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We imagine a community where confidence and curiosity about your health is met with clarity and support. Whether you’re curious about the latest dental technologies, looking for ways to improve your oral health, or seeking to understand what makes a dental visit truly exceptional, our blog is your trusted companion. Dive into a world where your smile’s story unfolds, one engaging post at a time, because we believe your journey toward dental health deserves to be both informative and inspiring.

Missing Teeth? Don’t Miss Out On A Beautiful Smile

If you have missing spaces in your smile due to tooth decay, injury or any other reason, there is hope. If your existing teeth are stained, decayed, or cracked, there is hope. If your teeth have always been misshapen, or crooked, there is hope. Cosmetic dentistry can fix all of those problems. Doctor Dankworth at […]

Soft, Medium, Or Buzz Lightyear?

At La Costa Dental Excellence, Doctor Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth is often asked how to select the most basic tool of oral hygiene, the toothbrush. Picking a toothbrush can be as challenging as choosing a paint color, and there seems to be just as many choices. If you have visited the dental section of your […]

Bad Breath Treatment at La Costa Dental Excellence

Do you suspect that you have bad breath? I’m Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth of La Costa Dental Excellence, a full-service dental office in Carlsbad, California. I help our dental patients diagnose and overcome this unpleasant, irritating, and potentially embarrassing condition. Masking Symptoms is Not a Cure Bad breath (halitosis) can occur when bacteria grows in […]

7 Ways Bonding Can Beautify

Dental bonding is a popular cosmetic dentistry procedure in the San Marcos area, but there are many patients who don’t know exactly what it is. Today in the La Costa Dental Excellence dental blog, we explain 7 ways dental bonding is used in cosmetic dentistry. The dental bonding procedure uses a resin material that is […]

How Does Your Overall Health Affect Your Smile?

Hi! I’m Doctor Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth, DDS. Most every day, I can be found at my Carlsbad dental practice treating dental patients with tooth and gum problems or helping patients prevent them. There are many common medical conditions that pose a risk to oral health. 1) Carlsbad diabetes patients with high blood glucose often […]

A Ginormous Cavity?

When Doctor Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth of La Costa Dental Excellence in Carlsbad repair a tooth that has decay or damage, the procedure chosen often depends on the location of the problem. We’re talking tooth-specific locale here. If there is a chip, crack, or tooth decay on the biting surface of a tooth, an onlay […]

Because Every Smile Tells A Story

At La Costa Dental Excellence, we see every smile as a story worth celebrating. The trust and appreciation our patients share reminds us why we do what we do, because care is about more than dentistry; it’s about people. We’ve gathered real stories from those who have experienced the warmth, transparency and dedication that define our practice. Step inside and discover what compassionate dental care truly feels like.