If you’ve had a lot of cosmetic dental work, there’s a chance you’ll eventually have a problem with a dental crown. Crowns may come off while brushing, flossing, or even simply eating. If this happens to you, don’t stress! Here is what to do if your crown comes off. There are three steps: 1. First […]
5 Critical Things To Know About Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease, commonly called gum disease, is inflammation or infection of the gums. For the most part, periodontal disease is preventable. This condition is so widespread in the US that it has been called a ‘health crisis’ by the ADA. Fortunately, periodontal disease can be treated. If left untreated, it can cause irreversible damage such […]
Small Dental Annoyance Or Serious Problem?
Today in the Carlsbad dental blog we are going to talk about stomatitis. Stomatitis is dental-speak for something very common: non-specific irritations found in the mouth. Stomatitis is generally caused by cold sores, gum disease, or even from biting the inside of the mouth (ouch!). Any time the membranes in the mouth become inflamed, they […]
Is Your Low-Carb Diet Giving You Dragon Breath?
Many men and women mistakenly believe that all bad breath is linked to dissatisfactory brushing. The truth is that there are myriad causes of halitosis. Your dentist can help you pinpoint the cause of your trouble and discuss how to cure bad breath. Your diet dramatically impacts your breath. Because foods begin to be digested […]
How To Get The Whitest Teeth
Some people’s teeth are whiter than others, but I think it’s safe to say that most of us Carlsbad residents want our teeth to be pearly white! If you are one of those people, then La Costa Dental Excellence can help you achieve that remarkable smile you deserve. Today we want to share some tips […]
Tooth Sensitivity Treatment At La Costa Dental Excellence
Have you ever been eating an ice cream cone when you experienced a sudden jolt of pain in one of your teeth? If the enamel has eroded, or the gums have receded, the dentin layer of the tooth is exposed. The substances that cause tooth pain travel to the pulp where the nerves of the […]
