Hello! I’m Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth, DDS, of Oceanside Dental Excellence in Oceanside. Thanks for visiting my dental blog. The topic of today’s post is malocclusion–literally–”bad bite.” Malocclusion Affects Many People Edward Angle, a pioneer in modern orthodontics invented the term malocclusion. Malocclusion is fairly common in the population as a whole but, fortunately, in […]
Ouch! Are Your Teeth Sensitive?
For those of you in the Vista area who feel pain when you sip your morning coffee or who cringe each time you brush or floss, Oceanside Dental Excellence is here for you. Drs. Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth have been treating this common issue since 2018. The first line of defense against tooth sensitivity is […]
Super Smiles Have Strong Enamel
Did you know that enamel is the hardest substance in the body? It’s true! This substance, found on the outer surface of your teeth, truly should last a lifetime. But just because it’s super heavy-duty doesn’t mean you don’t have to work to take care of it. Here are some helpful tips for keeping enamel […]
Multi-Procedure Dental Visits Save Time And Hassle
Oceanside Dental Excellence is a full-service family and general dental practice. We can address any dental need including total smile makeovers. If you are considering a smile makeover, you may be wondering whether to do it all at once or one procedure at a time over an extended period. Here are some factors to examine: […]
Who Do You Call If You Have a Dental Emergency?
A dental emergency is any occurrence in which damage to the teeth occurs and the patient needs urgent care. While a dental emergency may have never happened to you, it could happen in the future. Some things are too pressing to wait for an appointment. How do you know if you need to call for […]
The Benefits of Laser Dentistry
At Oceanside Dental Excellence, our patients are treated like family. I am Dr. Dankworth and my relationship with my patients is my foremost priority. You know what puts a smile on my face? When I use advanced cosmetic dentistry to create a dazzling cosmetic dental smile makeover for one of my patients. My staff and […]
