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 […]
General Dentistry
Foods to Eat after the Winter Holidays for Good Oral and Overall Health
Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA The winter months are for staying indoors and cozying up by the fireplace with heavier meals and lots of warm, delicious comfort food. But with the holidays — and probably a few unhealthy overindulgences — now behind us, it’s time to prioritize nourishing our bodies with healthy foods. Let’s take […]
Get the Facts on Metal-Free Dentistry
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 […]
Why is Dental Care During Pregnancy so Important?
Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA If you are pregnant, whether you are a first-time parent or you already have several children, you want to provide the best care for your baby and yourself during this special time. Expectant mothers need to make sure that oral health is part of that plan of care. Failing to […]
Mouth Breathing is a Serious Problem
Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Being healthy means eating right, getting enough rest, exercising regularly and avoiding bad habits such as smoking or drinking alcohol. Did you know that the way you breathe also impacts your health and wellness? Regular breathing through the mouth can cause a host of problems, especially during childhood. We explore […]
How Nicotine Affects the Oral Microbiome
Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA We all know that smoking is bad for your health but did you know it also can devastate your teeth? Smoking can deteriorate the oral microbiome and, with it, cause severe tooth decay and the proliferation of toxins in your mouth. We explore this topic in greater detail, today on […]
Why Mercury-Safe Dentistry is a Must
Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA When someone has a cavity, there are now more options than ever for the material used to fill it. But it wasn’t too long ago that options were far more limited, and people walking around with common silver fillings can prove it! Silver fillings have been used in dentistry for […]
What is Causing my Bad Breath?
Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA There’s a reason people joke about not eating a meal that’s heavy with onions or garlic on a first date. After you digest foods such as these, or even strong beverages like coffee, they enter your bloodstream and are expelled from the lungs, causing bad breath. But that is usually […]
5 Common Questions about Biological 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? […]
Use our Sedation Methods to Conquer your Fear of the Dentist
Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley CA When you see a dentist appointment upcoming on your calendar, how does it make you feel? Nervous? Maybe even frightened? If so, you’re not alone. The majority of people feel some degree of nervousness, anxiety or even outright fear sometimes over just the prospect of going to the dentist. […]