Are you up on the latest cosmetic dentistry procedures offered by your Fallbrook, Vista, or Camp Pendleton dentist? Take our quiz and find out! 1. This popular treatment uses a dental composite that resembles enamel. This composite is applied to the surface of the teeth, sculpted, and then hardened and polished. A. Veneers B. Flossing…
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You Be The Judge
If you are researching smile transformations, you have probably heard claims that cosmetic dentistry can provide you with a ‘perfect smile’ or a ‘celebrity smile.’ Are these superlatives simply exaggerations? We invite you to judge for yourself. Call 760-439-3400 to schedule a no-pressure smile makeover consultation with Drs. Dankworth of Oceanside Dental Excellence. You can…
Getting a Dental Implant in Oceanside CA May Not Take as Long as You Think
Think you don’t have time to beautify your smile? It may not take as long as you think. How many visits does it take to get dental implants? Each patient is different. But in most cases, complete implant procedures take fewer visits than they used to. The team at Oceanside Dental Excellence can restore missing…
Will a Dental Implant Cause a Problem With Airport Security?
Airport security checks might be necessary, but they can be a major annoyance. Emptying your pockets. Pulling your laptop out of your carry-on. Taking your shoes off. Airport Security and Dental Implants Some people considering whether to get a tooth implant may wonder if it will affect airport security. Let’s answer the questions frequently asked…
Are Dental Veneers Reversible?
When individuals seek cosmetic dentistry to improve their smile, porcelain veneers are a celebrated option. Unlike a crown that completely covers the tooth, a veneer is a super thin layer of very substantial porcelain, composite bonding, or ceramic. When bonded to a tooth, the veneer creates a natural, translucent, and new surface. It improves the…
Is Your Low-Carb Diet Giving You Dragon Breath?
Many people mistakenly believe that all bad breath is linked to dissatisfactory brushing. The truth is that there are myriad causes of halitosis. Your dentist can help you discover the cause of your issue and discuss how to cure bad breath. Diet and Bad Breath Your diet considerably affects your breath. Because foods begin to…
Six 10-Second Healthy Tooth Tips
It doesn’t have to take a lot of time to improve your oral hygiene. In fact, you can form a new habit to benefit your oral health in 10 seconds. I’m Drs. Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth with Oceanside Dental Excellence writing to offer my patients 6 ways to add critical dental care to each day in…
Oral Health During Pregnancy
Today’s post is for women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Carrying a precious child can not only consume your time but your attention as well. However, don’t forget your needs and your strength during these vital months. It’s critical to understand that the multitude of changes your body experiences during pregnancy also…
Know The Facts About Oral Piercings
Body piercings are a common form of self-expression seen around Vista. Today’s post is for those who currently have an oral piercing or are considering one. Since this is a dental blog, I am sure you expect us to raise all sorts of alarms warning of the dangers of piercings. You are right. Unfortunately, these…
What Is Laser Dentistry?
The word “LASER” is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. A laser device emits a powerful, highly-concentrated beam of light. (Didn’t we all love the amazing laser weapons in ‘Star Wars?’) Lasers are used in hundreds of applications in almost every California industry including communications, researching, manufacturing, entertainment and medicine. Lasers…
