Myofunctional Therapy

SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ, CA Have you ever heard someone referred to as a “mouth breather” or been called that yourself? This is usually a negative term meant to insult someone’s intelligence. In reality, mouth breathing is an unconscious habit that has nothing to do with how smart you are. Mouth breathing represents a silent […]

SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ CA Myofunctional therapy is a type of physical therapy that retrains the mouth and tongue muscles to function correctly and maintain proper form while at rest. It is a successful therapy for treating orofacial myofunctional disorders in patients of all ages. Even for adults, myofunctional therapy can reverse years of poor […]

SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ CA Tongue thrust is an orofacial myofunctional disorder classified as improper tongue function. In cases of tongue thrust, the tongue moves through or pushes against the front teeth (instead of in a wave-like motion on the roof of the mouth) when swallowing. Correct swallowing patterns typically develop around age 7 or […]

SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ CA Finding out you have a cavity when visiting the dentist can be disheartening, especially when you are diligent in your oral health care regimen. Trying to figure out how you got the cavity even though you brush your teeth twice daily, floss your teeth once a day, and regularly visit […]

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Parents, have you ever paid attention to the way your child breathes? If your child is breathing frequently through the mouth, he or she could be dealing with a host of different health consequences that could affect their oral health, their success in school, their emotions, and even change their […]

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA At Ebrahimian Integrative Dentistry, we believe that maintaining a high level of oral health is crucial to your overall wellness. Due to this commitment, we offer a wide range of services, including myofunctional therapy. You may have heard about myofunctional therapy, but have questions about treatment of this kind and […]

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Do you know what tongue thrust is? Tongue thrust occurs when the tongue presses too far forward in the mouth. Living with tongue thrust can cause problems with the alignment of your child’s teeth that require orthodontic treatment in Scotts Valley to resolve. Read on to learn more about tongue […]

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Many kids develop misaligned or crooked teeth, and later end up in braces or other forms of orthodontics to straighten their teeth. It seems like most adolescents and teens end up in braces, but what if we told you this could be prevented? Myofunctional therapists in Scotts Valley at Ebrahimian […]

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Whether you are competing in a sport at a high level, or you are just a weekend warrior who participates on a recreational basis, there’s a secret to raising your A game: shut your mouth. Read on as Drs. Max and Ariana Ebrahimian explain why a closed mouth can improve […]

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Do you know what causes cavities? Most people would respond with facts such as not taking care of one’s teeth, or consuming too much sugar, but there’s another culprit that you probably never thought of – breathing. Of course, breathing is a necessary part of life, but it’s not the […]