Causes and consequences of poor dental health and how you can brush up on your own Most of us struggle with at least one area of our dental care. It could be that flossing is the one dreaded task, or maybe you haven’t been wearing the night guard recommended often enough. All of us should […]
What are Possible Dental Implant Complications?
If you’ve visited our blog before, you have read about the benefits of tooth implants. That’s because they are an amazing replacement for missing teeth and have been used successfully in the Carlsbad area for over 30 years. At La Costa Dental Excellence, close to 98% of our implant placements are successful. But like any […]
Say Goodbye To Old Amalgam Fillings
Can you remember what your teeth looked like before you had your first cavity? When you opened your mouth to laugh or yawn, the people with you could see only pearly white molar surfaces. (Unless, of course, you had been munching Oreos.) If you are like many men and women, you started developing decay fairly […]
How Tooth Grinding Can Damage Your Smile
What is Tooth Grinding? Tooth grinding (or bruxism in doctor-speak) is a common behavior among men and women of all ages. It is when a person involuntarily clenches their jaw or rubs their teeth together. Tooth grinding can occur during the day or night and can affect children and adults. Some men and women grind […]
A Facelift For Your Teeth?
Today’s post focuses on an effective and versatile cosmetic dental procedure—porcelain veneers. Veneers are individual covers for the front part of teeth. They are an outstanding way to correct a myriad of tooth imperfections such as chips, stains, yellowing, unattractive shape or minimal misalignment. Have you ever yearned a minimally-invasive facelift for a tooth without […]
Don’t Let A Simple Problem Become Serious
Today in the La Costa Dental Excellence dental blog we are going to discuss those small irritations in the mouth that have the potential to become big problems. Injuries, sores, or inflammation in the mouth can be very uncomfortable. These non-specific irritations, called stomatitis, have many different causes. They may be caused by cold sores, […]
