What’s Making you Snore?

Categories: Sleep Disorders
what makes you snore

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Nearly 37 million people in the U.S. snore regularly. Are you one of them? How about your partner or a family member? Snoring is a sign that your body isn’t getting enough air while you sleep. Additionally, it disrupts your sleep cycle, which is why obstructive sleep apnea sufferers often […]

5 Questions to Ask Your Santa Cruz Family Dentist

Categories: General Dentistry
questions to ask dentist

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Do you have an upcoming dentist appointment? If so, it’s always worth the time to sit down and make a list of questions you may have had for our family dentist in Santa Cruz since your last appointment six months ago. In the event you haven’t thought of questions to […]

What Kind of Treatments do Cosmetic Dentists Provide?

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
cosmetic dentist

SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ, CA If you’re thinking about upgrading your smile, cosmetic dentistry is an excellent choice. Whether you want to brighten your smile or need a complete smile makeover to address multiple aesthetic concerns, our Scotts Valley cosmetic dentists can help. But you may not know where to start or how to go […]

Why do I get Headaches when Playing Video Games?

Categories: TMJ/TMD
headache playing video games

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Video gaming is a multi-billion-dollar industry. Playing video games is common among social gatherings, and can be played online or solo. You may find pleasure in gaming during your spare time. But do you ever experience headaches while playing video games? If so, you shouldn’t ignore it. Today on the […]

Make a Better First Impression with Cosmetic Dentistry

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
better first impression

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Whoever said you never get a second chance to make a first impression obviously never had a smile makeover! A smile is usually the first thing someone notices about another person. It’s the universal sign of happiness, friendliness and approachability. A beautiful smile can help you feel much more confident […]

Am I Eligible for a Dental Implant?

Categories: Dental Implants
dental implants

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA A missing tooth or a tooth that needs to be extracted because of decay can be a source of embarrassment. Thankfully, advancements in technology have led our cosmetic dental practice in Santa Cruz to be able to offer a revolutionary permanent replacement option for missing teeth. Known as dental implants, […]

4 Oral Hygiene Habits you Shouldn’t Skip

Categories: General Dentistry
oral hygiene

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Good oral hygiene is paramount to a healthy smile, and your overall health. Poor oral health may increase your risk of several chronic conditions, including heart disease, stroke, insulin resistance and dementia. Why does this occur? Because oral bacteria can lead to systemic inflammation, a chronic stressor on the immune […]

Is Professional Teeth Whitening Right for Me?

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
teeth whitening

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA After years of enjoying stain-causing food and beverages, such as tomato sauces, dark berries, red wine, dark soda and coffee, our teeth can start to look yellow or dingy. A professional teeth whitening treatment — which is our most requested cosmetic procedure — can reverse this staining and years of […]

Improving your Smile with Veneers in Santa Cruz

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
veneers

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Have you heard of veneers and wondered if they may be right for you and your smile? Many people are turning to veneers to correct flaws in their teeth and smile, such as chipped, cracked, discolored, slightly misaligned or gapped teeth. Our cosmetic dentist in Santa Cruz is sharing on […]