Hello Oceanside! Remember when being a toothless five-year-old charmed friends and family? When a lisp was considered precious and endearing? Doesn’t really work for adults. Toothless smiles are embarrassing and lisps can make you self-conscious. But your days of drawing delighted looks and commanding a conversation may not be gone forever—even if you have missing […]
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 […]
Do Veneers Make Teeth Look Bigger?
A well-designed veneer does not make your tooth look larger – unless you want it to. A veneer can correct many cosmetic dental problems and is a minimally invasive restoration. During the placement of some porcelain veneers, an extremely thin layer of enamel is removed from the tooth. If you have teeth with damage, discoloration, […]
Smile Like You Mean It!
Hello Oceanside friends! Have you ever noticed someone who refuses to flash a genuine smile? Even in a family picture, they stay tight-lipped. Even if they’re laughing at the funniest joke ever, they cover their mouths. Maybe this person is you and maybe you need a smile makeover. Don’t be embarrassed! Here at Oceanside Dental […]
Gap-Tooth Smiles Aren’t Quite As Adorable Anymore
Have you lost your teeth? It’s a lot different than when you lost your baby teeth way back in the day. Unfortunately, these don’t grow back. (And a jack-o-lantern smile doesn’t look as cute as it did when you were five.) If you have had teeth extracted or if your teeth are compromised by staining, […]
This Is The Year For A New Smile!
Hello! Welcome to our dental blog. At Oceanside Dental Excellence we create total smile makeovers for our patients. If you are not familiar with the latest dental advances, you might not realize what cosmetic dentistry can do for you. If you are not satisfied with your smile, or are embarrassed by the condition of your […]
