What Can your Mouth Tell you about your Sleep?

Categories: Oral Health
mouth and sleep

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA It is estimated that obstructive sleep apnea affects roughly 25 million people in the United States. Although anyone of any age can develop this sleep breathing disorder, it is more prevalent among men than women. Lifestyle choices and heredity also can play factors in someone’s susceptibility to sleep apnea. So […]

The Link between Migraines and your Dental Health

Categories: Oral Health
migraines

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Migraines are a debilitating condition that affects more than 39 million people in the United States. As anyone who’s ever had a migraine knows, these crippling headaches can strike with no warning and last from hours to days, with symptoms ranging from light- and sound-sensitivity to nausea and visual disturbances. […]

I had Braces as a Kid, so Why are My Teeth Crooked Again?

Categories: Orthodontics
braces as kid

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Anyone who wore braces as a teenager remembers the thrill of the braces being removed, revealing a perfectly aligned smile. It can be very disappointing if, years after orthodontic treatment, the teeth begin to shift or move back to their original, misaligned positions. This is called oral relapse, and it […]

Does your Mouth always Feel Dry? Find out Why that’s a Concern

Categories: Oral Health
dry mouth

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Dry mouth or xerostomia is a condition that can affect anyone of any age, although mouth breathers, the elderly, and individuals with certain medical conditions may experience dry mouth more than others. You might not pay too much attention to the issue if you experience frequent dry mouth, although it […]

Steps to Maintain your Bright, White Smile

Categories: General Dentistry
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Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley CA Were you naturally gifted with a beautiful mouth of bright, white teeth? Did you recently undergo a professional whitening treatment in our Santa Cruz cosmetic dentist’s office? Either way, you’ve worked hard for those pearly whites, and it’s our job to help you maintain your results. So, how do […]

Could Sleep Apnea be a Side Effect of your Medication?

Categories: Sleep Disorders
medication

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Obstructive sleep apnea is a severe sleep breathing disorder that can affect individuals of any age, gender or body type. Certain factors can raise or lower your risk of sleep apnea, such as weight and whether or not you drink alcohol, but did you know that what medication you take […]

Cross Off Something from your Dental Wish List

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Wishlist

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA We would like to begin this latest blog entry by asking a couple of questions. When was the last time you did something for yourself? Are you happy with the appearance of your smile? Cosmetic dentistry makes it possible to transform the way your smile looks, while also representing an […]

Treating your TMJ Disorder can be Life-Changing

Categories: TMJ/TMD
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Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Nothing can impact your life like living with chronic pain. It can negatively affect your ability to work and go about your daily routine. Pain can hinder your relationships with friends, family and coworkers.  and even hinder your ability to rest. Temporomandibular disorder has symptoms that can vary widely from […]

Why Sleeping more isn’t the Answer for Sleep Apnea

Categories: Sleep Disorders
sleeping more

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Sleep apnea is a sleep-breathing disorder in which the sufferer wakes up throughout the night even though they are usually unaware of these events. This disorder is characterized by pauses in breathing in which the brain wakes up, disrupting the deep stage of the sleep cycle, to signal the body […]