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 […]
3 Smart Smile Solutions
In today’s post, we will concentrate on three innovative procedures used in smile transformations. 1. Tooth Implants Tooth implants are altering the face of dentistry. For most patients, a dental implant is an optimal solution for a missing tooth. A dental implant is a metal (usual titanium) rod implanted into the bone to replace the […]
Take 5: Straight Talk About Braces
Hello, I’m Drs. Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth at Oceanside Dental Excellence. I support healthy oral hygiene and regular, consistent check-ups. Hygiene for braces is a bit different. Here are five critical concerns to keep in mind with braces: 1. Be Careful What You Eat Sweets and extra food stuck in hard-to-notice spaces may lead to […]
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 […]
Are Dentures Secured By Implants The Solution For Your Missing Teeth?
What are dentures secured by implants? Dentures secured by implants are anchored dentures held in place with permanent metal screws or posts. The metal posts are also called tooth implants or dental implants. Permanent dental implants can be used in many different ways. In this post, we describe one application for tooth implants; the sturdy […]
Can You Completely Restore a Smile With Several Missing Teeth?
Dental techniques and materials have advanced to a point where total and near-total mouth reconstruction is possible right here in the Vista area. Tooth Roots Permanently Anchored Unlike conventional removable dentures, total mouth reconstruction requires strong, functional, and aesthetically pleasing teeth with roots permanently anchored into the jaw bone. You have probably heard about dental […]
