SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ CA Dentures are a part of life for many people who suffer from total tooth loss. Your dentist may advise you to consider dentures as a viable tooth replacement option. Denture wearers everywhere regain their ability to speak, eat, and smile with confidence. Having an idea of what to expect for […]
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Going to the Dentist should be on your New Year’s Resolutions List
Categories: General Dentistry
SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ CA Your oral health is an essential piece of your overall health. Poor dental hygiene is linked to advanced medical conditions like heart disease, gum disease, bone loss, and stroke. While it’s the season of fresh starts and new beginnings, we thought it was appropriate to encourage you to add going […]
8 Oral Health Tips for Christmas
Categories: General Dentistry
SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ CA Christmas is a season where smiles abound, so it is crucial you know how to care for your teeth while spreading holiday cheer. You can indulge in your mom’s famous coffee cake or your grandmother’s homemade pie without feeling too guilty about the effects of sugar on your teeth with […]
Forget the CPAP, how Oral Appliances help Manage Sleep Apnea
Categories: Sleep Disorders
SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ CA Sleep apnea is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition that requires medical treatment. In most cases, patients diagnosed with sleep apnea use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine while sleeping to help the body get the oxygen it needs for optimum performance. However, CPAP machines are not the best treatment […]
Scotts Valley TMJ Dentists Share Best Practices to Relieve Jaw Pain
Categories: TMJ/TMD
SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ CA Experiencing jaw pain for the first time or regularly can be frustrating. The sensations that radiate from your jaw could be due to jaw muscle strain or temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ). TMJ is a condition that can cause neck pain, headaches, earaches, or shoulder strain. The symptoms often urge people […]
4 Best Practices for Healthy Teeth During the Holidays
Categories: Oral Health
SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ CA The holiday season is the best time of year to indulge in festive foods and treats. From the office Christmas party bake-off to mom’s famous peanut brittle, it seems the sweet stuff is everywhere. However, you can protect your oral health and enjoy some of the festive fares as well. […]
No Time for Braces? Here’s how to get Straight Teeth without the Wait
Categories: Orthodontics
SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ CA Braces are considered a common dental treatment to correct crooked teeth, but for many people, just because they needed braces didn’t mean they got them. Maybe their family couldn’t afford them. Perhaps they didn’t want braces as teens out of fear of bullying. It’s even possible they were just scared […]
Top 4 Reasons to be Thankful for your Smile
Categories: Oral Health
SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ CA As Thanksgiving approaches each year, it urges people to think about things for which they are grateful. Among the many things you may add to the list, your smile should be close to the top. Healthy teeth and gums not only provide positive oral health but offer additional overall health […]
What getting a Tooth Pulled Actually Costs
Categories: General Dentistry
SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ CA Getting a tooth pulled, no matter the reason, is generally not an enjoyable experience. Whether you suffer from gum disease, had an accident, or split a tooth, losing a tooth can reduce your confidence and impact your oral and overall health. There are consequences if you choose to ignore the […]
What Facial Asymmetry has to do with Overall Health and Wellness
Categories: Health
SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ CA Upper airways resistance syndrome, improper tongue rest posture, and snoring are obstacles to proper breathing, as well as facial asymmetry. The result is disruptions in your normal sleep cycle, which increases your risk of health complications, an uneven bite, and sometimes TMJ disorder. Your upper jaw development, or maxillary growth, is […]
