General Dentistry

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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? […]

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. […]

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA New to root canals and you’ve heard the horror stories? If you have a pending root canal procedure, we can feel your angst from here, and we get it. That’s why we’re sharing this blog today — to help put your mind at ease. Let’s look today at all things […]

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Do you find yourself reaching for a bottle of pain relievers almost every day … or even multiple times a day? Stress or certain respiratory issues like a cold or allergies cause frequent headaches. But stress, in particular, is far too often used as an excuse for why people think […]

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA General dentists can offer cosmetic or aesthetic dentistry treatments including teeth whitening, bonding and veneers. Likewise, cosmetic dentists can offer general dentistry treatments like cleanings, fillings and tooth extractions. But most times, one or the other is better matched to the treatment you need. It’s sort of like choosing a […]

SANTA CRUZ, SCOTTS VALLEY CA Recently, Ebrahimian Integrative Dentistry became an out-of-network provider with Delta Dental. While this may sound like a bad thing if you have Delta Dental, we believe it will ultimately mean better care and long-term oral health for our patients. Here’s why we think you’ll benefit from this change. Dental insurance […]