The Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) is a scale that can measure daytime sleepiness based on your total score on a questionnaire. The questionnaire is made up of eight possible situations, each of which you give a score of 0-3 based on your likelihood to fall asleep in the particular situation, with zero being “no chance […]
Wisdom Tooth Extraction Surgery – What You Need to Know
Wisdom teeth, also called third molars, typically erupt between the ages of 17 and 25. For most people, wisdom tooth extraction surgery is necessary, either because the teeth are impacted, or because there is not enough room in the mouth to accommodate them. If you are scheduled to have wisdom teeth removed, you probably have […]
Make Your Next Dental Visit Stress-Free with Sedation Dentistry at La Costa Dental Excellence
For many people, visiting the dentist can be an anxiety-inducing experience. Whether it’s a fear of discomfort or needles or simply feeling uncomfortable with someone poking around in your mouth, dental visits can be incredibly stressful. Fortunately, there is a solution: sedation dentistry. At La Costa Dental Excellence, we offer a range of sedation options […]
How Sedation Can Help Dental Patients Overcome Fears and Get the Care They Need at La Costa Dental Excellence
Visiting the dentist can be a frightening experience for many individuals. Most people fear the pain and discomfort that come with dental procedures, but for some, it is the fear of anxiety and panic that seems to take over. This anxiety can ultimately lead to long-term oral health problems, as individuals tend to avoid dental […]
Do You Have an Aching Jaw?
Hi. I’m Doctor Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth, and today in the Carlsbad dentist blog, I want to look at some of the conditions that may result in jaw pain. Jaw pain may be caused by sinusitis. Sinusitis is the inflammation of the tissues that line your sinuses, and when these tissues are inflamed, the sinuses […]
Signs Of Oral Cancer: What Not To Ignore
Today’s message focuses on a very serious matter—oral (oropharyngeal) cancers. The medical community categorizes oral cancers as a subset of head and neck cancers. Oral cancers can occur in the following locations: The tongue The roof of the mouth and under the tongue The inside of the cheeks The oropharynx (the part behind the soft […]