Myofunctional Therapy

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 […]

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Most kids seem to end up needing braces at some point in time. Crooked or gapped teeth seem to be the norm these days, and parents want the best for their children, which is why getting braces to correct the issue is usually the obvious choice. What if there was […]

Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA For a highly trained dentist, reading lips is about more than interpreting what a person is saying. Your Scotts Valley oral health experts at Ebrahimian Integrative Dentistry can “read” your lips and identify many problems with your oral health even before you open your mouth. Our dentists, Drs. Max […]

Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA These days, most orthodontic routines involve the standard process of braces, which include brackets and wires, often elastics, and sometimes, additional devices to assist in the repositioning of the teeth or jaws. However, there is one aspect of your child’s orthodontic treatment in Scotts Valley that may be missing […]

Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley, CA The health and well-being of your child are affected by food choice, sleep, and medical care but did you know that your child also could be impacted by the way they breathe? For example, if your child frequently breathes through their mouth, then it could have a negative effect […]

Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA Cases of obstructive sleep apnea are on the rise in America. The National Sleep Foundation estimates that more than 18 million people in the United States suffer from the sleep breathing disorder, which occurs when the airway becomes partially or completely blocked when a person sleeps, ultimately depriving the […]