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 […]
Sleep Apnea and Headaches: What Dental Patients Need to Know
Frequent headaches can be a debilitating symptom of a serious condition called sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a common disorder where your breathing repeatedly stops and starts as you sleep. It can cause a variety of health problems, including hypertension, heart disease, and diabetes. Sleep apnea can also affect the quality of your sleep, leading […]
When Style And Oral Health Collide
Oral piercing is a popular form of body-art in Carlsbad, but just because it’s popular doesn’t mean it’s safe. I’m Doctor Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth. When my patients ask me about the safety of oral piercings, I make sure they examine the possible dangerous consequences. First, patients should know that infection is always a major […]
Treatment For Stress-Induced Jaw Pain
Everyday issues cause some men and women to respond by clenching their jaw or grinding their teeth. Daily commuting, work problems, or an overpacked schedule are some persistent culprits. Teeth grinding and jaw clenching can cause or complicate a painful condition called TMD or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder. TMD is often mistakenly called ‘TMJ,’ the acronym […]
What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer
During routine dental examinations, your dentist may look for signs of oral cancer. Oral cancer refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. Many Carlsbad dental patients don’t realize the seriousness of oral cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 39,000 people will get oral cancer this year.1 Consider this sobering […]
Keeping You Comfortable
At La Costa Dental Excellence, we make a conscious effort to help our patients feel comfortable. Though our chairs are cushy as can be, we are not only talking about physical comfort here. We are talking about emotional comfort. In other words, peace of mind. Here are four ways we are enthusiastic about your peace […]
