Have you lost one or more of your teeth? It’s a lot different than when you lost your baby teeth way back in the day. Unfortunately, these don’t grow back. At La Costa Dental Excellence, we’re ready to help you. If you have had teeth extracted or if your teeth are compromised by staining, decay, chipping, or brittle aging, then it’s time to visit Doctor Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth at La Costa Dental Excellence. Since 1988, we’ve built a practice teeming with experience, filled with kindness, flowing with a gentle touch, and carrying all the wisdom of experienced professionals. When it come ..read more

Are you thinking of trading your traditional dentures for implant-stabilized dentures? At La Costa Dental Excellence, we know how inconvenient traditional dentures can be. Implant-retained or implant-stabilized dentures both provide various merits over standard dentures. Secure in the mouth—no slipping Provides up to 100% natural chewing function Upper denture doesn’t cover as much of the palate This helps patients taste food more easily. (Hooray!) More comfortable When dentures are fixed in place, they don’t slip around, allowing the wearer to feel more self-confident in social or profession ..read more

Are you experiencing discomfort or complications due to your wisdom teeth? La Costa Dental Excellence is here to provide comprehensive wisdom tooth extraction services to patients in Encinitas, Carlsbad, and beyond. Let’s explore why wisdom teeth can cause problems and how our expert team can help. Understanding Wisdom Teeth Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, typically emerge during late adolescence or early adulthood. While some individuals may have sufficient room for their wisdom teeth to grow in naturally, others may experience complications. When a wisdom tooth becomes impacted, it ..read more

When Doctor Stephen and Kimberly Dankworth walk into the room, you frequently feel the atmosphere kick up a notch. Here at La Costa Dental Excellence, we see patients for anything from fillings to sedation dentistry to cleaning requests. Having your teeth cleaned can be just as critical as addressing cavities and taking care of sedation dentistry needs. Doctor Dankworth treats every patient like a celebrity to be revered for just being themselves and doing their best with oral hygiene. Well-versed in porcelain veneers, general dentistry, Invisalign, sedation dentistry, implant-supported dentu ..read more

At La Costa Dental Excellence, we know that the condition of your teeth can have a significant impact on your quality of life. Denture wearers understand this all too well. The path from dental health to a toothless mouth is downhill. Tooth decay and gum disease are painful. Treatment such as fillings and root canals can strain the budget. If the teeth can’t be saved, tooth extraction brings more physical and psychological pain. Extraction can result in bone recession. The Drawbacks of Dentures While dentures are superior to having no teeth at all, they certainly come with a plethora of downs ..read more

One of the easiest ways to enhance your smile cosmetically is through teeth whitening. Whitening teeth is a fairly simple, non-invasive method to improve your overall appearance and bring confidence to your daily interactions with people. Before beginning the procedure of teeth whitening, La Costa Dental Excellence recommends each patient meet with their dentist for a consultation. A dental consultation will help you determine which whitening method is best for you. We can also discuss foods and habits, such as smoking, that you can avoid to keep your teeth whiter longer.” While visiting with ..read more

Don’t like your teeth? We invite you to consider a smile makeover with La Costa Dental Excellence. 1. Look and feel younger. 2. Improve your oral health. 3. Increase your confidence. 4. Smile all the time! Hello, I am Doctor Dankworth. Welcome to my dental blog. I serve my patients at La Costa Dental Excellence which is located at 7730 Rancho Santa Fe Rd Ste 106 in Carlsbad, California. I have been practicing general and cosmetic dentistry since 1988. There are exciting developments in the field of cosmetic dentistry. During my career, I have become proficient in a wide variety of advanced de ..read more

In the realm of modern dentistry, composite fillings, as championed by La Costa Dental Excellence, are steadily supplanting traditional amalgam fillings, offering a host of advantages that extend beyond aesthetics. Whether you’re sporting metal fillings or contemplating your next dental procedure, understanding this material revolution is crucial. Advantages of Composites: Composite fillings, comprised of powdered glass and acrylic resin, provide a natural appearance and bond directly to the tooth, preserving a healthy structure during placement. Their versatility in repairing various dental i ..read more

Many Carlsbad cosmetic dentistry patients with a gummy smile undergo crown lengthening surgery to bring proper balance and symmetry to their smile. Gum tissue and, in some cases, bone is removed to expose more of the visible part of a tooth. It is a safe procedure that does not affect healthy tooth structure. A ‘gummy smile’ is a term used to describe a smile with teeth that appear too short because an unusual amount of bone and soft tissue hide part of the crown. Our La Costa Dental Excellence cosmetic dental patients who have opted for crown lengthening love how their new perfect smile look ..read more

Most people visit the dentist about once each year. As many as forty percent of Americans see their dentist less often. Some go as long as five years between visits. At La Costa Dental Excellence, we know how important it is to see your dentist on a regular basis. Most dentists advise a visit at least every six months. Here are six great reasons to visit your dentist more frequently. 1. Oral Cancer Detection That’s right: cancer detection. Not many people think about the risk of getting cancer in their mouth or throat. Patients with oral cancer have a far better prognosis when it’s detected e ..read more