It’s a common desire for people to want white teeth. But the majority of individuals have discolored or just plain yellow teeth. Especially in a world of tea and coffee drinkers. Your Genes Make a Difference As with other physical features, there is a genetic component to your oral health. You can thank your parents…
Sedation Dentistry
North County – Flossing For Health And Happiness
Most Carlsbad men and women know that flossing is an important part of oral health. The value of this simple yet vital exercise in oral hygiene has been shown time and time again. Flossing offers a chance to remove bits and pieces that a toothbrush will undoubtedly miss. Being afraid of the ‘cavity bugs,’ ‘mouth…
Has Your Smile Lost Its Luster?
Hello Carlsbad! Has your smile lost its luster? Are your teeth discolored? If flashing a pearly white smile is important to you, I can help. We are Drs. Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth and we have been creating whiter, brighter smiles for patients in the Carlsbad area since 1988 at La Costa Dental Excellence. Whether your…
How Do You Measure Dental Success?
How do you measure “dental success?” A check-up with no cavities? A perfect smile? A crown that looks as natural as the surrounding teeth? It could mean all those things and many more. For a child, dental success could be defined as a childhood free of cavities, learning daily dental hygiene practices, and gaining an…
Implants vs. Bridges: Know The Facts
Hello Carlsbad visitors, welcome to La Costa Dental Excellence. Let’s talk about a traditional tooth replacement option common in Encinitas: dental bridges. While dental bridges have restored smiles for generations of individuals, they are not without drawbacks. Many people with dental bridges find it impossible to keep the small areas around and under the bridge…
Orthodontia Treats Many Dental Problems
Hello friends! Welcome to La Costa Dental Excellence in Carlsbad. Our services include: Invisalign implant-supported dentures porcelain veneers A clean, comfortable, and inviting dental atmosphere We Serve The Encinitas Area We have been providing advanced orthodontics since 1988. In addition to our friends and neighbors in Carlsbad, we serve patients from San Marcos CA, Escondido,…
Choosing A Toothbrush For Your Child
At La Costa Dental Excellence, Drs. Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth are often asked how to select the most basic tool of oral hygiene, the toothbrush. Picking a toothbrush can be as hard as choosing a paint color, and there seem to be just as many choices. If you have visited the dental section of your…
Don’t Avoid Us! Sedation Dentistry in Carlsbad
Millions of Americans cope with dental anxiety. The mere thought of sitting down in a dentist’s chair fills them with dread. In some cases, it’s so intense they’ll avoid the dentist altogether. If this sounds at all like you, you should know that the team at La Costa Dental Excellence in Carlsbad can get you…
Wisdom Teeth Extraction in Carlsbad
For most people, wisdom teeth are the last permanent teeth to come in. They usually appear in the late teens and early twenties. At La Costa Dental Excellence in Carlsbad, extracting them is a common procedure. If your wisdom teeth aren’t giving you any problems, congratulations! You’re in a small minority. For most people they…
What Have We Done For You Lately? Oral Health in Carlsbad
At La Costa Dental Excellence, everything we do is for the welfare of our patients. We are dedicated to delivering quality, compassionate dental care tailored to each patient’s unique needs. We know that optimum oral health is an important element of complete physical health and that dentists do more that just drill and fill” Like…
