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Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA Are you experiencing unexplained pains in your jaw joints? You could have temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). For years, TMD has been treated by jaw surgery. Luckily, there is a non-surgical alternative! Treatment for TMD can be as comfortable and convenient as wearing a custom made orthotic. TMD is a condition in which the jaw …
Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA You brush and floss your teeth regularly, and you never miss a dental checkup, yet your teeth still are not in the best of shape. What gives? Many people often disregard the fact that their diet significantly impacts their oral health. Here are some foods that can help keep your teeth healthy, and foods …
Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA A recent growing movement is steering patients away from amalgam fillings. Old metal fillings contain mercury, and studies have linked many health-related conditions to these silver fillings. If you have some of these silver fillings, they release mercury vapors every time you bite or chew, which can enter your bloodstream and travel throughout your …
Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA One of the more common concerns we hear when it comes to the appearance of someone’s smile is the presence of gaps between teeth. Many people want the spaces closed, and there are different ways to do that. Critical things to consider before you decide to close the spaces. Think of the size of …
If you’ve ever wondered whether your child’s face is growing favorably, you can find out with a very easy test. And if caught early enough, there is a solution that can help guide your child’s facial growth so that you can help prevent later orthodontic work and optimize facial esthetics by addressing problems such as a deep overbite, an under-bite, mouth breathing and other problems that can possibly affect long …
Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA As dentists, we are most often focused on the health of the teeth and gums. But one of the most important parts of your mouth is actually the tongue! From birth, the tongue is largely responsible for an infant’s ability to latch during breastfeeding. The development of a proper swallow during breast feeding then …
Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA If you experience anxiety, runny/stuffy nose, asthma, fatigue, insomnia, heart problems, and even obesity, you may be falling victim to one of the most rarely identified obstacles to optimal health: over-breathing. The vast majority of us take in far too much air than required, typically by mouth breathing, which can contribute to or even …
Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA One of the more common concerns we hear when it comes to the appearance of someone’s smile is the presence of gaps between teeth. Many people want the spaces closed, and there are different ways to do that. However, there are some critical things to consider before you decide to close the spaces. Think …
Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA Fortunate are people who recognize and benefit from an opportunity that presents itself in a window of limited time in their lifetime. How does this relate to our health? We just attended the conference of International Association of Facial Growth Guidance (IAFGG) held in Calgary, Canada. The meeting was attended by orthodontists, general dentists, …
Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA We recently attended the inaugural conference of the North American Association for Facial Orthotropics (NAAFO) held in Chicago. We always hope to come away with interesting and pertinent information that can make a positive difference in our lives and those we serve. For me, it came through not only the lecture material that was …
