SANTA CRUZ, SCOTTS VALLEY CA Chronic headaches can be a nightmare, affecting every aspect of your life from your ability to sleep at night or function daily, and significantly impacts your energy and mood. Unfortunately, over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers only do so much at relieving the pain and aren’t much good at treating the frequency in which the headaches occur. Unfortunately, OTC meds are essentially a Band-Aid to the underlying cause of your chronic headaches. Therefore, if you are desperate for a way to stop chronic headaches, check out the advice on our blog today from Scotts Vall ..read more

SANTA CRUZ, SCOTTS VALLEY CA The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 20.9% of adults in the United States live with chronic pain; that’s more than one out of every five Americans. If you are one of the people who suffer with chronic pain, we know how important it is to find relief. One of the potential causes of this chronic pain could be temporomandibular disorder. Today on the blog, we explore how TMJ disorder can cause chronic pain, and how your neuromuscular dentists in Scotts Valley can help. TMJ disorder and its effects Your temporomandibular joint is a small, round ..read more

SANTA CRUZ, SCOTTS VALLEY CA Do you know where your temporomandibular joint is? This small round joint connects the jaw to the skull on both sides. You probably never think about your temporomandibular joint unless you develop a problem with it. Temporomandibular joint disorder (also referred to as TMJ disorder or TMD) occurs when the joint enters a state of dysfunction. TMJ disorder affects millions of Americans and many of them never receive a proper diagnosis or treatment. If that surprises you, we’re just getting started. Today on the blog, your neuromuscular dentists in Santa Cruz present ..read more

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Migraines affect millions of people a year, and unfortunately, they can seem nearly impossible to treat. Medications might manage migraine symptoms, but do nothing to affect how often migraine headaches reoccur. Unfortunately, putting a Band-Aid over the problem by taking medication is not the best approach, especially when migraines are known to affect one’s ability to work and function daily. If you’ve been living with migraines without finding lasting relief, your dentist could help find the cause of your headaches. Temporomandibular joint disorder and migraines ..read more

SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ, CA Just about everyone experiences headaches from time to time. The occasional headache usually is nothing serious. Headaches can often be caused by dehydration, stress or lack of sleep. In these instances, you can probably handle your pain with some combination of over-the-counter medications, rest and drinking water. However, what if your headaches are chronic? At this point, your headaches may be caused by something a little more serious and you shouldn’t rely on medication to get through the day. Temporomandibular joint or TMJ disorder is a condition of the jaw j ..read more

Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley CA Video gaming is a multi-billion-dollar industry. Playing video games is common among social gatherings, and can be played online or solo. You may find pleasure in gaming during your spare time. But do you ever experience headaches while playing video games? If so, you shouldn’t ignore it. Today on the blog, our neuromuscular dentists in Scotts Valley look to answer this common question. The correlation between video games and headaches Several factors may contribute to headaches while playing video games, and it’s important to pinpoint the exact cause so that you ..read more

SANTA CRUZ, SCOTTS VALLEY CA You probably already know that sleeping in an awkward posture might leave you with a stiff back or neck when you wake up. But did you know that it’s also possible to wake up with a painful jaw? If you are suffering from painful sensations in your jaw, neck, head, or shoulders, you may be experiencing TMJ or bruxism symptoms. Although the symptoms of both conditions are similar, it’s essential to differentiate between the two to get the appropriate therapy. Our Scotts Valley dentists who treat bruxism and TMJ share what may cause your jaw pain in the morning and wha ..read more

SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ CA Starting your day with a headache can have you reaching for relief in your medicine cabinet as soon as your feet hit the floor. However, when you experience daily headaches, it can seem impossible to focus and get through the day, especially when over-the-counter remedies fail to work. In most cases, people are unsure why they have a headache or consistent headaches every day. A headache can begin because of hunger, allergies, stress, dehydration, or a lack of sleep. Fortunately, our Scotts Valley dentists that treat TMJ disorder at Ebrahimian Integrative Dentistry ..read more

SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ, CA Waking up daily with a headache can have you reaching for over-the-counter pain medication as soon as your feet hit the floor. When you suffer from debilitating headaches, it makes getting through the day seem impossible. Most people are unsure what’s causing their pain. It could be dehydration, stress, allergies, hunger, or lack of sleep. But reaching for OTC meds to soothe headaches is a common remedy. Fortunately, our Scotts Valley dentists that treat TMJ disorder at Ebrahimian Integrative Dentistry explain that medication-free treatment is not only possible bu ..read more

SCOTTS VALLEY, SANTA CRUZ, CA TMJ or temporomandibular joint disorder affects between 10 million to 35 million people in the U.S. Additionally, the American Academy of General Dentistry estimates that more than 65% of people will experience TMJ-related symptoms during their lifetime. With many adults suffering from TMJ disorder, you’d think more research would be available regarding diagnosis and treatment. But unfortunately, TMJ sufferers often deal with their discomfort in silence or are misdiagnosed by other physicians. So today on the blog, TMJ dentists in Scotts Valley at Ebrahimian Integ ..read more