I’m Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth of Oceanside Dental Excellence in Oceanside. Today’s topic is mini dental implants, sometimes called “immediate implants”. Though they are not as well known as traditional dental implants, mini implants are also being used successfully in the Oceanside area to improve smiles. Like their larger diameter counterparts, mini implants can support […]
The Tea And Teeth Question
What do you call a dentist who doesn’t like tea? Why, Denis, of course. Lame jokes aside, a common concern for patients is stained teeth. I’m Drs. Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth of Oceanside Dental Excellence. Today, let’s talk a little bit about a common cause of tooth staining: dark beverages including tea. Over time, tea […]
What Is Lurking Under Your Gumline?
Hello Oceanside! Your overall oral health depends not only on healthy teeth but also on healthy gums. Proper oral hygiene helps keep both your teeth and gums in good shape. When brushing, hold your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle with the bristle tips aimed at the line where the tooth and gum meet. The bristles […]
Is Your Smile In A World Of Hurt?
Do you have extreme tooth damage, bone loss, or few or no teeth still intact? This post is for Vista area residents whose mouths are in a world of hurt. First off, we feel for you. We understand how severe dental dilemmas affect you every day of your life. Whatever the cause of the condition […]
I Evaluate Your Teeth – You Evaluate Oceanside Dental Excellence
Hello friends and neighbors in Oceanside! Welcome to our dentistry blog. This site is for my prized patients and anyone in the Oceanside area who is looking for a local experienced and helpful general and family dentist. We are taking new patients at Oceanside Dental Excellence. I invite you to call 760-439-3400 to schedule an […]
Why Aren’t Dental Implant Prices Listed Anywhere?
You can’t buy teeth implants at Costco. You can’t compare price tags on Amazon. The rates aren’t listed on your dentist’s website. There is a reason for this. A permanent dental implant procedure isn’t one-size-fits-all. The price of a dental implant depends on many factors. First, let’s designate what we are talking about. A dental […]