Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA The world has morning people. Then there’s the rest of us. Is any sound more annoying than an alarm clock in the morning when you’re sleeping peacefully? How many of us hit “snooze” more than once every morning before finally dragging ourselves out of bed? No one wants to feel […]
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Smiling Through Retirement: The Importance of Dental Care for Seniors
Categories: Oral Health
SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ CA Dental health care is an integral component of overall wellness for people of any age, particularly as we get older. Unfortunately, seniors too often neglect their oral health, leading to serious health complications down the road. Retirement can create unique challenges when it comes to managing dental health care. This […]
What’s the Problem with a Tongue Tie?
Categories: Tongue Tie
Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz CA A tongue tie is a common condition apparent at birth that results in the underside of the tongue being tethered to the floor of the mouth, restricting the tongue’s movement. There are different degrees of tongue ties and some result in more severe symptoms than lesser classes of tongue ties. […]
Don’t Roll the Dice on Mail-Order Orthodontics
Categories: Orthodontics
Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz CA Thanks to scientific advances, orthodontic treatment is more convenient and accessible than ever. Today, you have the option of receiving orthodontics without ever visiting a dentist–through a mail-order orthodontic company. These companies advertise the ability to send orthodontic treatment directly to your home, without the hassle of in-person appointments. If […]
It’s Not Too Late to Start New Dental Habits
Categories: Oral Health
Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA If you’ve been neglecting your dental health for a while, or if busy schedules or dental anxiety has kept you out of your dentist’s chair, we want to assure you that we can always do something to help, and it’s never too late to get your dental health back on […]
Causes of Bad Breath
Categories: Oral Health
Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Bad breath — also called halitosis — can have several underlying causes, but in many cases, the culprit is poor oral hygiene. Of course, eating strong-smelling foods like those containing garlic and onions … or drinking strong beverages like coffee … will cause smelly breath, but this is usually temporary. […]
Is Dry Mouth Cause for Concern?
Categories: Oral Health
SANTA CRUZ, SCOTTS VALLEY CA Saliva glands are exactly what they sound like: glands in the mouth that produce saliva. We don’t give much thought or credit to saliva, but it’s incredibly important to physical health, including dental health. Saliva aids in the digestion process by lubricating food and washing away food particles. It also […]
Worst Foods for Your Dental Health
Categories: General Dentistry
SANTA CRUZ, SCOTTS VALLEY CA When thinking about some of the worst foods in terms of their oral health impact, most people automatically say sugar is the worst culprit. But did you know that it’s not just sugar that’s bad for your oral health? While sugar is bad for your teeth, there are also other […]
Satisfying a Sweet Tooth Without Compromising Oral Health
Categories: General Dentistry
SANTA CRUZ, SCOTTS VALLEY CA When we’re hit with the craving to indulge in something sweet, hardly anything is going to satisfy it like confections: chocolate, candy, cake and cookies … oh my! At the same time, nothing wreaks havoc on our teeth like sugar. Bacteria in our mouths literally live and thrive off sugar. […]
How Long Does Cosmetic Dentistry Last?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
SANTA CRUZ, SCOTTS VALLEY CA When you invest in your smile, it only makes sense that you’d want to know how long that investment will last. While the answer to that depends on several factors — including how well you care for your investment at home — our Scotts Valley dentists share on the blog […]
