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 […]
How Your Lifestyle Affects Your Tooth Color
It’s a common desire for people to want white teeth. But the majority of individuals have discolored or just plain yellow teeth. Especially in a world of tea and coffee drinkers. Your Genes Make a Difference As with other physical features, there is a genetic component to your oral health. You can thank your parents […]
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 You Eat A Tooth-Healthy Diet?
Maintaining healthy teeth is an important concern for our local Encinitas dental patients. As your Drs. , I’m devoted to helping you care for your teeth and keep them healthy. Everyone in the Encinitas knows that maintaining healthy teeth requires thorough daily brushing and flossing. Regular visits to your local Encinitas dental practice is also […]
Do You Have A Thumbsucking Toddler?
For years, Carlsbad parents have been warned that thumb-sucking can cause future dental problems for their thumb-loving toddlers. One of these problems is a type of malocclusion called an open bite. An open bite occurs when the front teeth in the lower and upper jaw have been moved forward; often to the extent that they […]
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 […]
