Are you worried about seeing the dentist? Are you apathetic about discussing your smile? At Oceanside Dental Excellence, we’re ready to help. Settling into the reality of what you are prepared to discuss with your dentist is the first step to relief. 1. Talk To Us: Whether you want to have porcelain veneers or general […]
Want To Keep Your Enamel Healthy? Avoid Doing These 11 Things
At Oceanside Dental Excellence, we understand that daily habits can take a toll on your teeth. From chewing on hard foods to ignoring bad breath, many of us unknowingly engage in behaviors that can damage our smiles. Here are 11 common ways people harm their teeth—and how to avoid them! 1. Chewing on hard foods […]
Are You Watching For Cavities?
Did you know a cavity may be reversed? These tiny holes in our teeth caused by acidic tooth erosion can actually be prevented from getting worse and require filling. Currently, around 90% of adults have cavities, and almost 30% have untreated cavities. However, by taking a few needed precautions, we can stave off tooth decay […]
47% of Adults Have Gum Disease: Are You One of Them?
Today’s post from Oceanside Dental Excellence discusses a recent CDC report that provides the following data related to the prevalence of periodontitis in the U.S.: 47.2% of people aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease increases with age, 70.1% of individuals 65 years and older have periodontal disease. This […]
Relieving Your Dental Anxiety At Oceanside Dental Excellence
Welcome to the Oceanside Dental Excellence blog, dedicated to providing you with the latest updates and insights from our practice in Oceanside. Recently, a patient expressed concerns about an upcoming root canal, fearing pain and multiple office visits to complete the procedure. At Oceanside Dental Excellence, we want to assure you that painful root canal […]
What Is More Valuable Than A Diamond?
“Every tooth in a man’s head is more valuable than a diamond.” -Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote, 1605 When Cervantes wrote Don Quixote, there was no way to replace teeth that were lost to trauma or decay. We are fortunate to live at a time when there is a permanent cutting-edge replacement for missing teeth: the amazing […]