Each separate restorative and cosmetic dentistry procedure performed in Vista can address a specific dental problem. For example, a porcelain veneer can correct the surface of a tooth that is discolored or slightly misshapen. Dental bonding can fill a small chip in an otherwise healthy tooth. Some Oceanside dental problems are more extensive and require…
Dental Advancements
Can I Objectively Evaluate My Smile?

It is no secret that a beautiful, pleasing, healthy smile can be your most highly regarded physical attribute. After all, people notice your smile first thing. How do you know if your smile is detracting from your appearance? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder; if you look at your smile in the mirror…
Wear A Crown In Vista

Some Oceanside residents who have a weak or broken tooth may want to research dental crowns as a solution to improve their smile and overall oral health. A crown is really a cap or covering that is tooth-shaped and when it is in place, it will cover the portion of the covered tooth that is…
Not All Smile Makeovers Are Created Equal

Hello Oceanside! Welcome to the Oceanside Dental Excellence dental blog. Let’s talk about smile redesigns. Some Oceanside patients wonder if the term is synonymous with general cosmetic dentistry. Are the placement of four veneers considered a smile makeover? Well, yes and no. If your smile is attractive and healthy except for some chips in your…
What Do You Do If You Get Something Stuck Between Your Teeth?

Men and women get food stuck in and between their teeth all the time. Most of the time it is not a malfunction to get the food unstuck with floss or a toothbrush and move on with your day. However, once in a while there is a pesky piece of food that seems extremely difficult…
Affordable Teeth Whitening?

If you are like most web users, you have probably observed the multitude of ads for ‘free teeth whitening kits’. Some show a ‘real Vista mom’ who discovered a ‘tooth whitening secret’. Others assure you that their system is the one that ‘Fallbrook dentists don’t want you to know about. Many contain a link to…
Our Guide To Healthy Teeth in Oceanside, California

Tooth enamel is one of the strongest substances in the body, but it is non-renewable so it is vital to not neglect or abuse our teeth. Practicing daily oral hygiene is vital for healthy teeth in Oceanside. Even though every drug store carries hard bristle brushes, we guide our patients to brush with a soft brush…
Dental Care in Oceanside: What Have We Done For You Lately?

At Oceanside Dental Excellence, everything we do is for the welfare of our valued patients. We are committed to providing quality, compassionate dental care in Oceanside tailored to each patient’s individual needs. We know that optimum oral health is a critical element of overall physical health and that dentists do more than just “drill and fill.”…
Advanced Dental Technology: The Modern X-Ray in Oceanside

Providing quality dental care is much easier for dentists when they have extensive, comprehensive information about their patients’ oral health. Pictures are more accurate than written notes, so to go a step further we take pictures that show what’s going on below the visible surface of your teeth. These images are worth more than a thousand…