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…
General Dentistry
Your Smile Doesn’t Have To Show Your Age
As we grow older, we may welcome many changes. However, most Carlsbad retirees do not welcome wrinkles, gray hair and dental problems. La Costa Dental Excellence, serving Encinitas, Carlsbad or San Marcos can help you with your dental problems. Fortunately, your smile can be attractive and healthy throughout your golden years! Even if your teeth…
3 Reasons Not To Skip A Dental Checkup
Life gets busy. Sometimes it seems impossible to keep up with everything on your to-do list. At La Costa Dental Excellence, we understand that. But we urge you to think twice before you cancel or postpone a dental checkup to save a little time. Twice-yearly dental exams are indispensable for keeping your smile in ideal…
Bridging The Gap
Do you have a missing tooth that is detracting from your otherwise pleasing smile? Let La Costa Dental Excellence fill the gap for you with a dental bridge. A bridge consists of two or more crowns on either side of the gap created by your missing tooth. The neighboring teeth anchor a false tooth, holding…
Modern Dentistry In Carlsbad With No Oxen Hooves
At La Costa Dental Health in Carlsbad, we are committted to promoting dental health in all of our patients. One of the important habits of good dental health is daily tooth brushing with an effective toothpaste. There is a wide variety of toothpastes available. We recommend, strongly, choosing one with fluoride. Fluoride has been proven…
Celebrating The Past And Looking To The Future At La Costa Dental Excellence
It has now been more than 150 years since the first dental license was issued to Sir John Tomes. California dental patients, like the rest of the nation, should be grateful for the advances made in dentistry during the past century and a half. There was a time when blacksmiths and wig makers all across…
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…
Are You And Your Child Protected From Injury?
How do you maintain oral health? The first things that come to mind are probably brushing, flossing, and getting regular dental cleanings. You might also list dietary factors, such as limiting sugary drinks and getting enough calcium. When most people are quizzed about preventative dental care, they rarely mention athletic mouth protection. At La Costa…
Do I Need a Dental Cleaning in Carlsbad If I Brush and Floss at Home?
Today’s post focuses on a professional dental cleaning in Carlsbad. You might wonder if you need a professional dental cleaning if you already practice dental hygiene daily at home. The answer is that both processes are essential because they work in tandem to maintain oral health. Dr. Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth encourage patients to practice preventative…
5 Simple Ways to Avoid a Cracked Tooth in Encinitas
A cracked tooth in Encinitas can be painful, unattractive, and pricey to repair. Today’s post in the La Costa Dental Excellence dental blog contains an easy-to-follow list of tips to keep your teeth whole and strong. 1. Don’t chew on hard substances. Mind-blowing, right? People should steer clear of ice, hard candies, hard nuts, popcorn,…
