Infants are born with a natural sucking reflex, and it is common for this reflex to evolve into a comforting behavior. Pacifiers can soothe a crying child. However, parents often worry that a pacifier is detrimental to a baby’s teeth. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advises parents that pacifiers are generally safe for babies…
Dental Technology
Think It’s Not Necessary To Replace Missing Back Teeth?
Some people who lose a posterior tooth question whether to replace it. After all, it doesn’t show when you smile and there are other teeth to take over the chewing functions. Why not avoid the cost to replace it and save some money? Actually, there are several important reasons to replace a back tooth with a…
Avoid These 5 Smile Wreckers
We hope today’s post will alert blog visitors to some harmful oral health threats. At Oceanside Dental Excellence, too often, we treat decay and damage caused by the following: 1. Sports Injuries Many parents send their kids out on the playing field with a mouthguard but fail to protect themselves when they participate in activities…
3 Behind-The-Scenes Dental Advances For California
The team at Oceanside Dental Excellence serving Oceanside, Vista, Camp Pendleton, Cardiff, Bonsall, and Fallbrook wants to discuss some dentistry advances. These are the ones we use behind-the-scenes for our dental practice. If you’ve had a smile redesign, you are probably aware of the latest cosmetic dental procedures popular now. These include metal-free fillings, porcelain veneers, invisible…
Don’t Put Off Your Dental Exams in Oceanside
Hi kids, adults, and seniors in Oceanside. No matter what age you are, as long as you have teeth, dental exams are an important practice for keeping your smile healthy and beautiful! At Oceanside Dental Excellence, we have an excellent office and committed to excellence team of professionals to make your dental exams in Oceanside something…
Save Money With Dental Implants in Vista
When is the least expensive tooth replacement method really the most expensive? The answer is, when it ends up costing far more in the long run. Many dental patients who lose teeth do not understand the importance of replacing them with dental implants in Vista. They wrongly believe that one missing tooth is not a significant problem. In…
Oral Health in Oceanside: When It’s Better Not To Brush
Though thin and partially translucent, tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body and has the essential job of protecting teeth from constant use and the continual assault of chemicals in food and drink. Enamel also protects tooth nerves from hot and cold food and beverages. That’s why enamel loss often causes tooth sensitivity.…
Dental Health in Oceanside: How Stress Affects Your Smile
Doctors have been telling us for years that stress can increase the risk of everything from high blood pressure to depression. But how often do we think about how stress impacts our dental health in Oceanside? Here are some dental problems linked to stress. Canker and Cold Sores Cold sores are a symptom of the…
Can Cosmetic Dentistry in Oceanside Create Perfect Smiles?
Hi! At Oceanside Dental Excellence, Drs. Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth have been dentists here in Oceanside for a few years now. One of our favorite things about dentistry is seeing how our patients find renewed confidence in themselves after a complete smile makeover with cosmetic dentistry in Oceanside. If you’ve ever wanted to upgrade your smile, call our dental…
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…
