1. Lock yourself in a closet. 2. Sew your mouth shut. 3. Wear a shock collar that’s sensitive to sugar particles. At La Costa Dental Excellence we understand how hard it is to avoid sweets altogether at Halloween and other sugar-filled holidays. We encourage both unfettered joy and healthy living for all of our Carlsbad […]
What is Patient-Centered Dental Care?
What is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you describe it as one-sided? In other words, the dentist examines the patient’s teeth, decides on the course of treatment, and performs the procedure-while the patient is an unimportant participant. It Starts With The Atmosphere At La Costa Dental Excellence, we don’t do things that way. […]
You Know It When You See It
You may be surprised at how many elements your cosmetic dentist takes into consideration when planning for a smile transformation. Here are a few of the most obvious fundamentals: Tooth Color: shade, brightness, uniformity Tooth alignment: straight or crooked? Tooth size and proportions: are some teeth much larger or smaller than the rest? Tooth spacing: is there […]
At La Costa Dental Excellence, We Love Keeping Kids’ Smiles Healthy
Your child’s dental health is important to overall health and vitality. At La Costa Dental Excellence, our family dentist loves working with you and your child to ensure a healthy smile for life. Why? The health of your child’s teeth and gums can affect their speech development, eating habits and self-esteem. Pediatric dental care is […]
Healthy Living Starts With A Smile
What comes to mind when you hear the term “healthy living?” A dinner plate with a grilled chicken breast and steamed vegetables? The sound of your feet rhythmically hitting the ground on your favorite jogging trail? A cholesterol test indicating that your arteries are looking good? If you pictured a white, healthy smile or a […]
Soft, Medium, Or Buzz Lightyear?
At La Costa Dental Excellence, we’re often asked how to choose the most basic tool of oral hygiene, the toothbrush. Picking a toothbrush can be as difficult as choosing a paint color, and there seems to be just as many choices. If you have visited the dental section of your local grocery store or drug […]
