A recent CDC report provides the following data related to prevalence of periodontitis in the U.S.: 47.2% of people aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease increases with age, 70.1% of individuals 65 years and older have periodontal disease. This condition is more prevalent in men than women (56.4% […]
What types of sedatives are used in dentistry?
The following types of sedation are used in dentistry: Minimal inhaled sedation. You breathe in nitrous oxide – also known as “laughing gas” – combined with oxygen through a mask placed over your nose. Chi helps you relax. Your dentist can control how much sedation you receive, and the gas tends to dissipate quickly. This […]
4 Reasons To Make Sure Your Child Sees A Dentist
Did you know that The American Dental Association recommends that a child’s first visit to a dentist should occur around twelve months of age? For many parents in the Encinitas, Escondido, and Vista areas, this may come as a surprise. Today in the La Costa Dental Excellence post, we are going to review 4 reasons […]
Keeping You Comfortable
At La Costa Dental Excellence, we make a conscious effort to help our patients feel comfortable. Though our chairs are cushy as can be, we are not only talking about physical comfort here. We are talking about emotional comfort. In other words, peace of mind. Here are four ways we are devoted to your peace […]
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 a tossed salad? The sound of your feet rhythmically hitting the ground on your favorite jogging trail? A cholesterol test indicating that your arteries are in top shape? If you pictured a white, healthy smile […]
Worried About Dental Visits?
“How can I overcome anxiety about visiting the dentist?” 1. Consider what the anxiety stems from. For example pain, injections, loss of control, personal space invasion, and embarrassment about fear of the unknown. 2. Discuss these fears and concerns with your dentist. 3. Expect respectful consideration and open discussion about resolving fears. Doctor Stephen and […]
