Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA You brush and floss your teeth regularly, and you never miss a dental checkup, yet your teeth still are not in the best of shape. What gives? Many people often disregard the fact that their diet significantly impacts their oral health. Here are some foods that can help keep […]
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A Safer Alternative for Fillings
Categories: Health
Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA A recent growing movement is steering patients away from amalgam fillings. Old metal fillings contain mercury, and studies have linked many health-related conditions to these silver fillings. If you have some of these silver fillings, they release mercury vapors every time you bite or chew, which can enter your […]
Closing Gaps
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Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA One of the more common concerns we hear when it comes to the appearance of someone’s smile is the presence of gaps between teeth. Many people want the spaces closed, and there are different ways to do that. Critical things to consider before you decide to close the spaces. […]
DIY: Is Your Child’s Face Growing Favorably?
Categories: Pediatric Dentistry
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A Tight Tongue or Tongue Tie
Categories: Health
Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA As dentists, we are most often focused on the health of the teeth and gums. But one of the most important parts of your mouth is actually the tongue! From birth, the tongue is largely responsible for an infant’s ability to latch during breastfeeding. The development of a proper […]
Over-Breathing
Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA If you experience anxiety, runny/stuffy nose, asthma, fatigue, insomnia, heart problems, and even obesity, you may be falling victim to one of the most rarely identified obstacles to optimal health: over-breathing. The vast majority of us take in far too much air than required, typically by mouth breathing, which […]
Should I Close The Gap Between My Teeth?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA One of the more common concerns we hear when it comes to the appearance of someone’s smile is the presence of gaps between teeth. Many people want the spaces closed, and there are different ways to do that. However, there are some critical things to consider before you decide […]
Oral Posture And Function
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Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA Fortunate are people who recognize and benefit from an opportunity that presents itself in a window of limited time in their lifetime. How does this relate to our health? We just attended the conference of International Association of Facial Growth Guidance (IAFGG) held in Calgary, Canada. The meeting was […]
North American Association for Facial Orthotropics (NAAFO)
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Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA We recently attended the inaugural conference of the North American Association for Facial Orthotropics (NAAFO) held in Chicago. We always hope to come away with interesting and pertinent information that can make a positive difference in our lives and those we serve. For me, it came through not only […]
The Dirty Secret About Dental Insurance: Why is dentistry so expensive?
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Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, CA This is the third installment in a 3-part series. See the first part here and the second part here. There is a saying I’ve heard: “You can have something cheap, fast, or good. Pick two.” The idea is that it’s nearly impossible to find a service or commodity that […]
