Gum disease and the more severe periodontal disease aren’t common in children. But they are very common in the adult population. Clearly, the habits that are causing periodontal disease later in life are developed in childhood and young adulthood. First, we’ll describe what gum disease is. Then we will discuss how gum disease is linked […]
Been A While Since You Had Your Teeth Cleaned?
Welcome to the dental practice of Drs. Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth, DDS. At La Costa Dental Excellence, we provide comprehensive full-service dentistry for patients in Carlsbad and surrounding communities. Our committed to excellence team of skilled hygienists, dental assistants, and administrative staff help Drs. Dankworth exceeds our patients’ expectations. At La Costa Dental Excellence, we […]
Is Malocclusion Causing Your Headache?
Do you suffer from severe headaches? Have you tried medications, diet adjustments, and chiropractic treatment? Perhaps the cause is not stress-induced tension, food allergies, spine alignment, or eyestrain. Maybe the culprit is right under your nose. Bite misalignment or malocclusion is a fairly common abnormality yet commonly goes undetected. Nature intended the front teeth to […]
Jaw Pain in Carlsbad? Suspect A Bite Problem?
The topic of today’s post is malocclusion – literally – “bad bite”. Edward Angle, a pioneer in modern orthodontics invented the term malocclusion. Malocclusion is fairly common in the population as a whole but, fortunately, in most cases, the misalignment is so slight that it causes no issues. When you combine multiple teeth on two arches […]
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 […]
Dental Technology in Carlsbad: Can You Give Me Some Air?
How long have dentists been drilling teeth? Would you believe 9,000 years? In an ancient graveyard in Pakistan, archaeologists uncovered skulls containing teeth that had undergone drilling. The stone-age dentists removed decay using drills constructed of sharpened flint. Though advanced dentistry would not be possible without drilling, the whine of a dental drill can make […]