SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ CA Living with chronic headaches can quickly spoil your day. You may try various remedies such as drinking more water, taking vitamins, using over-the-counter medications, meditation, exercise, or avoid caffeine in search of relief. Unfortunately, those remedies may not ease your head pain. Your chronic migraines may be caused by a […]
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Is My Child’s Thumb Sucking Habit a Big Deal?
Categories: Pediatric Dentistry
SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ CA Parents often enter dental offices with concerns about their child’s thumb-sucking or pacifier use at different ages. Although it may seem to be a harmless act, the habit could cause long-term problems with the development of the child’s teeth and mouth, resulting in additional complications. Therefore, your Scotts Valley family […]
Understanding the Benefits of Sealants
Categories: Pediatric Dentistry
SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ CA Back teeth, like molars have deep crevices that trap food and bacteria. Left in these deep crevices, those food particles become a breeding ground for bacteria that cause cavities. This often is the case for children because they tend to not brush their teeth well. Sealants are a way to […]
6 Main Causes of Sensitive Teeth and How to Deal
Categories: General Dentistry
SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ CA When you sip hot coffee, does it hurt your teeth? Do you avoid eating ice cream or other frozen treats because you know the cold sensation will make your teeth ache? For many people, tooth sensitivity is triggered by hot, cold, and acidic foods. Unfortunately, this sensitivity also may occur […]
3 Must-Do Dental Hygiene Practices to do before Bed
Categories: Oral Health
SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ CA Since you were a child, people have been telling you how important it is to brush your teeth every day. So it might surprise you to know that, according to a recent study, 23 percent of Americans replied they had gone two or more days without brushing their teeth. For […]
Warning Signs that you have Gingivitis
Categories: Gum Disease
Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz CA Gingivitis is the first stage of gum disease, a bacterial infection in the gums. It causes gum inflammation and bleeding, and is the leading cause of tooth loss among adults. According to the Mayo Clinic, more than 200,000 new cases of gingivitis are diagnosed every year in the United States. […]
3 Common Causes of Toothaches
Categories: General Dentistry
Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Tooth pain strikes at the worst time. It happens to nearly everyone at some point. When this happens to you, the best course of action is to see a general dentist in Scotts Valley. You no longer have to let dental pain prevent you from living life to the fullest. At […]
The Life-Saving Effects of Dental Floss
Categories: General Dentistry
Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Flossing your teeth has been, and always will be, a critical aspect of maintaining one’s oral health. Although most patients intend to floss every day, it just does not happen as often as your dentist recommends. Flossing may take critical minutes out of your already busy day. Still, it could […]
Bad Teeth might be ruining your Weight Loss Goals
Categories: Health
Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Have you recently gained weight? Maybe you’ve been struggling to shed some extra pounds. Either situation can be extremely frustrating. You can diet and exercise and still struggle to meet your weight-loss goals. Scotts Valley dentists at Ebrahimian Integrative Dentistry know a contributing factor that could be increasing your weight […]
First Responders Dealing with Stress–How it’s Wrecking your Teeth
Categories: TMJ/TMD
Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA During the COVID-19 pandemic, first responders are under a great deal of stress. Right now, these individuals could be suffering incredibly high levels of stress as they tirelessly serve their communities. Stress from your job could lead to additional health concerns if it is not dealt with appropriately. Our neuromuscular […]
