Category: General Dentistry
Mouthwash Facts In Carlsbad
Hi, I am Doctor Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth. Thanks for visiting my La Costa Dental Excellence blog. In today’s post I would like to discuss mouthwash. Many California residents use mouthwash to freshen their breath and help retard tooth decay. Mouthwash should never be used exclusively though, good oral hygiene starts with thorough tooth brushing […]
Sealants Prevent Cavities For Kids
Your child’s first dental exam at La Costa Dental Excellence should occur when the first teeth are in, usually between six months and one year of age. During your child’s first check-up at our Carlsbad office, we can discuss sealants, a clear layer of plastic applied to the grooved surfaces of the teeth. Sealants protect […]
Don’t Let Fear Of The Dentist Compromise Your Oral Health
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 […]