How do you maintain oral health? The first things that come to mind are probably brushing, flossing, and getting regular dental cleanings. You might also list dietary factors, such as limiting sugary drinks and getting enough calcium. When most people are quizzed about preventative dental care, they rarely mention athletic mouth protection. At La Costa […]
5 Simple Ways to Avoid a Cracked Tooth in Encinitas
A cracked tooth in Encinitas can be painful, unattractive, and pricey to repair. Today’s post in the La Costa Dental Excellence dental blog contains an easy-to-follow list of tips to keep your teeth whole and strong. 1. Don’t chew on hard substances. Mind-blowing, right? People should steer clear of ice, hard candies, hard nuts, popcorn, […]
The Ultimate Anti-Aging Treatment
Wishing for a whiter smile but not sure how to get it? New to tooth whitening in Carlsbad? No problem! At La Costa Dental Excellence, we educate patients on the variety of teeth whitening procedures, from whitening trays to teeth bleaching to opalescence whitening. We do tooth whitening in Carlsbad every day. Toothpaste Can’t Erase All […]
Jaw Pain in Carlsbad? Suspect A Bite Problem?
The topic of today’s post is malocclusion – literally – “bad bite”. Edward Angle, a pioneer in modern orthodontics invented the term malocclusion. Malocclusion is fairly common in the population as a whole but, fortunately, in most cases, the misalignment is so slight that it causes no issues. When you combine multiple teeth on two arches […]
Think It’s Not Necessary To Replace Missing Teeth in Carlsbad?
Some people who lose a a few tooth question whether they should even replace it. After all, if it’s in the back of your mouth and it doesn’t show when you smile, then should you really pay to replace it? What if there are other teeth to take over the chewing functions. Why not avert […]
Missing Teeth? 5 Things You To Know About Dentures in Carlsbad
Today, we’d like to discuss 5 important facts about restorative dentistry. If you should need a dental implant or dentures, please contact us at 760-633-3033 to schedule a consultation. 1. Dentures are not the only replacement choice for missing teeth. Dental implants used alone or in combination with a partial denture is often a superior option […]
