A cosmetic surgeon has specialized schooling in addition to the training a general surgeon completes. Likewise, a cosmetic dentist has completed rigorous courses in addition to dental school. Our team at Oceanside Dental Excellence in Vista has had extensive training in cosmetic smile enhancements. Teeth whitening, crowns, porcelain veneers, and dental bonding are some of the common […]
Retaining Brightness After Teeth Whitening Treatment
If you decide to beautify your smile with a professional teeth whitening treatment, you want the results to last as long as possible. Unfortunately, the same things that stained your teeth prior to the treatment can stain them after the treatment. Over time, common staining will occur. To help slow down that process, Oceanside Dental […]
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 […]
Quirky Dental Facts That May Surprise You
In today’s Oceanside Dental Excellence post, we share some fun facts about dentistry. Enjoy! Before there was formal dental training and licensing, barbers often performed dental procedures. But did you know that blacksmiths also moonlighted as dentists?1 How would you like your dental visit to involve tools used to hammer hot metal? The Mayans were […]
Oceanside Parents: Do You Know AAP Recommendations?
In this post from Oceanside Dental Excellence, we have a vital message for new parents or parents-to-be. For years, the American Academy of Pediatrics advised parents to begin children’s dentist visits before the third birthday. But under revised guidelines, the AAP and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry tell parents to take their toddler to a […]
Does Whitening Toothpaste Work?
Are yellowing teeth getting you down? If so, you are not alone! Teeth whitening is one of the most-requested procedures here at Oceanside Dental Excellence. There are a lot of commercially available products that say they can brighten your teeth. You’ll find a wide selection of whitening toothpastes at any grocery store. How do they […]
