Unfortunately, gingivitis (gum disease) is very common. But completely preventable. Here’s some simple ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy. If you keep your teeth and gums healthy, you will only need to visit the dentist for cleanings and checkups. Not major treatment. 1. Brush for two to three minutes, at least twice a…
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Think You May Have A Cavity?

Hello, Oceanside friends of Oceanside Dental Excellence! Teeth take a lot of tender, loving care. And even when we do our best to practice daily dental hygiene, bacteria can still sneak in and cause tooth decay – the common cold of oral health. At Oceanside Dental Excellence, we have been filling cavities for years and…
Bad Breath Treatment At Oceanside Dental Excellence

Do you suspect that you have bad breath? I’m Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth of Oceanside Dental Excellence, a full-service dental office in Oceanside, California. I help our dental patients diagnose and overcome this unpleasant, irritating, and potentially embarrassing condition. Bacteria that live in your mouth cause a bad smell. Breath mints and mouthwashes do not…
Excellence In Pediatric Dentistry At Oceanside Dental Excellence

At Oceanside Dental Excellence in Oceanside, we are proud of our legacy of dental excellence. We Serve The Vista Area If you are researching pediatric dentists in Oceanside, Vista, Vista, or Camp Pendleton, we invite you to visit us at Oceanside Dental Excellence in Oceanside. Our dental service menu includes general, restorative, and orthodontic services. We…
Is The Humble Toothbrush Obsolete?

Many of our tools for an everyday living have become obsolete. Online search has replaced the paper phone book. Telephone answering machines have gone the way of manual typewriters. Even the iPod, which was acclaimed as the zenith of technology just a few years ago, is now gathering dust as people play music on their…
Inlays And Onlays For Custom Same-Day Tooth Restorations

At Oceanside Dental Excellence, we carry out many tooth restorations for urgent care patients. We’ve been restoring teeth since 2018 for our valued patients. We fill cavities. We repair broken teeth. We place dental implants after tooth extraction. Regardless of the extent of the tooth damage—or if the tooth has to be extracted—we create custom…
Your Child’s Dental Check-up Schedule

How often should your child receive a dental check-up? You’ve probably heard that most men and women need a dental check-up every six months. This is a good schedule for children as well. In some cases, however, a person should see a dentist more frequently. Regardless of their age. If your child has a higher…
Eruption Charts: Not As Scary As They Sound

Hello! Today’s post examines eruption charts. An eruption chart is simply a listing of the different types of teeth in the mouth and when, on average, they come out, or ‘erupt’ from the gums. An eruption chart tells you when you can expect baby teeth to erupt and fall out. Dentists use these charts to…
Are You Flossing Out Of Fear?

Most Oceanside men and women know that flossing is an important part of oral health. The value of this simple yet critical exercise in oral hygiene has been shown time and time again. But does fear have to play a role in Vista’s commitment to the practice? Flossing offers a chance to remove bits and…
4 Reasons To Make Sure Your Child Sees A Dentist

The American Dental Association recommends that a child’s first visit to a dentist should be when their first tooth appears or before their 1st birthday, whichever is first. The team at Oceanside Dental Excellence serving Oceanside, Vista, Camp Pendleton, Cardiff, Bonsall, and Fallbrook agrees with that recommendation. We represent the best-quality dental care in the Salt Lake Valley. 4…