Most patients have heard the word plaque for as long as they can remember. It is the sticky film your dentist reminds you to brush and floss away. More recently, you may have started hearing the word biofilm in the dental office and wondered whether it is something different, something worse, or just a new … Continued

How Jaw Misalignment Affects Your Posture Many patients are surprised to learn that chronic neck tension, rounded shoulders, or a forward-leaning head posture can actually start in the mouth. When the jaw is misaligned, the body often compensates by shifting the position of the head, neck, and spine, and over time this compensation can settle … Continued

Healing shouldn’t stop the moment a dental procedure ends. At Santa Teresa Smiles, Dr. Noha Oushy views recovery as an active part of treatment, not just something that happens on its own after the appointment. Regenerative dentistry brings the body’s own biology into the process, helping tissue rebuild itself faster, stronger, and with fewer complications. … Continued

Most people never think about where their tongue rests. But at Santa Teresa Smiles, Dr. Noha Oushy looks at tongue posture as one of the quiet foundations of whole-body health. Where the tongue sits when you’re not eating, speaking, or swallowing influences far more than oral comfort. It shapes airway space, breathing quality, facial development, … Continued

A recent case at Santa Teresa Smiles makes a simple point: orthodontics does far more than straighten teeth. At Santa Teresa Smiles, Dr. Noha Oushy treats each case as part of a larger system, one that includes airway, breathing, and growth. Focus on that system, and the results go well beyond a straighter smile. More … Continued

At Santa Teresa Smiles, Dr. Noha Oushy and our staff believe dentistry should do more than repair damage—it should actively support the body’s natural ability to heal and regenerate. That philosophy is at the heart of biological and integrative dentistry, and one of the most powerful tools we use to support this regeneration is photobiomodulation, … Continued

The harmony between our joints, teeth, muscles, and bite plays a crucial role in overall health and well-being. This finely tuned system, known as the stomatognathic system, ensures that we can perform essential functions such as chewing, speaking, and swallowing effectively and without pain. However, when one component of this system is out of balance, … Continued

We prioritize your oral health and the precision of your treatments at Santa Teresa Smiles. This is why we utilize Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) scans, a cutting-edge imaging technology that significantly enhances our diagnostic capabilities and treatment planning. Superior Imaging with Less Radiation One of the standout benefits of CBCT scans is their ability … Continued