Providing quality dental care is much easier for dentists when they have extensive, comprehensive information about their patients’ oral health. Pictures are more accurate than written notes. To go a step further: pictures that show what’s going on below the visible surface of your teeth are worth even more than a thousand words. So, along…
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How Do You Measure Dental Success?
How do you measure “dental success?” A check-up with no cavities? A perfect smile? A crown that looks as natural as the surrounding teeth? It could mean all those things and many more. For a child, dental success could be defined as a childhood free of cavities, learning daily dental hygiene practices, and gaining an…
Implants vs. Bridges: Know The Facts
Hello Carlsbad visitors, welcome to La Costa Dental Excellence. Let’s talk about a traditional tooth replacement option common in Encinitas: dental bridges. While dental bridges have restored smiles for generations of individuals, they are not without drawbacks. Many people with dental bridges find it impossible to keep the small areas around and under the bridge…
Orthodontia Treats Many Dental Problems
Hello friends! Welcome to La Costa Dental Excellence in Carlsbad. Our services include: Invisalign implant-supported dentures porcelain veneers A clean, comfortable, and inviting dental atmosphere We Serve The Encinitas Area We have been providing advanced orthodontics since 1988. In addition to our friends and neighbors in Carlsbad, we serve patients from San Marcos CA, Escondido,…
Look As Young As You Feel By Replacing Missing Teeth
Would you like to look younger? You can with dental implants from La Costa Dental Excellence, serving Encinitas, Carlsbad or San Marcos. Gaps In Your Smile? Anyone over sixty knows that aging isn’t always a picnic. Physical conditions can lower the quality of life. Dental problems can be just as bad as chronic physical conditions. And…
A Maximum Upgrade With Mini Implants
Though they are not as well known as conventional dental implants, mini implants are being used successfully in the Carlsbad area to improve smiles. Our team at La Costa Dental Excellence has helped many patients improve their smile with mini implants. WHAT CAN MINI IMPLANTS DO? Mini implants can support a restoration for one or more missing teeth…
Fear-Free Dental Implants With The La Costa Dental Excellence Team
Are you interested in getting a dental implant but have dental anxiety? Perhaps “anxiety” is putting it mildly. You may be downright terrified. Don’t give up just yet. Hear us out. Placing a dental implant is a type of oral surgery. When patients hear the word “surgery” they sometimes imagine something that is far more…
Think It’s Not Necessary To Replace Missing Teeth in Carlsbad?
Some people who lose a a few tooth question whether they should even replace it. After all, if it’s in the back of your mouth and it doesn’t show when you smile, then should you really pay to replace it? What if there are other teeth to take over the chewing functions. Why not avert…
Can Cosmetic Dentistry in Carlsbad Work For You? You Be The Judge!
If you are researching smile makeovers, you have probably heard claims that cosmetic dentistry in Carlsbad can provide you with a perfect smile. Are these claims simply exaggerations? We invite you to judge for yourself. Call 760-633-3033 to schedule a no-pressure smile makeover consultation with Dr. Dankworth of La Costa Dental Excellence. You can discuss…
Hate your Dentures in Carlsbad?
Perhaps you have heard or seen the dental industry’s advertising about dental implants. Many dentists claim that dental implant dentures in Carlsbad can change your life. Does this sound like hype or exaggeration? Let’s think about the facts about dental implant anchored dentures in Carlsbad: Chewing: An oral implant denture in Carlsbad can restore up…
