Welcome to our blog! Today’s post answers some common questions about toothpaste. Why does toothpaste seem gritty? The abrasive nature of toothpaste is to aid in removing dental plaque and food from the surface of the teeth. Forceful brushing becomes unnecessary for general dentistry patients when the abrasives in the toothpaste can snag the mouth’s…
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How Is Your Smile, Carlsbad?

Hello Carlsbad! Welcome to La Costa Dental Excellence, and we have been here serving the Encinitas area since 1988. We are constantly striving to cater to the oral health needs of our patients, and we hope that you might be one of these patients soon! One innovative way that we keep our patients and others…
3 Ways To Keep Your Mouth Happy, San Marcos CA!

Hi. We are Drs. Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth, experienced dentists here in Carlsbad. It is our goal to help our patients have optimum oral health, and today we would like to talk about something else associated with our mouths that doesn’t get as much attention as cavities or cosmetic dentistry: it’s our sense of taste. A happy mouth…
Oral Health For Carlsbad Diabetics

Many Carlsbad people with diabetes have dental problems. However, gum disease/periodontal disease and tooth loss are not unavoidable. Blood sugar is the complicating factor. Carlsbad diabetics who control their blood sugar have lower rates of dental problems. In fact, many Encinitas dentists have noticed no increased risk of dental disease among diabetics who maintain healthy blood sugar…
How Dental Implants are Changing Dentures in Carlsbad

Call La Costa Dental Excellence at 760-633-3033 to book an implant supported dentures consultation with Drs. Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth.
Save Money With Dental Implants at La Costa Dental Excellence

Q: When is the least expensive tooth replacement method really the most expensive?
A: When it ends up costing far more in the long run.
Total Tooth Restoration

Your face is always on display for others to see. You can’t hide it behind long sleeves or baggy jeans, and a hat won’t hide it away on a sleep-in Saturday.
Raise Your Dental IQ In Encinitas

There are many simple things that the average Encinitas area resident can do to raise their Dental IQ and improve their dental health. One simple lesson involves bacteria, and everyone’s mouth has a lot of it. But, don’t worry, bacteria per se isn’t the problem. Dental problems occur for Encinitas patients when the balance of…
5 Smile Makeover Questions For Carlsbad

If you are considering a multi-procedure smile makeover or extensive restorative dentistry work, here are five considerations: All At Once Or Over Time? At La Costa Dental Excellence, our Carlsbad smile makeover patients can often receive several (or all) procedures in one visit. It all depends on the specific procedures necessary to achieve your perfect…
“Brush Up On Your Cavity Basics, Encinitas”

When a tooth is permanently damaged in the hard surface, tiny openings occur. These little holes are cavities.