During consultations at Oceanside Dental Excellence, we are often asked about the success rate of tooth implants. In case you are unfamiliar with dental implants, first let’s review what they are. What is a Dental Implant? A permanent dental implant is a permanent replacement tooth root. It is anchored into the jaw and eventually integrates […]
Does Your Teen Feel Wisdom Teeth Coming In?
65 percent of people who detect wisdom teeth notice them in their late teens or early twenties. At Oceanside Dental Excellence, we help our teen patients with their wisdom teeth issues. Why are wisdom teeth often extracted? There are several reasons… 1. Wisdom teeth can damage adjacent teeth and nerves. 2. Most jaws (both youth’ […]
Are Dentures Inevitable?
Are you one of the fortunate Vista people with healthy teeth? Would you like to keep them healthy for the rest of your life? Some Oceanside residents believe that keeping their teeth healthy into the golden years is unlikely if not impossible. At Oceanside Dental Excellence, we are happy to assure you that this is […]
Tooth Bleaching Fact And Fiction
You have probably seen ads for bleaching products contain terms such as “white bright,” “22 carbamide peroxide” and “peroxide teeth.” How do you separate tooth bleaching fact from fiction? Some tooth whitening dentists will guarantee fantastic results for any patient that desires a whiter smile. At Oceanside Dental Excellence, we only recommend tooth bleaching for […]
Unexplained Headaches Or Jaw Pain?
Hello! I’m Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth, DDS, of Oceanside Dental Excellence in Oceanside. I have been practicing quality general and cosmetic dentistry since 2018. Today’s post focuses on malocclusion or a bad bite. Malocclusion is the dental term for a problem in the way your top and bottom teeth come together. You have probably heard […]
The Oceanside Dental Excellence Guide To Teeth Whitening
So you want to whiten your teeth? It’s a cost-effective way to enhance your smile, look younger, and feel more confident when you interact with people in business or social settings. Here are 5 things Oceanside Dental Excellence recommends when it comes to teeth whitening: Meet with your dentist for a consultation first. There are […]
