People that suffer from dental phobia (Dentophobia) may take comfort in the fact that it is a fairly common diagnosable mental condition. At least they know they are not alone and that the medical community takes it seriously. Phobias like Pteromerhanophobia: (the fear of flying) and Acrophobibia (the fear of heights) can be difficult, but […]
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 enthusiastic about your peace […]
Let’s Talk About Your Smile
I’m Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth of La Costa Dental Excellence. My office is located at 7730 Rancho Santa Fe Rd Ste 106 in Carlsbad. One of the best things about being a dentist is interacting with my patients. During initial dental consultations, I listen carefully to my patient’s short and long-term dental goals. I enjoy […]
Dental Crowns At La Costa Dental Excellence In Carlsbad
Dental crowns have been used in dentistry for over 2000 years. There is evidence that the Etruscans experimented with crowns on teeth using ivory and bone as early as 700 B.C. By 200 A.D., they began using gold crowns to construct artificial teeth. Ancient Egyptians fashioned tooth replacements out of seashells and then hammered them […]
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 […]
Fixing Chipped Teeth With Bonding
A cosmetic dentist’s toolkit is filled with handy tools for fixing most types of cosmetic tooth dilemmas. In the past few years, porcelain veneers, dental implants, and same-day teeth whitening have drawn a lot of publicity. In today’s post, we are going to talk about an effective, yet relatively uncelebrated dental treatment that has been […]
