A smile makeover can boost your confidence for an upcoming job interview, promotion, or new relationship. The process may include teeth whitening, invisible braces, veneers, dental implants, or gum tissue graft surgery. Many of these take time. Understanding the process requires only a simple consultation. Small changes can make a big difference. How The Rich […]
What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth?
Evolution isn’t always tidy and linear. For example, we have smaller jaws than our ancestors thousands of years ago, but most of our bodies haven’t adapted by generating fewer teeth. Two-thirds of us generate the same amount of teeth as early humans. These late-developing extra molars are called wisdom teeth and they pose unique oral […]
Extraction Is Not The End Game
Have you had a tooth extracted? Think your difficulties are over for that particular tooth? We hate to break it to you, but you still have some problems ahead—even if you don’t care about the gap in your smile. Problems With Extracted Teeth First off, when a tooth is extracted, the surrounding bone recedes and […]
What NOT To Do In A Dental Emergency
It’s hard to keep your wits about you during any kind of emergency. That’s why it’s a smart move to know what to do beforehand. Let’s discuss what you should and shouldn’t do if you have a dental trauma. Broken Tooth DON’T throw away any tooth fragments. DON’T wait to see a dentist. DO rinse […]
Dental Breakthroughs On The Horizon
At La Costa Dental Excellence, we use the latest validated dental technology to provide our patients with quality pediatric dentistry. In addition, we keep tabs on the latest dental research that is pushing the industry forward. As your child grows, they will see many exciting advancements in dentistry. Here are some of the exciting dental technologies […]
The Future Of Tooth Decay In Carlsbad
Dental patients in the Encinitas area may wonder what would happen if they didn’t seek quality dental care on a regular basis. The answer isn’t pretty. A common result of untreated cavities is abscessed teeth. A tooth abscess is an infection near the root of the tooth or between the gum and the tooth. This […]
