Keeping your teeth and mouth clean with regular brushing and flossing is essential to good dental health. That’s why we urge all of our patients at La Costa Dental Excellence in Carlsbad to schedule cleanings and checkups every six months. When one of our hygienists cleans your teeth, the aim is to remove plaque, tarter…
General Dentistry
Flashy Smiles: Cosmetic Dentistry in Carlsbad!
If you can’t be in Paris, then what about bringing fashion home to Carlsbad? Facial fashion, that is. The flashy, the sultry, the glamorous, the gleeful. Our team at La Costa Dental Experience is passionate about keeping you looking great and feeling confident with cosmetic dentistry. We offer our patients a wide variety of dental…
7 Steps For A Healthy Smile
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Benjamin Franklin coined this phrase in the 1730s as advice for fire safety. However, like all timeless quotes, it applies to many more aspects of modern life, particularly dental health. Keeping your smile beautiful and healthy is done most effectively with preventative measures. Some of…
What is Patient-Centered Dental Care?
What is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you describe it as one-sided? In other words, the dentist examines the patient’s teeth, decides on the course of treatment, and performs the procedure-while the patient is an unimportant participant. It Starts With The Atmosphere At La Costa Dental Excellence, we don’t do things that way.…
Healthy Living Starts With A Smile
What comes to mind when you hear the term “healthy living?” A dinner plate with a grilled chicken breast and steamed vegetables? The sound of your feet rhythmically hitting the ground on your favorite jogging trail? A cholesterol test indicating that your arteries are looking good? If you pictured a white, healthy smile or a…
Affordable Dentistry In Carlsbad
A perceived lack of affordable dentistry is one of the biggest reasons many people in our community avoid going to the dentist. However, the truth is that affordable dentistry is available in Carlsbad at La Costa Dental Excellence. We provide top-quality services at competitive prices. Whether you need Invisalign, implant supported dentures, or porcelain veneers,…
Overbites And Underbites
La Costa Dental Excellence offers treatments for overbites and underbites. Their knowledgeable staff provides expert care to Carlsbad area patients.
Ouch! Are Your Teeth Sensitive?
Teeth sensitivity has many causes. The experienced staff at LaCosta Dental Excellence will work with you to find a treatment plan that works best for you.
Be Wise About Your Wisdom Teeth, Encinitas
Hi, We’re Drs. Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth, and today in the Carlsbad dental blog we will be discussing the often misunderstood subject of wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth are sometimes called the third molars because they are even farther back in the mouth than the two sets of regular molars we all have. These four teeth…
What’s On Your Dental Wish List?
A cosmetic dental consultation is informative and enjoyable. As the patient, you’ll have the opportunity to describe your goals and expectations. If this is your first visit to the practice, you’ll discover whether you feel comfortable with our dentist and other members of the treatment team. Successful cosmetic dentistry consultations help us provide the highest…
