“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Benjamin Franklin coined this phrase as advice for fire safety. However, like all timeless quotes, it applies to many more characteristics of modern Oceanside life, particularly dental health. At Oceanside Dental Excellence, we know that keeping your smile beautiful and healthy is done most effectively […]
Want To Keep Your Enamel Healthy? Avoid Doing These 11 Things
At Oceanside Dental Excellence, we understand that daily habits can take a toll on your teeth. From chewing on hard foods to ignoring bad breath, many of us unknowingly engage in behaviors that can damage our smiles. Here are 11 common ways people harm their teeth—and how to avoid them! 1. Chewing on hard foods […]
Are You Watching For Cavities?
Did you know a cavity may be reversed? These tiny holes in our teeth caused by acidic tooth erosion can actually be prevented from getting worse and require filling. Currently, around 90% of adults have cavities, and almost 30% have untreated cavities. However, by taking a few needed precautions, we can stave off tooth decay […]
What are Implant-Stabilized Dentures?
What are dentures secured by implants? Dentures secured by implants are anchored dentures held in place with permanent metal screws or posts. The metal posts are also called tooth implants or dental implants. Tooth implants can be used in many different ways. In this post, we describe one application for tooth implants; the sturdy base […]
What Is More Valuable Than A Diamond?
“Every tooth in a man’s head is more valuable than a diamond.” -Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote, 1605 When Cervantes wrote Don Quixote, there was no way to replace teeth that were lost to trauma or decay. We are fortunate to live at a time when there is a permanent cutting-edge replacement for missing teeth: the amazing […]
Crown Or Veneer?
Oceanside Dental Excellence offers multiple cosmetic dental procedures for creating sensational smiles. Two of the most popular procedures are dental crowns and porcelain veneers. Many patients don’t understand the difference between the two. Generally, a crown strengthens a compromised tooth while a veneer is used mainly for cosmetic improvements. Let’s discuss it in more detail. […]