Hello! Today’s post examines eruption charts. An eruption chart is simply a listing of the different types of teeth in the mouth and when, on average, they come out, or ‘erupt’ from the gums. An eruption chart tells you when you can expect baby teeth to erupt and fall out. Dentists use these charts to […]
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’ […]
What To Do In Case Of A Dental Emergency
Many Oceanside residents will experience at least one tooth emergency in their life. Many types of activity including sports can accidentally dislodge a crown or produce the sudden pain caused by an abscess or break a wire on your braces. In the case of a dental emergency, it is important to see your Oceanside dentist […]
Replace Old Silver Fillings
Superficial cuts in the skin disappear without a trace, infections are treated with antibiotics, and broken bones mend. Our teeth, unfortunately, can’t regenerate. That’s why the team at Oceanside Dental Excellence serving Oceanside, Vista, Camp Pendleton, Cardiff, Bonsall, and Fallbrook strongly emphasizes preventative dentistry. MAINTAIN GOOD DENTAL HYGIENE Brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss […]
Don’t Let Stress Hurt Your Smile
The team at Oceanside Dental Excellence has noticed more and more patients with stress-related dental issues. Oceanside men and women may not think about it, but stress can do a number on your oral health. CANKER AND COLD SORES Cold sores are a symptom of the herpes simplex virus. Scientists don’t know exactly what causes […]
Your Dentist Does A Lot More Than Fill Cavities
You might think of Oceanside Dental Excellence when you think about getting your teeth cleaned in Vista. Most individuals know that they can go to their dentist for toothaches, cleanings, and bleeding gums (not to mention cosmetic dentistry procedures such as a smile makeover), but there are some lesser-known oral concerns that your dentist can […]
