If you live in the Carlsbad area and are considering puncturing your lip or tongue, this post is for you. Patients should consider the effects of piercings on their oral health in Carlsbad before they make a decision. Infection Your mouth is full of bacteria. Any opening in the tissue carries the risk of infection. […]
Your General Dentist in Carlsbad Does A Lot More Than Fill Cavities
Most men and women know that they can go to their general dentist in Carlsbad for toothaches, cleanings, and bleeding gums, but there are some lesser-known oral concerns that your dentist can help you with. Dealing with Dry Mouth Dry mouth, technically called xerostomia, is caused by a lack of saliva and can be quite […]
Oral Health in Encinitas: Water Fluoridation Prevents Tooth Decay
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 […]
Don’t Avoid Us! Sedation Dentistry in Carlsbad
Millions of Americans cope with dental anxiety. The mere thought of sitting down in a dentist’s chair fills them with dread. In some cases, it’s so intense they’ll avoid the dentist altogether. If this sounds at all like you, you should know that the team at La Costa Dental Excellence in Carlsbad can get you […]
Wisdom Teeth Extraction in Carlsbad
For most people, wisdom teeth are the last permanent teeth to come in. They usually appear in the late teens and early twenties. At La Costa Dental Excellence in Carlsbad, extracting them is a common procedure. If your wisdom teeth aren’t giving you any problems, congratulations! You’re in a small minority. For most people they […]
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 […]
