When it comes to preparing for oral surgery, the admired patients of La Costa Dental Excellence are given 6 essential instructions to get them through from start to finish. First, Choose Wisely Understanding the pros and cons of a procedure helps you attain the prime outcome. This vital knowledge about your dental experience opens up […]
Crooked Teeth In Carlsbad?
Now is a great time to have crooked teeth! Why? They can easily be straightened. There are few technological wonders of our era that are more appreciated than modern braces. Teeth straightening hardware of past generations in Carlsbad had many drawbacks. It often involved a whole orthodontic tool kit – full metal bands, headgear, elastics, […]
What’s On Your Dental Wish List?
A cosmetic dental consultation is informative and enjoyable. As the patient, you’ll have the opportunity to describe your goals and expectations. If this is your first visit to the practice, you’ll discover whether you feel comfortable with our dentist and other members of the treatment team. Successful cosmetic dentistry consultations help us provide the highest […]
Dental Sealant Q & A
Q. What are dental sealants? A. Dental sealants are permanent plastic barriers applied to the biting surfaces of teeth. They prevent cavities by filling in the grooves and fissures where food particles are particularly difficult to remove. Most Encinitas pediatric dentists and family dentists offer sealants to their patients. A. Do sealants significantly reduce tooth […]
Protecting Your Carlsbad Athlete’s Teeth
Do you have a son or daughter that plays Carlsbad youth sports? Soccer, baseball, football, and basketball can be very dangerous to your child’s teeth. Football is a violent contact sport, yet there is a relatively low rate of tooth injuries that occur in football as compared to other contact sports. Why? Football players are […]
Time To Upgrade Your Smile?
Have you thought about upgrading your smile? Cosmetic dentistry offers many fantastic possibilities for Carlsbad residents. The quickest and least invasive procedure is teeth whitening. The results are dramatic and teeth whitening side effects are minimal. If your teeth are slightly crooked, but require no orthodontic work, porcelain veneers could be the answer. Porcelain veneers […]