Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA Sleep apnea has become an epidemic among not only adults but children too. Used to, sleep apnea was associated with middle-aged men that were overweight. But, even children as young as two years of age can develop this sleep breathing disorder. Sleep apnea – the silent killer The surprising […]
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Ankyloglossia Study
Categories: News
Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA The tongue’s mobility or lack thereof has a significant impact on the growth and development of the soft and hard tissues in the mouth, nasal passages, and airways. Most commonly, the tongue is restricted due to a tongue-tie that prevents the tip of the tongue from reaching the upper […]
Myofunctional Therapy Study
Categories: Myofunctional Therapy
Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA For patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea, there are several treatment options available today. The CPAP machine has been the standard treatment for decades, yet more people are finding relief through a custom oral appliance that requires no electricity and is completely silent, unlike a noisy CPAP machine. However, […]
Sleep Apnea and your Sexual Health
Categories: Sleep Disorders
Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA The consequences of sleep apnea do not just include a lack of rest. In fact, did you know that men with sleep apnea also are at an increased risk of erectile dysfunction? The findings of a recent study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine found a link between […]
What to do After a Tongue Tie Release
Categories: Tongue Tie
Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA If you are an adult that is considering a tongue-tie release or just underwent the procedure, what is your “game plan?” Releasing a tongue-tie by way of a frenectomy should be considered in most cases where a tongue-tie is present, but what about after the procedure is complete? Simply […]
Myofunctional Therapy and the Tongues Role to your Health
Categories: Myofunctional Therapy
Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA The position of your tongue when at rest is a significant indicator of your health, and can affect how you look, speak, eat, and even breathe. If you have an improper oral resting position of the tongue, it may be corrected with myofunctional therapy, a series of exercises that […]
Is your Child a Mouth Breather? Here’s how the Dentist can Help
Categories: Sleep Disorders
Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA When it comes to the way your child breathes, what you see or hear can be harmful. Ideally, your child’s breathing should be silent and invisible. If you can see or hear your child breathe, it may be a sign of an airway obstruction—which is one of the major […]
Why Pulling Teeth Not Always Best
Categories: Orthodontics
Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA Crooked teeth affect more than just your smile. They also can lead to malocclusion, also known as misaligned bite. There are several ways to correct these bite misalignment problems, but one of the traditional methods actually can do more harm than good over the long term. One of the […]
Help Your Child Develop Healthy Oral Hygiene with These Tips
Categories: Pediatric Dentistry
Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA As a parent, you make sure your kids complete their homework, practice good behavior, and eat right, although there are many more things you teach your child. This parenting journey can be difficult at times. Among the laundry list of stuff that parents must teach their children, least we […]
Teething Babies Need Oral Hygiene
Categories: Pediatric Dentistry
Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA Teething is a challenging time in life both for the child and the parents. A baby who is teething is prone to irritability, fussiness, insomnia or decreased appetite. A low-grade fever also is common. No two children are alike when it comes to teething. Typically, baby teeth begin to […]
