Myth #1: Cosmetic Dentistry is Never Necessary for a Healthy Smile Many so-called Vista cosmetic dental procedures are not solely cosmetic. San Luis Rey dental procedures such as tooth replacement prevent many potential problems such as tooth movement, bone loss and difficulty chewing and speaking. Myth #2: A Fallbrook Dental Bridge is the Only Way […]
You Don’t Have to Live With Bad Breath
Chronic bad breath can happen to anyone. Even people who practice impeccable oral hygiene can suffer from the condition. Are you struggling with bad breath? Schedule an examination and deep dental cleaning at Oceanside Dental Excellence in Oceanside. Our dental hygienist will get all the plaque and calculus off your teeth. During your examination, Drs. Stephen and Kimberly […]
3 Ways To Minimize Candy Intake At Parties
Lock yourself in a closet. Sew your mouth shut. Wear a shock collar that’s sensitive to sugar particles. At Oceanside Dental Excellence we understand how hard it is to avoid sweets altogether at Halloween and other sugar-filled holidays. We encourage both unfettered joy and healthy living for all of our patients. Moderation in candy intake […]
Suspect a Bite Problem?
Hello! I’m Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth, DDS, of Oceanside Dental Excellence in Oceanside. Thanks for visiting my dental blog. The topic of today’s post is malocclusion–literally–”bad bite.” Malocclusion Affects Many People Edward Angle, a pioneer in modern orthodontics invented the term malocclusion. Malocclusion is fairly common in the population as a whole but, fortunately, in […]
Ouch! Are Your Teeth Sensitive?
For those of you in the Vista area who feel pain when you sip your morning coffee or who cringe each time you brush or floss, Oceanside Dental Excellence is here for you. Drs. Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth have been treating this common issue since 2018. The first line of defense against tooth sensitivity is […]
What is Dental Sleep Medicine?
What is dental sleep medicine? It’s a relatively new branch of dentistry that treats sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing problems. Don’t confuse dental sleep medicine with dental sedation or sleep dentistry. Dental sleep medicine treats sleep apnea. What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a malady where you have frequent, intermittent delays in breathing […]
