling in addition to the training a general surgeon completes. Likewise, a dental implant dentist has completed rigorous courses in addition to dental school. Of course, many general dentists offer dental implants. In many cases, general dentists achieve good results. However, there is a difference between adequate results and amazing results. […]
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 […]
The ADA: Promoting Dental Health Since 1859
Hello, thank you for visiting the La Costa Dental Excellence blog. I’m Drs. Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth. Along with my fantastic team, I have been providing premium dental care since 1988. Today’s article is about the American Dental Association. You have probably seen the ADA symbol on toothpaste and floss—but what else do you know […]
