Your child’s primary teeth, or baby teeth, are just as critical to their health, speech development, and self-esteem as their permanent teeth. Some Carlsbad parents we meet at La Costa Dental Excellence hold the misconception that the care of primary teeth is secondary to adult teeth, since they will eventually fall out. The truth is […]
6 Things You Should Know Before Having Oral Surgery
When it comes to preparing for oral surgery, the admired patients of La Costa Dental Excellence are given 6 essential instructions to get them through from start to finish. First, Choose Wisely Understanding the pros and cons of a procedure helps you attain the prime outcome. This vital knowledge about your dental experience opens up […]
Protecting Your Carlsbad Athlete’s Teeth
Do you have a son or daughter that plays Carlsbad youth sports? Soccer, baseball, football, and basketball can be very dangerous to your child’s teeth. Football is a violent contact sport, yet there is a relatively low rate of tooth injuries that occur in football as compared to other contact sports. Why? Football players are […]
Bad Breath Treatment at La Costa Dental Excellence
Do you suspect that you have bad breath? I’m Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth of La Costa Dental Excellence, a full-service dental office in Carlsbad, California. I help our dental patients diagnose and overcome this unpleasant and potentially embarrassing condition. Halitosis is caused by the bacteria that live on and around your teeth, gums and tongue. […]
To Chew Or Not To Chew In Carlsbad
If you’re headed out to any restaurants in the San Marcos CA, Escondido, or Oceanside area, bring a pack of sugar-free gum with you and pop it in your mouth when your meal is done.
Do You Grind Your Teeth While You Sleep?
Bruxism can be identified by Drs. Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth through an oral examination of jaw tenderness and abnormalities in the teeth. Discuss a possible nightguard for teeth grinding.
