You rarely hear the word “toothpaste” without it being preceded by “fluoride.” “Fluoride toothpaste” is ubiquitous for good reason. Fluoride is an important mineral that helps your teeth stay strong. It is found in some foods and water and makes toothpaste more effective at fighting cavities. Fluoride helps teeth by making them stronger and more […]
What is the Epworth Sleepiness Scale?
The Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) is a scale that can measure daytime sleepiness based on your total score on a questionnaire. The questionnaire is made up of eight possible situations, each of which you give a score of 0-3 based on your likelihood to fall asleep in the particular situation, with zero being “no chance […]
Carlsbad Wants Silver Screen Smiles
With the constant media coverage of celebrities, many Carlsbad dental patients are interested in having a smile like the stars. With an experienced dentist and the right smile makeover procedures, anyone can have a smile they want to show off. Lighten Your Smile Many smile makeovers include teeth whitening. There are a variety of ways […]
Creating Memorable Smiles At La Costa Dental Excellence
A smile takes but a moment, but the memory of it lasts forever. You can make your smile memorable and beautiful with a smile makeover at La Costa Dental Excellence in Carlsbad. Cosmetic dentistry is a broad term that specifies dentistry with an emphasis on aesthetics. Encinitas and Escondido cosmetic dentists perform general dental procedures […]
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 […]
