General Dentistry

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Everyone needs dental care at some point. Whether you get a toothache, have a cavity, or need a tooth pulled, going to the dentist is inevitable. Hopefully, however, you already are getting those twice-yearly dental cleanings and checkups, which helps protect your oral health and makes it less likely that […]

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA We hate to break it to you, but even if you are diligent about your dental hygiene and avoid tooth decay, you still may end up needing dental work. Why? Because of tooth sensitivity, caused by the erosion of your tooth enamel. Your family dentists in Scotts Valley at Ebrahimian […]

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Approximately 77 percent of the American population has some form of private dental insurance, according to data compiled by the National Association of Dental Plans. Are you one of them? Having dental insurance can be a comfort, but you still will have to keep track of factors, such as deductibles, […]

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Restorative dentistry has come a long way in recent decades, providing patients with natural-looking results that function well, and that blend in with their smile. But, even some of the best-made restorations won’t last forever. If you have a crown that is more than a decade old, it may be […]

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Metal (also known as amalgam) fillings have been used for decades to repair cavities. If you are an adult, chances are you probably have one or several of these silver fillings in your back teeth. Many dental practices operating at the forefront of their field no longer offer metal fillings […]

Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA Thanksgiving is a time to gather with friends and family, enjoy food, and count your blessings. What are you thankful for? Showing gratitude for the good things in your life is important. At Ebrahimian Integrative Dentistry, we believe in the mouth-body connection—that good oral health plays a huge role […]

Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA Once every six months is the recommended time for getting professional dental cleanings. Everyone, even those that take good care of their teeth every day, accumulates plaque and tartar buildup on their teeth. So, routine dental cleanings are a necessary part of maintaining a healthy smile. But, what exactly […]

Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA Seemingly insignificant dental problems such as a chipped tooth, tender gums, or tooth sensitivity are often ignored completely or put off, leaving the problem to fester into something much more severe. Dental problems can range from an inconvenience to downright painful and debilitating. Although you might think those inconvenient […]

Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA When you get your teeth cleaned at the dentist’s office, the hygienist probably pokes your gums and reads off numbers, and then records those findings in your chart. What exactly is the hygienist doing? It is called probing, which is done so by the hygienist during your cleaning appointment. […]