The Benefits of an Orthodontic Growth Appliance

Categories: Orthodontics
growth appliance

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Orthodontics can do much more than straighten teeth using braces or clear aligner therapy. Here at Ebrahimian Integrative Dentistry, we practice functional orthodontics. This method of treatment can guide teeth into their preferred alignment just as traditional orthodontic treatment like braces or Invisalign. However, functional orthodontics also can improve the […]

Answering your Questions about Sedation Dentistry

Categories: General Dentistry
sedation questions

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Does the thought of going to the dentist make you nervous, fearful, even outright terrified? If so, then sedation dentistry may be right for you. Sedation dentistry helps to calm patients who are anxious or frightened about seeing the dentist, or ease the symptoms of pre-existing conditions that may complicate […]

Achieve a Sparkling Smile with Safe Bleaching

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
sparkling smile

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Over time and with age, our smiles can become dingy, dull and stained. This adds years to our faces and can make us self-conscious about our smiles, which can directly impact our self-confidence. This lack of confidence can negatively impact our personal and professional lives in several ways. Many people […]

Get a Permanently Whiter Smile with Veneers

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
teeth after veneers

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA We feel our best when we believe we look our best, and a confident, radiant smile plays a key role in that. But over time and because of various factors, our teeth can become stained or dingy. To combat this, many of our patients turn to professional teeth whitening. It’s […]

Avoid these 5 things if you have dental implants

Categories: Dental Implants
avoid sticky foods

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Getting dental implants is a significant investment in your smile and it’s no wonder you’d want to protect your new pearly whites. While dental implants are designed to last the long haul with normal chewing and wear and tear, there are a few things you should avoid in an effort […]

Do I Need to have Straight Teeth before getting Veneers?

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
straight teeth

Santa Cruz  and Scotts Valley CA Veneers are a popular choice for correcting smile imperfections and boosting self-confidence. These ultra-thin porcelain or composite shells fit directly over the front of each tooth being treated to hide stains, cracks, chips, and other cosmetic issues concerning the look of teeth. But does getting veneers require that your […]

Get the Facts on Metal-Free Dentistry

Categories: General Dentistry
metal free

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA For decades, if you needed to repair damaged or decayed teeth or wanted to have your teeth straightened, it meant having a mouth full of dental – whether it entailed receiving fillings made of dental amalgam or undergoing orthodontic treatment with braces. This is no longer the case. Dental practices […]