Many Oceanside residents are afraid to go to the dentist. For some individuals with dental anxiety, it’s because they had a painful experience at the dentist when they were young. Others fear needles or a perceived lack of control. Another oft-cited reason individuals are scared of the dentist is the dreaded dental drill. If you need…
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Your Smile Says Keep Trying!

Today’s message is for individuals who are frustrated because they haven’t been successful at making some changes that will benefit their oral health. We want to encourage you to keep trying and assure you that the team of dental professionals at Oceanside Dental Excellence is eager to help. Keep Trying To Floss Many men and…
Relax In Comfort And Style At Oceanside Dental Excellence In Oceanside

Thank you for visiting the Oceanside Dental Excellence dental blog. Today, I’d like to talk about an important but often-overlooked feature in our practice: the modern dental chair. Did you know that dental chairs don’t come from your local Oceanside furniture store? Dental chairs were developed especially for the comfort of patients and dental providers…
You Won’t Be Out Cold (Unless You Want To Be!)

Does your heart start pounding at the simple thought of having a cavity filled? Do you get sweaty palms when you pass a dental practice? Many people who have improved their smiles with cosmetic dentistry or underwent extensive restoration procedures chose to use sedation. Though the terms ‘sleep dentistry’ and ‘oral conscious sedation’ are often…
You Should Worry if Any of These 3 Things Happen in Your Mouth

1. You drink a cold beverage and—yowza—it generates a shooting pain! When a cavity has eroded enamel it eventually reaches the layer under the enamel. This is called the dentin. The dentin contains tiny tubules. A cold (or acidic) liquid that flows into the tubules can get close enough to the nerve to make you…
Improve Your Smile for Yourself (And Those That Look at You)

Not happy with your smile? Have you been asking yourself about reinventing your smile? Do you have an extracted tooth that visually bothers you or your spouse or partner? Could your smile be holding you back in business or social pursuits? Are you sick and tired of loose dentures slipping around in your mouth? Whatever…
3 Reliable Steps To Find The Best Oceanside, California Dentist

Looking for the best dentist in Oceanside? You can click around on the computer or watch for postcard ads in your mailbox. Even then, the outcome is shaky at best. Finding the best dentist in Oceanside truly hinges on what you are looking for. Are you looking for consistent, professional evaluation? Are you looking for…
Don’t Bite The Dentist!

Bite down hard, but not on Drs. Dankworth’s hand! Do you find that biting down hard is painful or awkward? There are ways to find the source of the issue and there are ways to make it right. Painful chewing can be due to a damaged tooth, missing teeth, or loose teeth. Any of those…
Look And Feel Better With Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry can not only enhance your smile, but it can also improve the health of your teeth and make your face more pleasing and younger-looking. Moreover, it can help with TMJ issues, and it definitely elevates your self-esteem! What’s more, cosmetic dentistry is surprisingly fast and virtually pain-free. Why? Because of unprecedented dental technology…
6 Ways Dental Crowns Restore Smiles

Dental crowns have been around a long time, but they continue to play an essential role in Oceanside Dental Excellence cosmetic dentistry. A dental crown, often called a cap, covers the visible part of the tooth. Dental crowns are used for several common dental problems: An old crown that is damaged or ill-fitting A broken…