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…
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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…
Oceanside Parents: Do You Know AAP Recommendations?
In this post from Oceanside Dental Excellence, we have a vital message for new parents or parents-to-be. For years, the American Academy of Pediatrics advised parents to begin children’s dentist visits before the third birthday. But under revised guidelines, the AAP and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry tell parents to take their toddler to a…
Creating Beautiful Smiles At Oceanside Dental Excellence
We are glad you found our blog! We are Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth, DDS, of Oceanside Dental Excellence, a full-service general and cosmetic dental practice in Oceanside, California. We are proud members of the American Dental Association. Our profession is dentistry, but our passion is providing superior dental care to our Oceanside dental clients. Since…
Don’t Let Fear Of The Dentist Compromise Your Oral Health
If you have claustrophobia, you avoid cave exploration. If you have acrophobia, you avoid sky diving. In either case, you can live a fulfilling life without joining in these activities. What if you have dentophobia or a fear of the dentist? This is different than the phobias mentioned previously. Since dental visits are crucial for a…
Adolescent Oral Health in Oceanside
If you are a teenager or the parent of a teenager, today’s Oceanside Dental Excellence post is for you. Today’s post discusses dental issues of special concern to adolescents. Dental risks for Oceanside teens include both developmental and lifestyle-related factors. At Oceanside Dental Excellence, we see cavities and gum disease far too often in teens.…
Do You Suffer from Dental Anxiety in Oceanside, California?
People that suffer from dental anxiety may take comfort in the fact that it is a fairly common issue. You are not alone and the medical community takes this situation very seriously. Phobias can be very problematic, but a person can live a perfectly healthy life without getting on a jet or riding an elevator to…
Our Dental Team Takes Care Of You | General Dentistry in Oceanside
At Oceanside Dental Excellence, each dental professional on our team helps us operate smoothly and provide a high level of care. Today’s message will focus on the duties of our dental team. You possibly think of the dental assistant as, “the one who suctions my mouth while the dentist is working on me” or “the one…
5 Ways To Floss Daily for a Healthy Smile in Oceanside
If you want to floss regularly but are too tired at night, this post is for you. In our Oceanside Dental Excellence blog, we want to give you a few ideas for unique times to floss and for a healthy smile in Oceanside. 1. If you’re an early riser, try flossing in the morning right…
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.”…
