The Benefits of an Orthodontic Growth Appliance

Categories: Orthodontics
growth appliance

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Orthodontics can do much more than straighten teeth using braces or clear aligner therapy. Here at Ebrahimian Integrative Dentistry, we practice functional orthodontics. This method of treatment can guide teeth into their preferred alignment just as traditional orthodontic treatment like braces or Invisalign. However, functional orthodontics also can improve the […]

Answering your Questions about Sedation Dentistry

Categories: General Dentistry
sedation questions

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Does the thought of going to the dentist make you nervous, fearful, even outright terrified? If so, then sedation dentistry may be right for you. Sedation dentistry helps to calm patients who are anxious or frightened about seeing the dentist, or ease the symptoms of pre-existing conditions that may complicate […]

What Can your Mouth Tell you about your Sleep?

Categories: Oral Health
mouth and sleep

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA It is estimated that obstructive sleep apnea affects roughly 25 million people in the United States. Although anyone of any age can develop this sleep breathing disorder, it is more prevalent among men than women. Lifestyle choices and heredity also can play factors in someone’s susceptibility to sleep apnea. So […]

The Link between Migraines and your Dental Health

Categories: Oral Health
migraines

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Migraines are a debilitating condition that affects more than 39 million people in the United States. As anyone who’s ever had a migraine knows, these crippling headaches can strike with no warning and last from hours to days, with symptoms ranging from light- and sound-sensitivity to nausea and visual disturbances. […]

I had Braces as a Kid, so Why are My Teeth Crooked Again?

Categories: Orthodontics
braces as kid

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Anyone who wore braces as a teenager remembers the thrill of the braces being removed, revealing a perfectly aligned smile. It can be very disappointing if, years after orthodontic treatment, the teeth begin to shift or move back to their original, misaligned positions. This is called oral relapse, and it […]

Does your Mouth always Feel Dry? Find out Why that’s a Concern

Categories: Oral Health
dry mouth

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Dry mouth or xerostomia is a condition that can affect anyone of any age, although mouth breathers, the elderly, and individuals with certain medical conditions may experience dry mouth more than others. You might not pay too much attention to the issue if you experience frequent dry mouth, although it […]

Achieve a Sparkling Smile with Safe Bleaching

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
sparkling smile

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Over time and with age, our smiles can become dingy, dull and stained. This adds years to our faces and can make us self-conscious about our smiles, which can directly impact our self-confidence. This lack of confidence can negatively impact our personal and professional lives in several ways. Many people […]

Get a Permanently Whiter Smile with Veneers

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
teeth after veneers

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA We feel our best when we believe we look our best, and a confident, radiant smile plays a key role in that. But over time and because of various factors, our teeth can become stained or dingy. To combat this, many of our patients turn to professional teeth whitening. It’s […]

Avoid these 5 things if you have dental implants

Categories: Dental Implants
avoid sticky foods

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Getting dental implants is a significant investment in your smile and it’s no wonder you’d want to protect your new pearly whites. While dental implants are designed to last the long haul with normal chewing and wear and tear, there are a few things you should avoid in an effort […]