Sedation during dental treatment helps you feel relaxed, comfortable, and relaxed during the dental procedure. It’s a moderate level of sedation, so you’re still technically awake but it feels a bit uninteresting. It is sometimes called conscious sedation or “twilight sleep” because it creates a state of short-term amnesia (forgetting) where you feel a sense of insensitivity of pain without loss of consciousness. Who needs sedation dentistry? People of all ages can benefit from sedation dentistry, including children. […]
Preventing Tooth Decay
In California and around the country, tooth decay is one of the most widespread childhood dilemmas, yet tooth decay also affects adults. La Costa Dental Excellence serves people from 35 to 90 years old to help fight tooth decay. Blame it on Bacteria Bacteria is the cause of tooth decay. Bacteria live in your mouth […]
Don’t Put Off Your Dental Exam
Hi kids, adults, and golden-agers in Carlsbad. No matter what age you are, as long as you have teeth, dental exams are an essential practice for keeping your smile healthy and beautiful! (If you don’t have any teeth, talk to us about dentures and dental implants.) At La Costa Dental Excellence, we have an excellent […]
The La Costa Dental Excellence Guide To Preventing Gum Disease
Hearing that you have gingivitis (gum disease) can be upsetting. Here at La Costa Dental Excellence in Carlsbad, California, we are committed to educating and assisting patients in preventing gum disease. If you discover that you already have gum disease, don’t despair. We can help. Symptoms of Gum Disease Bleeding gums Swollen, tender gums Receding […]
Preventative Maintenance For Your Irreplaceable Smile
Hi, I’m Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth of La Costa Dental Excellence. If you are one of my patients, welcome back. If this is your first visit, I appreciate you stopping by. My committed to excellence team and I love taking care of our valued patients in the Carlsbad area. Today’s article is for smiles that […]
What Is a Sinus Lift?
A sinus lift, or sinus augmentation, is a surgical procedure that improves the placement of an implant tooth. Some people need dental implants but do not have enough bone support for an implant due to bone loss. A sinus lift can help because it increases the bone in your upper jaw by adding bone to the space […]
