Maintaining healthy teeth is an important concern for our local Encinitas dental patients. As your Drs. , I’m devoted to helping you care for your teeth and keep them healthy. Everyone in the Encinitas knows that maintaining healthy teeth requires thorough daily brushing and flossing. Regular visits to your local Encinitas dental practice is also […]
Halitosis And Xerostomia (Bad Breath And Dry Mouth)
While substandard oral hygiene is the most prevalent cause of halitosis, many circumstances can contribute to or intensify the condition. One of these is the lack of saliva or xerostomia. Saliva and Oral Health Saliva moistens the teeth and gums and cleans away odiferous dead cells. Saliva also neutralizes the ever-present acids on the tongue, […]
Work With Your Pediatric Dentist To Monitor Wisdom Teeth
Even if your youngster practices proper oral hygiene and has no known problems, it’s important to schedule twice-yearly exams and X-rays. One of the reasons for this is to keep an eye on wisdom teeth. If your child’s wisdom teeth emerge during adolescence, it’s important to work with your pediatric dentist on a course of […]
Do You Have Periodontal Disease in Carlsbad?
Though most California residents are fairly health-conscious, periodontal disease in Carlsbad is more common than you might think. At La Costa Dental Excellence, we see patients with gum disease every day. Some patients aren’t even aware they have it until Drs. Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth diagnose it. Fortunately, it can be fixed with varying degrees […]
Gum Disease in Carlsbad: A New Reason To Eat More Fish
Hello Carlsbad dental blog visitors, welcome to the La Costa Dental Excellence blog. We came across an interesting dental article on the Web MD Health News site the other day. The article is entitled ‘Fatty Fish, Nuts May Prevent Gum Disease’ by author Jennifer Warner. She explains that a recent study links diets high in polyunsaturated […]
Unexplained Headaches Or Jaw Pain?
Malocclusion is the dental term for an incorrect relationship between your top and bottom teeth – in simple terms, a bad bite. It is something we can address at La Costa Dental Excellence in Carlsbad. The ideal bite is when the upper teeth are slightly forward of the lower teeth. You have probably heard of […]
