When you suddenly have to juggle extra balls, some are bound to get dropped. Perhaps you are going through a divorce or became the caregiver for an ailing parent. Perhaps you took on a second job or started night school to earn an advanced degree. At La Costa Dental Excellence we know not every stressor […]
4 Important Reasons to Floss Every Day in Our San Marcos Area
Maintaining good oral hygiene in the San Marcos area is essential to overall health and wellness. Your teeth and gums are the foundation of great personal health. Most of us in the San Marcos area brush our teeth twice a day. This is good practice and makes for a good start to your oral health. […]
Why Visit Your Dentist?
In today’s post, we share a personal story from a patient: For many years, I didn’t have ‘go to the dentist’ at the top of my to-do list. But all that has changed. I now consider visits a crucial part of my personal health plan. Here’s why… Teeth won’t stay healthy without scheduled dental visits. […]
Five Fast Ways to Improve Your Smile
Do you have a special event coming up? Perhaps a wedding, graduation, milestone birthday, anniversary, or reunion? These celebrations usually involve a lot of photographs and, of course, you want to look pleasing. You may not have time to lose 20 pounds, but you can significantly transform your smile with cosmetic dentistry. Here are five […]
Smokeless Is Not Harmless For Carlsbad Tobacco Chewers
Cigarette sales at most Carlsbad stores have decreased in the past decade, but some tobacco consumers have switched to smokeless products. There is a common misconception (especially among teens) that smokeless tobacco is harmless. This is absolutely not true. Regardless of the specific type: spit tobacco, snuff, chew, or pinch, this form of tobacco is as […]
Not Happy With Your Gums? Ask About Contouring
Some Encinitas and Carlsbad dental patients who are interested in a full smile makeover might want to consider gum contouring. This cosmetic dentistry procedure is helpful for people who feel that their gums rest too low or too high on their teeth. If you feel that your gums cover too much of the surface of […]
