Welcome to the dental practice of Drs. Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth, DDS. At Oceanside Dental Excellence, we provide comprehensive full-service dentistry for patients in Oceanside and surrounding communities. Our excellent team of skilled hygienists, dental assistants, and administrative staff help Drs. Dankworth exceed our patients’ expectations. At Oceanside Dental Excellence, we understand the value of […]
Your Child’s Dental Check-up Schedule
How often should your child receive a dental check-up? You’ve probably heard that most men and women need a dental check-up every six months. This is a good schedule for children as well. In some cases, however, a person should see a dentist more frequently. Regardless of their age. If your child has a higher […]
Dental Care For ICU Patients Lowers Infection Risk
Welcome to Oceanside Dental Excellence. Today’s post focuses on an article that appeared recently on ScienceDaily.com. The article describes a study of Brazilian ICU patients that compared infection rates of those who received enhanced oral care instead of routine oral care. The patients who received more intense dental care were 56 percent less likely to […]
What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth?
Evolution isn’t always tidy and linear. For example, we have smaller jaws than our ancestors thousands of years ago, but most of our bodies haven’t adapted by generating fewer teeth. Two-thirds of us create the same amount of teeth as early humans. These late-developing extra molars are called wisdom teeth and they pose unique oral […]
Help For Kids With Bite Problems
When the upper part of the jaw and the lower part of the jaw are not the same sizes, it often results in bite problems. Overbites and Underbites When the lower jaw is smaller than the upper jaw, it is called an overbite. When the reverse is true, it is called an underbite. Crossbites Another […]
Eruption Charts: Not As Scary As They Sound
Hello! Today’s post examines eruption charts. An eruption chart is simply a listing of the different types of teeth in the mouth and when, on average, they come out, or ‘erupt’ from the gums. An eruption chart tells you when you can expect baby teeth to erupt and fall out. Dentists use these charts to […]
