Keeping your teeth clean is a critical factor in maintaining a beautiful smile. One of the advantages of visiting your dentist commonly is receiving a thorough teeth cleaning and a review of your brushing behaviors. Your Partner in Oral Health Our dental hygienist can professionally clean and polish your teeth at your bi-annual dental check-up. […]
Reinvent Yourself With A Smile Makeover
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 […]
5 Smile Makeover Questions For Oceanside Smiles
If you are considering a multi-procedure smile transformation or extensive restorative dental work, here are four considerations: All At Once Or Over Time? At Oceanside Dental Excellence, our smile makeover patients can often receive several (or all) procedures in one visit. It all depends on the specific services needed to achieve your perfect smile. Drs. […]
Save Your Breath
Today’s post focuses on a problem experienced by many people – bad breath. Bad breath, or halitosis, has several causes. The most common cause is inadequate oral hygiene. Often, halitosis develops midday arising from the inability to brush teeth between meals. Small food fragments on the teeth, gums, and tongue grow bacteria. The wastes of […]
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 […]