Pediatric Dentistry

Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley CA Usually when we think of sleep apnea — a condition marked by interruptions in breathing during sleep — we think of the loud snoring associated with it and the continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines used to treat it. Rarely do we think about sleep apnea in children. But […]

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA It’s crucial to be observant to detect our children’s physical or psychological changes. However, some symptoms are not as evident but are indications that the child might be developing a disorder or have delayed growth and development. An example is autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and its effects on tongue thrust. […]

SANTA CRUZ, SCOTTS VALLEY CA Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects children much like it does adults. The condition happens when the throat muscles relax during sleep and partially or completely block the airway, making it difficult to breathe. The most common symptom of OSA in children and adults is snoring. The sound that snoring makes […]

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Bedwetting can be an embarrassing problem, especially for older children, and it can be frustrating for parents who feel they are powerless to help. Also called nocturnal enuresis, bedwetting is a common childhood issue that can persist into adolescence and sometimes even into adulthood. Recent research has revealed a surprising […]

SANTA CRUZ, SCOTTS VALLEY CA Parents worry about their children’s thumb-sucking habits. Concerned parents want to know how thumb-sucking affects oral health and how to stop it. Thumb-sucking is a natural habit that babies use as a means of self-soothing. Fortunately, according to the American Dental Association, most children stop between ages two and four. […]

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Even though thumb sucking is a normal reaction for newborns and toddlers that may start while the baby’s in the womb, doing so for an extended period can cause a variety of oral health issues. At Ebrahimian Integrative Dentistry, our goal is for your young one to have a healthy […]

SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ, CA For decades, advertisements and doctors have encouraged new parents to incorporate mushy rice cereal and food from a pouch into their baby’s diet between 4 to 6 months of age. It’s around this age that babies develop the ability to swallow solid food, and experts believe that parents should introduce […]

SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ CA Parents often enter dental offices with concerns about their child’s thumb-sucking or pacifier use at different ages. Although it may seem to be a harmless act, the habit could cause long-term problems with the development of the child’s teeth and mouth, resulting in additional complications. Therefore, your Scotts Valley family […]

SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ CA Back teeth, like molars have deep crevices that trap food and bacteria. Left in these deep crevices, those food particles become a breeding ground for bacteria that cause cavities. This often is the case for children because they tend to not brush their teeth well. Sealants are a way to […]

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Is your child afraid of visiting the dentist or doctor? Are you nervous for your child because this is their first appointment and you don’t know how it will go? If you answered yes these questions, then Ebrahimian Integrative Dentistry is here to help you and your child create positive […]