Flossing is a bit of a chore. It takes a little extra time, and if you haven’t flossed in a while, it can even be painful. It’s no wonder our team at Oceanside Dental Excellence is constantly reminding our patients to ‘brush and floss!’ Flossing is essential, You’ll never hear one of us say ‘don’t […]
A Ginormous Cavity?
When Drs. Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth of Oceanside Dental Excellence in Oceanside repair a tooth that has cavities or damage, the procedure chosen often depends on the location of the problem. We’re talking tooth-specific locale here. If there is a chip, crack, or decay on the biting surface of a tooth, an onlay or inlay […]
I Evaluate Your Teeth – You Evaluate Oceanside Dental Excellence
Hello friends and neighbors in Oceanside! Welcome to our dentistry blog. This site is for my prized patients and anyone in the Oceanside area who is looking for a local experienced and helpful general and family dentist. We are taking new patients at Oceanside Dental Excellence. I invite you to call 760-439-3400 to schedule an […]
Are Your Eating Habits Sabotaging Your Oral Health?
Most Oceanside residents know that frequently eating foods high in sugar can cause cavities. Therefore, it’s important to limit candy, soda, cookies, etc. Also, remember that frequency is as dangerous as the amount of sugar. Research has found that a higher frequency in sugar consumption may lead to demineralization more than the amount of sugar […]
Are Floss Picks As Good As Regular Dental Floss?
Are floss picks as good as regular floss? Floss pick vs regular floss? While it’s better to floss with a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface. Drs. Dankworth recommends traditional floss or dental tape. Here’s why: A […]
Why Aren’t Dental Implant Prices Listed Anywhere?
You can’t buy teeth implants at Costco. You can’t compare price tags on Amazon. The rates aren’t listed on your dentist’s website. There is a reason for this. A permanent dental implant procedure isn’t one-size-fits-all. The price of a dental implant depends on many factors. First, let’s designate what we are talking about. A dental […]
