When Drs. Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth walk into the room, you generally feel the atmosphere kick up a notch. Here at Oceanside Dental Excellence, we see patients for anything from fillings to sedation dentistry to cleaning requests. Having your teeth cleaned can be just as important as addressing cavities and taking care of sedation dentistry […]
Teeth Look Too Short? Lengthen Them!
Most Oceanside people who are considering cosmetic dentistry are aware of the cosmetic dental procedures that are frequently advertised in the Vista area. There are porcelain veneers: a custom-made wafer-thin covering permanently attached to the front of a tooth to make it stain-free and perfectly shaped. Veneers can repair small chips and cracks in teeth […]
You Can’t Afford Cheap Dental Work
Have you ever gotten a steal on a used car that turned out to be a lemon? After a couple years of nonstop repairs, you realized that it ended up costing as much as a new car would have. And after spending all that money, you still have a dud. The same is true of […]
What Sets Oceanside Dental Excellence Apart?
At Oceanside Dental Excellence, we pride ourselves on giving patients the oral health education they need for a healthy smile. We know that optimal dental health depends on accurate information. General Dental Procedures Suppose you need a cavity filled or want to restore a tooth with a dental implant. When patients are in need of […]
For A Healthier Smile, Stop Doing This
Chewing sugared gum all day. Cavities, a sore jaw, or compromised bridgework may result. If you must chew, select gum with Xylitol. Drinking soda and energy drinks. These sugary, acidic beverages are very efficient at damaging enamel. Chewing ice or hard candy. Your enamel is quite durable. But so are ice and hard candy, and […]
Tooth Restoration: Dental Implants And Dental Bridges
Tooth replacement has been a highly requested treatment at Oceanside Dental Excellence. When my patients want information about tooth restoration, I generally tell them about fixed (or traditional) dental bridges and tooth implants. A dental bridge is an artificial tooth that replaces a missing tooth. The false tooth—called a pontic—is fused to porcelain crowns on […]
