In today’s article we will focus on three innovative procedures used in smile redesigns. 1. Tooth Implants Tooth implants are transforming the face of dentistry. For most patients, a dental implant is the optimal solution for a missing tooth. A dental implant is a metal (usually titanium) rod implanted into the bone to replace the […]
How Dental Assistants Ensure Quality Dental Care
At La Costa Dental Excellence, each dental professional on our team helps us operate smoothly and provide a high level of care. Today’s post focuses on the role of a dental assistant. Dental Assistants Play An Important Role at Our Practice You most likely think of the dental assistant as: “The one who suctions my […]
How Can You Improve Your Smile Quickly?
With porcelain veneers, you can revamp your smile without significant restorative dental work. Porcelain veneers are glass-like, wafer-thin covers that are attached to the front of your teeth. Porcelain has been used in dentistry for many years because no other restorative material is such an excellent match for natural tooth enamel. Porcelain is translucent and […]
Do You Have The Most Common Dental Problem?
At La Costa Dental Excellence, we restore decayed teeth to create smiles that are both healthy and beautiful. Recent advances in both techniques and materials have made the impossible not only possible, but affordable for everyone in Carlsbad as well. Doctor Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth has been restoring teeth since 1988. Ongoing training is essential […]
Overlapping Teeth Can Be Corrected for a Beautiful Smile
At La Costa Dental Excellence, we provide innovative lacostadentalexcellence.com/services/cosmetic-dentistry/. That means we fix all types of smile flaws. Overlapping teeth are fairly common. And while many people don’t mind a slight overlap, others feel self-conscious and would like it fixed. What causes teeth to overlap? Genetics or thumbsucking as a toddler can lead to overlapping […]
Symptoms of TMJ Disorders
Overview Temporomandibular joint The temporomandibular joint (tem-puh-roe-man-DIB-u-lur) (TMJ) acts like a sliding ring, connecting your jaw to your skull. You have joints in every part of your jaw. TMJ disorders – a type of temporomandibular disorder, or TMD – can cause pain in the jaw joints and muscles that control jaw movement. The exact cause of a person’s TMJ disorder is often difficult to determine. Your pain may be due to a combination […]
