What Other Health Conditions are Associated with Dental Care

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SANTA CRUZ, SCOTTS VALLEY CA There are many reasons why proper dental care is important. One of these is easy to see, because it involves something easy to see: the smile. Making sure that teeth are clean, cared for, and properly aligned will result in a smile that is straight and white. Furthermore, excellent dental […]

What Facial Asymmetry has to do with Overall Health and Wellness

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SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ CA Upper airways resistance syndrome, improper tongue rest posture, and snoring are obstacles to proper breathing, as well as facial asymmetry. The result is disruptions in your normal sleep cycle, which increases your risk of health complications, an uneven bite, and sometimes TMJ disorder. Your upper jaw development, or maxillary growth, is […]

Bad Teeth might be ruining your Weight Loss Goals

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Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Have you recently gained weight? Maybe you’ve been struggling to shed some extra pounds. Either situation can be extremely frustrating. You can diet and exercise and still struggle to meet your weight-loss goals. Scotts Valley dentists at Ebrahimian Integrative Dentistry know a contributing factor that could be increasing your weight […]

Tips to Help Families Deal with Stress during COVID-19

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Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Stress and anxiety can take a toll on your health, especially during a crisis like the coronavirus pandemic. Symptoms of stress could include changes in sleeping or eating patterns, fear and worry about family or other loved ones, or worsening of chronic health problems. Your emergency dentists in Los Gatos […]

Best Foods to Eat (and what to avoid) for a Healthy Immune System

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Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA The world is in a critical time as the coronavirus or COVID-19 is spreading across the globe. Some people are worried about their health and how the coronavirus could affect them. Keeping your immune system strong by supporting it with healthy foods could help boost your immune system and maintain […]

Benefits of following an Oral-systemic Wellness Program

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Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA What do heart disease, dementia, and diabetes have in common? These are all chronic conditions that can threaten your way of life, harm your overall health, and have complications that actually could be fatal. And if you want to prevent developing these three issues, you need to make sure your […]

Going to the Dentist may Lower your Risk of Cancer

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Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Most people feel some degree of nervousness or fear at the prospect of going to the dentist. If you are one of these people, you should still go see your dentist. After all, it could save your life! Medical research continues to show a link between the health of your […]

Tired of getting Sick? Stop Smoking!

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Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA We already are aware of the many health danger of smoking, and the fact that tobacco use is one of the worst things for your teeth and gums. It increases the risk of gum disease, which inevitably means you’re more likely to lose your teeth. In fact, smokers have about […]

Protect your Teeth With This Diet

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Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA You brush and floss your teeth regularly, and you never miss a dental checkup, yet your teeth still are not in the best of shape. What gives? Many people often disregard the fact that their diet significantly impacts their oral health. Here are some foods that can help keep […]

A Safer Alternative for Fillings

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Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA A recent growing movement is steering patients away from amalgam fillings. Old metal fillings contain mercury, and studies have linked many health-related conditions to these silver fillings. If you have some of these silver fillings, they release mercury vapors every time you bite or chew, which can enter your […]