Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Tongue thrust may cause difficulties in everyday life if it persists into adulthood. However, there are ways to cope with this problem. Tongue thrust is a condition in which the tongue pushes against the back of the front teeth when swallowing. Our myofunctional therapists in Scotts Valley at Ebrahimian Integrative […]
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What Could be Causing your Daily Headaches?
Categories: General Dentistry
Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Do you find yourself reaching for a bottle of pain relievers almost every day … or even multiple times a day? Stress or certain respiratory issues like a cold or allergies cause frequent headaches. But stress, in particular, is far too often used as an excuse for why people think […]
Unsuspecting Sign of Autism
Categories: Pediatric Dentistry
Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA It’s crucial to be observant to detect our children’s physical or psychological changes. However, some symptoms are not as evident but are indications that the child might be developing a disorder or have delayed growth and development. An example is autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and its effects on tongue thrust. […]
What’s the Difference Between a Dentist and a Cosmetic Dentist?
Categories: General Dentistry
Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA General dentists can offer cosmetic or aesthetic dentistry treatments including teeth whitening, bonding and veneers. Likewise, cosmetic dentists can offer general dentistry treatments like cleanings, fillings and tooth extractions. But most times, one or the other is better matched to the treatment you need. It’s sort of like choosing a […]
What is Pediatric Sleep Apnea?
Categories: Pediatric Dentistry
SANTA CRUZ, SCOTTS VALLEY CA Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects children much like it does adults. The condition happens when the throat muscles relax during sleep and partially or completely block the airway, making it difficult to breathe. The most common symptom of OSA in children and adults is snoring. The sound that snoring makes […]
What Does it Mean to be an Out-of-Network Provider
Categories: General Dentistry
SANTA CRUZ, SCOTTS VALLEY CA Recently, Ebrahimian Integrative Dentistry became an out-of-network provider with Delta Dental. While this may sound like a bad thing if you have Delta Dental, we believe it will ultimately mean better care and long-term oral health for our patients. Here’s why we think you’ll benefit from this change. Dental insurance […]
How your Cosmetic Dentist in Scotts Valley can Fix an Overbite
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
SANTA CRUZ, SCOTTS VALLEY CA Do you have an overbite? This condition is more common than you might think. An overbite could be slight – with your upper teeth overlapping your lower teeth by just a few millimeters. Even a minor overbite can cause problems: jaw pain, excessive tooth wear or a heightened risk of […]
5 Questions to Ask at Your Next Dental Visit
Categories: General Dentistry
SANTA CRUZ, SCOTTS VALLEY CA Visiting the dentist twice a year allows the dentist to inspect our teeth and gums and us, as patients, to walk out of our appointment with a sparkling clean mouth … and, hopefully, good news that will carry us through until we see the dentist again. But checkups at the […]
How Sleep Apnea Affects your Health
Categories: Sleep Disorders
SANTA CRUZ, SCOTTS VALLEY CA Life expectancy in the United States is not what it was prior to the coronavirus pandemic, but it is back on the upswing: at 77.5 years, according to the latest statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Genetics is a factor in your lifespan but so is taking […]
5 Warning Signs that you are Overdue for a Dental Checkup
Categories: General Dentistry
SANTA CRUZ, SCOTTS VALLEY CA The American Dental Association recommends that each person see their dentist every six months for a checkup. During the COVID-19 pandemic, however, many people lapsed in their regular regimen of dental care. One study in 2022 found that one-third of respondents had not been to the dentist at all since […]
