Welcome to the La Costa Dental Excellence dental blog, Carlsbad! I am Drs. Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth. Today’s post focuses on teeth whitening. Unfortunately our teeth lose their luster as we grow older, but I see staining on young patients, as well. Encinitas area residents of all ages want whiter teeth. To protect from staining, […]
La Costa Dental Excellence Can Make Your Whites Whiter
Hi, I’m Drs. Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth, an experienced Carlsbad general dentist serving the greater Encinitas area. One of the most common requests I get from my dental patients is whiter teeth. I am happy to say that Carlsbad dental patients are in luck when it comes to teeth whitening in California, because cosmetic dentistry […]
The Health And Beauty Consequences Of Missing Teeth
Hello. I am Drs. Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth. Thanks for visiting my blog. Today’s post focuses on missing teeth and bone health. Our teeth have many important functions. We need them to chew our food, talk, and smile. But have you ever considered their role in holding up your face? When we lose teeth, the […]
Let Your Kids Fight The Evil Cavity-Causing Sorceress
Your child’s smartphone or tablet could be another vital tool to help them establish effective dental hygiene habits. A mobile app called Toothsavers was introduced in 2014 by a coalition of organizations dedicated to public health.
Does Your Child Have An Overbite?
Malocclusions (bite problems) include overbites, underbites and crossbites. Jaw alignment disorders restrict proper chewing, talking, and swallowing. They can also cause teeth to shift around in the mouth. Carlsbad dentistry patients with bite problems are at a greater risk for tooth decay and periodontal disease because bite misalignment often makes it difficult to maintain proper oral hygiene.
La Costa Dental Excellence on Jaw Bone Deterioration
To remain dense, your jaw bone requires the continual stimulation and pressure of chewing, biting and talking. Each of your teeth has a root structure attached to the surrounding bone material. As each tooth absorbs the forces of everyday mouth function, it stimulates the bone to which the root is attached.
