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 […]
Relax for Oral Health in Carlsbad
Most people have been warned about the physical effects of stress. Our doctors remind us to protect ourselves from the dangers of unmanaged stress by eating healthy, exercising regularly, and getting adequate sleep. The team at La Cost Dental Excellence in Carlsbad reminds you that stress can impact your oral health, too. Stress that is […]
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 […]
