A dental crown is a strong, natural-looking permanent tooth restoration that covers the top of the damaged tooth. Dentists at La Costa Dental Excellence use dental crowns to solve a number of dental dilemmas. Crowns can remedy the following issues: A fractured tooth with decay An ill-fitting existing crown A decayed tooth that has lost […]
What are Possible Dental Implant Complications?
If you’ve visited our blog before, you have read about the benefits of dental implant procedures. That’s because they are an amazing replacement for missing teeth and have been used successfully in the Carlsbad area for over 30 years. At La Costa Dental Excellence, close to 98% of our implant placements are successful. But like […]
The Advantages of Implant-Retained Dentures
Are you thinking of trading your traditional dentures for implant-stabilized dentures? At La Costa Dental Excellence, we know how inconvenient traditional dentures can be. Implant-retained or implant-stabilized dentures both provide various merits over standard dentures. Secure in the mouth—no slipping Provides up to 100% natural chewing function Upper denture doesn’t cover as much of the […]
Sparkling Smiles With Safe Bleaching
One of the easiest ways to enhance your smile cosmetically is through teeth whitening. Whitening teeth is a fairly simple, non-invasive method to improve your overall appearance and bring confidence to your daily interactions with people. Before beginning the procedure of teeth whitening, La Costa Dental Excellence recommends each patient meet with their dentist for […]
Unexpected Stress? Don’t Forget Your Smile
When you suddenly have to juggle extra balls, some are bound to get dropped. Perhaps you are going through a divorce or became the caregiver for an ailing parent. Perhaps you took on a second job or started night school to earn an advanced degree. At La Costa Dental Excellence we know not every stressor […]
Common Issues with Oral Surgery: What You Need to Know
Oral surgery can be a daunting experience for many dental patients. Whether you need your wisdom teeth removed or require an implant, there are several factors that can contribute to common complications. In this blog post, we will discuss the most common issues associated with oral surgery and provide you with information and tips to […]