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 […]
General Dentistry
What the Dental Hygienists Removes from your Teeth
Categories: General Dentistry
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 […]
Dental Problems: Why you Shouldn’t wait to see the Dentist
Categories: General Dentistry
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 […]
Why Does the Hygienist Poke My Gums?
Categories: General Dentistry
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. […]
