What do your gums do? The soft tissue in your mouth, like skin, has a critical job. It safeguards the roots of your teeth. It also provides a barrier for the connective tissues and ligaments that hold your teeth in their sockets. Plus the alveolar bone in which your teeth are anchored. What is gum […]
Do You Have an Aching Jaw?
Hi. I’m Doctor Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth, and today in the Carlsbad dentist blog, I want to look at some of the conditions that may result in jaw pain. Jaw pain may be caused by sinusitis. Sinusitis is the inflammation of the tissues that line your sinuses, and when these tissues are inflamed, the sinuses […]
Filtered Carlsbad Water And Oral Health
A simple way for San Marcos residents to choose beverages that won’t harm their teeth is to keep it simple and make water their go-to drink. However, for safety, thrift, and convenience, many dental patients choose to drink bottled water or filter it themselves at home. Filtered water can be detrimental to oral health if […]
The La Costa Dental Excellence Guide To Preventing Gum Disease
Hearing that you have gingivitis (gum disease) can be upsetting. Here at La Costa Dental Excellence in Carlsbad, California, we are committed to educating and assisting patients in preventing gum disease. If you discover that you already have gum disease, don’t despair. We can help. Symptoms of Gum Disease Bleeding gums Swollen, tender gums Receding […]
Missing Teeth? Don’t Miss Out On A Beautiful Smile
If you have missing spaces in your smile due to tooth decay, injury or any other reason, there is hope. If your existing teeth are stained, decayed, or cracked, there is hope. If your teeth have always been misshapen, or crooked, there is hope. Cosmetic dentistry can fix all of those problems. Doctor Dankworth at […]
7 Ways Bonding Can Beautify
Dental bonding is a popular cosmetic dentistry procedure in the San Marcos area, but there are many patients who don’t know exactly what it is. Today in the La Costa Dental Excellence dental blog, we explain 7 ways dental bonding is used in cosmetic dentistry. The dental bonding procedure uses a resin material that is […]
