SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ CA A tongue-tie restricts the tongue’s natural movement and can lead to life-long issues if not treated early. You’re either born with a tongue tie or not. It’s not something that you can develop later in life. Frenuloplasty is the most common treatment for tongue ties, and this procedure can now […]
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Why are my Teeth Discolored, and What can I do About It?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ CA Everyone’s teeth are unique, including the color. As we age and certain lifestyle factors have a bearing on the color of our teeth. Teeth become dingy, yellow, or even gray throughout life. You probably already know that things like coffee, wine, and smoking influence the color of teeth. But did […]
Is My Kid Too Young for Braces?
Categories: Orthodontics
SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ CA Parents want the best for their children, especially when it comes to health. If your child has gapped, protruding, or crowded teeth, you may be curious about orthodontic treatment. While braces might not be recommended for your child until he or she is a little bit older, there are other […]
Scotts Valley Dentists Offer Alternative Sleep Apnea Treatment
Categories: Sleep Disorders
SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ CA After an official sleep apnea diagnosis, doctors typically prescribe a continuous positive airway pressure or CPAP machine. Studies show from one-third to over 50 percent of patients never fill the prescription or stop using their device. Those who do get the machine and use it mostly complain about the machine’s […]
Why you should get your Oral Cancer Screening this Month
Categories: Oral Health
SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ CA April is oral cancer awareness month, so what better time to discuss its warning signs and why you should get a screening. You may not think that oral cancer is common, but it’s just as deadly as any other type of cancer. Thankfully, early detection could help save your life! […]
I had Braces as a Kid. Why are my Teeth Crooked Again?
Categories: Orthodontics
Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz CA If you had braces as a kid, and now your teeth have shifted and are crooked years later, this is known as orthodontic relapse. It means your teeth didn’t remain in their new alignment after your braces were removed, and there’s a reason why. In this article, your Scotts Valley […]
Oral Hygiene Habits to Start Right Now
Categories: Oral Health
Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA We’re already several months into the year, and, likely, any new year’s resolutions are long forgotten. But that doesn’t mean it is too late to start new habits. When it comes to your health and your oral health, you’ll either pay for it now or later. Why not put […]
Is there a Cure for Sleep Apnea?
Categories: Sleep Disorders
SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ CA Sleep apnea plagues millions of people in the U.S. You might have sleep apnea and not even know it. Its symptoms range from snoring, fatigue, weight gain or inability to lose weight, mood swings, and depression, among other signs. The best way to know if you have sleep apnea is […]
What Full-Mouth Rehabilitation could do for You
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ CA Watch a TV show, a movie, or look through a magazine, and you’re going to see the same thing throughout, people with flawless-looking teeth. Very few people naturally develop a beautiful smile, but anyone can achieve the smile of their dreams through the science of cosmetic dentistry. Using state-of-the-art techniques […]
Can I Still go to the Dentist even if I don’t get the COVID Vaccine?
Categories: General Dentistry
SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ CA The coronavirus pandemic turned everyone’s world upside down. But since the introduction of the COVID-19 vaccine, hope is on the horizon. California state’s goal is to vaccinate everyone that wants the vaccine by summer 2021. Currently, frontline workers in healthcare or long-term care facilities, individuals 65 and older, and those […]
