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 […]
What is Patient-Centered Dental Care?
What is your perception of the patient-dentist relationship? Would you characterize it as one-sided? In other words, the dentist examines the patient’s teeth, decides on the course of treatment, and performs the procedure while the patient is a minor participant. It Starts With The Atmosphere At Oceanside Dental Excellence, we don’t do things that way. […]
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 […]
Toothache Relief at Oceanside Dental Excellence in Oceanside
A toothache is probably the most common dental problem. However, they have multiple causes. A toothache can come on gradually–or attack with full force. 1. You sip a cold drink and–bam!–tooth pain. When a cavity has eroded enamel it eventually hits the layer underneath. This is called the dentin. This layer is softer than enamel […]
