Category: Dental Technology
Beating Horrible Halitosis
“My neighbor’s bad breath is scaring me.” I’m Drs. Dankworth with La Costa Dental Excellence. I’d like to take a few minutes to share with you some information about bad breath. Brushing just the teeth may not remove fragments of food between the teeth and up in the gums. Bacteria can grow and stink from […]
Gap-Tooth Smiles Aren’t Quite As Adorable Anymore
Have you lost teeth? It’s a lot different than when you lost your baby teeth way back in the day. Unfortunately, these don’t grow back. (And a gap-toothed smile doesn’t look as cute as it did when you were in kindergarten.) If you have had teeth extracted or if your teeth are compromised by staining, […]
Innovative Implants For Confident Smiles
Many men and women have experienced an increase in self-confidence with a dental implant treatment at La Costa Dental Excellence in Carlsbad. Nothing gives us more satisfaction than helping individuals dramatically improve their smiles and overall confidence. We Offer The Latest Implant Options We deliver the latest dental implants to correct dental problems and restore […]
What Can Dental Veneers Do For Your Smile?
Hello, and welcome to our La Costa Dental Excellence cosmetic dentistry blog. Today we are taking the time to answer a common question that many dental patients have. The question is, “What exactly are veneers and how are they used in cosmetic dentistry?” Veneers are thin shells made from durable, translucent porcelain or composite resin. […]
Say Goodbye To Old Amalgam Fillings
Can you remember what your teeth looked like before you had your first cavity? When you opened your mouth to laugh or yawn, the people with you could see only pearly white molar surfaces. (Unless, of course, you had been munching Oreos.) If you are like many men and women, you started developing decay fairly […]
The 411 on TMJ
Do you have unexplained pain or clicking sounds in your jaw? They can be signs of serious oral issues. Some problems with the jaw and the muscles that control it are known as temporomandibular disorders (TMD). But it’s also called TMJ, because that’s the acronym for the name of the joint. Technically, that’s not correct. […]