At La Costa Dental Excellence, each dental professional on our team helps us operate smoothly and provide a high level of care. Today’s post focuses on the role of a dental assistant. Dental Assistants Play An Important Role at Our Practice You most likely think of the dental assistant as: “The one who suctions my […]
4 Reason To Look For The ADA Seal
When you go to your drugstore or supermarket looking for toothpaste, mouthwash, teeth whitener, or another oral care product, be sure that the product you elect lists the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance. Today, we look at 4 ways the ADA seal can help you make good oral care choices for you and your […]
Preventing Tooth Decay
In California and around the country, tooth decay is one of the most widespread childhood dilemmas, yet tooth decay also affects adults. La Costa Dental Excellence serves people from 35 to 90 years old to help fight tooth decay. Blame it on Bacteria Bacteria is the cause of tooth decay. Bacteria live in your mouth […]
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, irritating, and potentially embarrassing condition. Masking Symptoms is Not a Cure Bad breath (halitosis) can occur when bacteria grows in […]
A Ginormous Cavity?
When Doctor Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth of La Costa Dental Excellence in Carlsbad repair a tooth that has decay or damage, the procedure chosen often depends on the location of the problem. We’re talking tooth-specific locale here. If there is a chip, crack, or tooth decay on the biting surface of a tooth, an onlay […]
How Often do I Need a Dental Checkup?
When is the last time you had a dental checkup? Most men and women need a dental check-up every six months. If you have an increased risk for oral diseases, we advise you to receive an examination every four months. Welcome to La Costa Dental Excellence Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth, DDS, of La Costa Dental Excellence […]
