Have you ever been eating an ice cream cone when you experienced a sudden jolt of pain in one of your teeth? If the enamel has eroded, or the gums have receded, the dentin layer of the tooth is exposed. The substances that cause tooth pain travel to the pulp where the nerves of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
