In today’s post, we will focus on important behaviors that impact oral health. Of course, effective brushing and flossing are two critical habits for healthy teeth, but there are many more things we can do to keep a healthy smile. Diet Do’s Do eat a nutritious diet with a variety of foods. This is required […]
How Dental Implants Are Changing Dentures
If you are one of the many Oceanside denture wearers, you know that they are not the ideal solution for missing teeth. The problems with dentures include slipping, gum irritation, trouble eating and talking bone loss, and inability to taste food due to a covered palate. Clearly, dentures do not feel and function like natural […]
7 Ways Bite Abnormalities Hurt Your Child
Some growing mouths develop bite problems. 7 Ways Bite Abnormalities Can Harm Your Child Jaw alignment issues can cause a range of problems for children. They can hurt! They can make it difficult to eat a nutritious diet because they suppress proper chewing and swallowing They can delay or prevent normal speech development They increase the […]
3 Smart Smile Solutions
In today’s post, we will concentrate on three innovative procedures used in smile transformations. 1. Tooth Implants Tooth implants are altering the face of dentistry. For most patients, a dental implant is an optimal solution for a missing tooth. A dental implant is a metal (usual titanium) rod implanted into the bone to replace the […]
How To Choose A Dentist (Consider Convenience)
The American Dental Association offers some counsel on how to choose a dentist. Here are some things you should examine: Extended Hours? Life can be hectic. Fitting in a dentist’s appointment shouldn’t upend your schedule. Visiting a dentist with evening and weekend hours is a smart move for busy people. (Isn’t that all of us?) Convenient […]
Take 5: Straight Talk About Braces
Hello, I’m Drs. Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth at Oceanside Dental Excellence. I support healthy oral hygiene and regular, consistent check-ups. Hygiene for braces is a bit different. Here are five critical concerns to keep in mind with braces: 1. Be Careful What You Eat Sweets and extra food stuck in hard-to-notice spaces may lead to […]
