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 […]
Implants Prevent Denture-Related Health Problems
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25% of adults over 65 have no original teeth. Many men and women with missing teeth or no teeth at all choose dentures. This is understandable. It’s difficult to eat and speak with no teeth in the mouth. And a toothless mouth is not an attractive […]
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 […]
Isn’t a Dental Bridge as Good as an Implant for a Knocked-out Tooth?
At La Costa Dental Excellence, we treat dental emergencies such as a knocked-out tooth. Patients who have suffered an injury that either knocks out a tooth or severely damages the tooth have a couple of options for tooth replacement. In today’s post, we will discuss a tooth replacement option common in […]
Go Back In Time with Dental Implants
So you’ve lost some teeth and now are reluctant to smile because of the gaps. If only you could go back in time and regain that full-toothed smile you once had. Guess what? With dental implants, you can! For most patients, a tooth implant is the optimal replacement for both the root and crown of […]
4 Smile Boosters
Hi, my name is Doctor Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth. My dental practice, La Costa Dental Excellence, has been serving the Carlsbad, California area since 1988. Today in my San Marcos dental blog, I would like to highlight four ways you can improve your smile. 1. Teeth Whitening is quick and non-invasive. External tooth whitening occurs […]
