3 New Year Commitments for a Healthier Smile and Body

As we step into a fresh new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how we can make choices that improve our health and well-being. At Santa Teresa Smiles, we believe that a healthy smile is not just about aesthetics; it’s a gateway to overall health. This year, we’re encouraging our patients to commit … Continued

Healing with Light: The Benefits of Photobiomodulation Therapy

Dental offices are no longer just places for cleanings and fillings—they’re evolving into centers of advanced, whole-body healing. One of the innovative treatments gaining popularity in dentistry is photobiomodulation therapy (PBM). This cutting-edge technology is redefining how oral health issues are managed, offering patients a faster, less invasive way to heal and experience relief. What … Continued

Ignoring Oral Health Compromises Gut Health

When addressing gut health, many focus solely on dietary changes, probiotics, and addressing imbalances within the gastrointestinal tract. However, this narrow approach often neglects a key player: oral health. The mouth serves as the entryway to the digestive system and plays an essential role in the health of the gut. Overlooking the oral microbiome can … Continued

5 Signs You May Need Myofunctional Therapy

Myofunctional therapy is a specialized treatment aimed at improving the function of the tongue, mouth, and facial muscles. It addresses a range of issues related to breathing, swallowing, and oral health. If left unaddressed, these issues can lead to long-term health complications. Here are five signs and symptoms that indicate you might benefit from myofunctional … Continued

Recognizing the Role of the Jaw in Overall Health

The alignment of the jaw is fundamental to the body’s balance, muscle tension, and even nerve health. A misaligned jaw—whether due to genetics, injury, or dental work—can disrupt muscle harmony and affect the entire body. This article will explore how jaw misalignment impacts posture and can lead to a variety of health problems, including muscle … Continued

The Power of Red Light Therapy for Healing and Oral Health

Red light therapy (RLT) is rapidly gaining popularity due to its ability to speed up recovery, reduce inflammation, and promote healing in a natural and non-invasive way. BioRejuvenation dentistry focuses on restoring the health and balance of the oral structures using the body’s natural healing mechanisms rather than relying on invasive procedures. By integrating red … Continued

The Critical Role of the Jaw, Skull, and Neck in Airway Dentistry

As an airway-focused dental practice, we see firsthand how deeply interconnected the structures of the jaw, skull, and neck are when it comes to oral health and overall well-being. Integrative dentistry is no longer just about treating teeth in isolation; it’s about understanding how the entire craniofacial system functions and how these structures affect critical … Continued

Underdeveloped Jaws: How Modern Habits Impact Facial Growth and Airway Development

The structure and development of our jaws play a crucial role in overall health, particularly in how we breathe, sleep, and align our teeth and tongues. Yet, modern lifestyles and environmental factors are increasingly contributing to underdeveloped jaws—a condition that can lead to misaligned teeth, airway problems, sleep issues, and a host of other health … Continued

Expansive Clear Aligners: An Integrative Approach to Dental Alignment and Overall Health

Integrative and bio rejuvenation dentistry focuses beyond aesthetics or symptom treatment. Instead, it seeks to promote long-term health and harmony within the body. One tool that we use at Santa Teresa Smiles that aligns with these principles is expansive clear aligners, which are helping our patients see not only beautiful smiles, but also improving their … Continued

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