Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Dentures are an excellent way to restore your smile when you suffer from complete tooth loss. They also help restore your smile so that you can chew food again. Overtime, your dentures will become stained and dingy from normal wear and use. If cared for properly, dentures can last for […]
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A Jaw Dropping Guide to the Perfect Smile for the Holidays
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA The end of the year is upon us, and we all know how quickly the next few holidays will fly by. The holidays are typically a time when people gather with friends or family, and many like to enter the room feeling and looking their best. You may have the […]
These Common Health Problems Could Start in your Mouth
Categories: Health
Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Oral health conditions like gum disease have direct links with common health problems. And in some cases, certain health problems could make developing gum disease more likely. Keep in mind, however, that while dentists only diagnose dental related diseases, they may be able to make you aware of health issues […]
Treating your TMJ Disorder can be Life-Changing
Categories: TMJ/TMD
Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Nothing can impact your life like living with chronic pain. It can negatively affect your ability to work and go about your daily routine. Pain can hinder your relationships with friends, family and coworkers. and even hinder your ability to rest. Temporomandibular disorder has symptoms that can vary widely from […]
Why Sleeping more isn’t the Answer for Sleep Apnea
Categories: Sleep Disorders
Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Sleep apnea is a sleep-breathing disorder in which the sufferer wakes up throughout the night even though they are usually unaware of these events. This disorder is characterized by pauses in breathing in which the brain wakes up, disrupting the deep stage of the sleep cycle, to signal the body […]
The Benefits of Myofunctional Therapy
Categories: Myofunctional Therapy
Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Do you keep getting cavities no matter how diligent you are about your brushing and flossing? Are you always tired, no matter how early you go to bed? Is your child experiencing difficulties chewing, swallowing or with their development of speech? If you can answer yes to any of these […]
Can a Tongue Tie Resolve Naturally? We are here to Bust the Myth
Categories: Tongue Tie
Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Has your child been diagnosed with a tongue tie? Perhaps they are exhibiting symptoms of a tongue tie. You might have read an article or seen a video online that claims a tongue tie will resolve naturally and go away on its own. This is not the case! Today on […]
The Cost of Not Treating Pediatric Tongue-Ties
Categories: Tongue Tie
Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA The period just after giving birth to a new baby can be challenging. All babies cry, and because, as parents, we want to ensure their health and well-being in every possible way, it’s frustrating when we can’t figure out what’s wrong or when nothing we’re trying is working to soothe […]
4 Reasons to Ditch your CPAP and Opt for an Oral Appliance Instead
Categories: Sleep Disorders
Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Approximately 39 million adults in the United States have obstructive sleep apnea, according to new data released by the National Council of Aging. If you have received a sleep apnea diagnosis, you likely were offered or may use a CPAP machine, which forces air into the airways while you sleep. […]
Why is Dental Care During Pregnancy so Important?
Categories: General Dentistry
Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA If you are pregnant, whether you are a first-time parent or you already have several children, you want to provide the best care for your baby and yourself during this special time. Expectant mothers need to make sure that oral health is part of that plan of care. Failing to […]
