Most men and women brush their teeth (at least we hope so). However, there are many who brush incorrectly but don’t realize that their dental hygiene practices may be contributing to oral problems. They may pride themselves on their daily diligence, but frequency does not make up for an incorrect technique. One of the most […]
Smile Transformations At La Costa Dental Excellence
Hello friends of La Costa Dental Excellence! Today’s article is for people who aren’t comfortable with their smile. Don’t Like Your Teeth? Common problems for patients include yellow teeth, misaligned teeth, too much or too little gum tissue, missing teeth, or broken teeth. Few individuals have naturally flawless smiles, but those that practice proper oral […]
North County – Flossing For Health And Happiness
Most Carlsbad men and women know that flossing is an important part of oral health. The value of this simple yet vital exercise in oral hygiene has been shown time and time again. Flossing offers a chance to remove bits and pieces that a toothbrush will undoubtedly miss. Being afraid of the ‘cavity bugs,’ ‘mouth […]
Do Whitestrips Work?
If you have visited the toothpaste aisle at your Carlsbad grocery store, you have probably noticed dozens of products that claim to whiten your teeth. A few years ago, the only over-the-counter tooth whitening options in Encinitas were whitening toothpaste and Crest Whitestrips. Now there is a wide variety of products at every drugstore counter […]
Has Your Smile Lost Its Luster?
Hello Carlsbad! Has your smile lost its luster? Are your teeth discolored? If flashing a pearly white smile is important to you, I can help. We are Drs. Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth and we have been creating whiter, brighter smiles for patients in the Carlsbad area since 1988 at La Costa Dental Excellence. Whether your […]
Tooth Sensitivity Treatment At La Costa Dental Excellence
Have you ever been eating an ice cream cone when you experienced a sudden jolt of pain in one of your teeth? If the enamel has eroded, or the gums have receded, the dentin layer of the tooth is exposed. The substances that cause tooth pain travel to the pulp where the nerves of the […]
