A smile makeover can boost your confidence for an upcoming job interview, promotion or new relationship. The process may include teeth whitening, invisible braces, veneers, dental implants, or gum tissue graft surgery. Many of these take time. Understanding the process requires only a simple consultation. Small changes can make a big difference. How The Rich […]
Not All Smile Makeovers Are Created Equal
Hello Oceanside! Welcome to the Oceanside Dental Excellence dental blog. Let’s talk about smile redesigns. Some Oceanside patients wonder if the term is synonymous with general cosmetic dentistry. Are the placement of four veneers considered a smile makeover? Well, yes and no. If your smile is attractive and healthy except for some chips in your […]
Bad Breath Q & A
I’m Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth of Oceanside Dental Excellence. Today’s post offers some answers to common questions about bad breath. Q. My wife says my breath is terrible, but I brush twice a day. Shouldn’t that be enough? A. Bacteria can increase and stink in hidden crevices that can only be reached with floss. Time […]
What Do You Do If You Get Something Stuck Between Your Teeth?
Men and women get food stuck in and between their teeth all the time. Most of the time it is not a malfunction to get the food unstuck with floss or a toothbrush and move on with your day. However, once in a while there is a pesky piece of food that seems extremely difficult […]
Beware Of Hidden Sugar
We guide our dental patients at Oceanside Dental Excellence to watch their sugar intake to prohibit cavities and other health problems. If you are trying to de-sugar your diet, you are probably skipping the usual suspects: candy, soda, and baked treats. But not all sugar is as conspicuous as the frosting on a piece of […]
Affordable Teeth Whitening?
If you are like most web users, you have probably observed the multitude of ads for ‘free teeth whitening kits’. Some show a ‘real Vista mom’ who discovered a ‘tooth whitening secret’. Others assure you that their system is the one that ‘Fallbrook dentists don’t want you to know about. Many contain a link to […]
