Pediatric Dentistry

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 […]

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA As parents, you want the best for your children. You want to keep them happy and healthy in every way—including by protecting their smiles. However, some of the things you learned as children when it comes to dental health and hygiene have become outdated. Parents and first-time parents, in particular, […]

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Parents these days seem more aware than ever about how important it is for their child to practice good oral hygiene, receive fluoride treatments, and visit their dentist for checkups and cleanings. While cavity-free dental visits is a good goal, today’s blog isn’t about that, it’s about other less common […]

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA If your child snores at night, this may seem harmless and even cute. In actuality, snoring in children is never a normal behavior and could be considered a warning sign of a serious sleep breathing disorder called obstructive sleep apnea. Luckily, certain Scotts Valley dentists like the ones on staff […]

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Most babies suck their thumbs or fingers. This usually is seen as an endearing or precocious habit that most children have broken by the time they begin school. Did you know, however, that prolonged thumb sucking could cause dental damage? In this blog, your Los Gatos family dentists at Ebrahimian […]