Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley CA Usually when we think of sleep apnea — a condition marked by interruptions in breathing during sleep — we think of the loud snoring associated with it and the continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines used to treat it. Rarely do we think about sleep apnea in children. But […]
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5 Common Questions about Biological Dentistry
Categories: General Dentistry
Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley CA As people become more health-conscious, many are seeking out holistic and minimally invasive approaches to dental care. So what is this increasingly popular practice called biological dentistry all about? Our holistic dentist in Santa Cruz answers five of the most common questions about it today: What is biological dentistry? […]
Does My Child need to have a Tongue Tie Released?
Categories: Tongue Tie
Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley CA Can you identify your lingual frenum? This is a small piece of tissue that connects the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth. Everyone has this frenum in place but sometimes this tissue is too short and thus limits the tongue’s range of motion. When this […]
Are you Suffering from Allergies or Sleep Apnea?
Categories: Sleep Disorders
Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley CA More than 25.7% of adults in America suffer from at least one seasonal allergy. This data, which comes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, means that one out of every four adults deals with allergies. In some cases, these allergies are severe enough to affect sleep patterns, […]
Why Snoring is no Laughing Matter
Categories: Sleep Disorders
Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA It’s easy to poke fun at people for their loud, obnoxious snoring — after all, we don’t call it “sawing logs” for nothing. But snoring is actually no laughing matter. In fact, it’s oftentimes an indication of something very serious — something that can increase a person’s risk of developing […]
Is Sleep Apnea Really that Serious?
Categories: Sleep Disorders
Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Sleep apnea is a condition characterized by repeated pauses in breathing during sleep. The most common type of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which occurs when the muscles in the throat relax too much, causing a partial or complete airway blockage. The most common symptom is loud, persistent […]
How to Keep your Smile Youthful as you Age
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Even with the best oral hygiene practices, our teeth, with age, can become dingy, which can negatively affect our self-esteem. Our family dentist in Santa Cruz is sharing today some tried-and-true tips to keep your smile looking radiant and youthful at any age. Read on for more! Prioritize oral hygiene […]
Can a Tongue-Tie be Treated at any Age?
Categories: Tongue Tie
Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley CA Tongue-tied – it’s a common phrase used to describe such moments when words escape us, either due to excitement or distraction. In its more serious connotation, being tongue-tied is more than just an expression that’s commonly used to refer to people who have trouble speaking clearly. This health condition […]
Get Rid of your Headaches this Summer by Visiting the Dentist
Categories: TMJ/TMD
Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA Summer is one of the most beautiful seasons of the year as it’s the time of rebirth. However, for some, it’s a period full of chronic headaches that are extremely distressing. Not only do they interfere with your daily tasks, but they can drain your pockets by purchasing over-the-counter […]
5 Tips for a More Restful Sleep
Categories: Sleep Disorders
Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA It seems that the more we want to rest, the harder time we have getting it. But sleep — no different than drinking water and eating a balanced diet — is an important part of our overall health and well-being. Let’s look today with our sleep apnea dentist in Santa […]
