If you have claustrophobia, you pass on cave exploration. If you have acrophobia (fear of heights), you avoid sky diving. In either case, you can live a fulfilling life without engaging in these activities. What if you have dentophobia or a fear of the dentist? (Yes, it’s a real thing with an official name.) This […]
2 Phases of Implant Recovery
Implants require a strong jawbone to hold them in place; Therefore, patients who do not have enough bone will have to graft to the bone before implanting it, which allows for a three-fold recovery. Although different combinations of methods are sometimes possible (such as combining the implant and abutment positioning), we will focus on the typical two-phase recovery process: After the implant post is placed, there is a 3–6-month recovery and healing […]
4 Reason To Look For The ADA Seal
When you go to your drugstore or supermarket looking for toothpaste, mouthwash, teeth whitener, or another oral care product, be sure that the product you elect lists the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance. Today, we look at 4 ways the ADA seal can help you make good oral care choices for you and your […]
Overlapping Teeth Can Be Corrected for a Beautiful Smile
At La Costa Dental Excellence, we provide innovative cosmetic dentistry. That means we fix all types of smile flaws. Overlapping teeth are fairly common. And while many people don’t mind a slight overlap, others feel self-conscious and would like it fixed. What causes teeth to overlap? Genetics or thumbsucking as a toddler can lead to […]
La Costa Dental Excellence Performs Emergency Root Canals
At La Costa Dental Excellence, we perform emergency root canals. Though this procedure strikes fear into the hearts of many men and women, they should be more afraid of not having a root canal. What is a root canal? When a tooth becomes badly infected or decayed, a qualified dentist or endodontist can fix it. […]
Filtered Carlsbad Water And Oral Health
A simple way for San Marcos residents to choose beverages that won’t harm their teeth is to keep it simple and make water their go-to drink. However, for safety, thrift, and convenience, many dental patients choose to drink bottled water or filter it themselves at home. Filtered water can be detrimental to oral health if […]
