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 […]
Halitosis And Xerostomia (Bad Breath And Dry Mouth)
While substandard oral hygiene is the most prevalent cause of halitosis, many circumstances can contribute to or intensify the condition. One of these is the lack of saliva or xerostomia. Saliva and Oral Health Saliva moistens the teeth and gums and cleans away odiferous dead cells. Saliva also neutralizes the ever-present acids on the tongue, […]
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 […]
How To Get The Whitest Teeth
Some people’s teeth are whiter than others, but I think it’s safe to say that most of us Carlsbad residents want our teeth to be pearly white! If you are one of those people, then La Costa Dental Excellence can help you achieve that remarkable smile you deserve. Today we want to share some tips […]
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 […]
Tooth Sensitivity Treatment At La Costa Dental Excellence
Have you ever been eating an ice cream cone when you experienced a sudden jolt of pain in one of your teeth? If the enamel has eroded, or the gums have receded, the dentin layer of the tooth is exposed. The substances that cause tooth pain travel to the pulp where the nerves of the […]
