The tongue is a muscle.
The tongue is a muscle. As with any muscle, it can be trained and strengthened. Open mouth posture is unhealthy not just for the formation of your facial bones, but also for your health. Drs Drew go over proper swallow with their patients and teach them where their tongue should be during a swallow and […]
Let Talk About Tongue Ties
Let Talk About Tongue Ties This 7-day old baby just had a tongue tie and lip tie release. Mom says, “I can’t tell you what a change it’s done for the babies latch. His lower lip used to curl in and upper lip was tight when he would latch causing some discomfort for me when […]
Aptos Youth Soccer Club Team
Dr. Allyson Drew has a great time as volunteer coach for the U6 Aptos Youth Soccer Club team. Community involvement and making a positive impact is something Drs Allyson and Jason Drew have always had a passion for. Next time you see us coaching a local sports team make sure to say hello! Playing sports […]
Drew Dental Is A Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite!
Drew Dental Is A Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite! Thank you Nextdoor Neighborhood! We received this letter in the mail today announcing that Drew Dental was voted as one of the top 1% businesses in our community! Thank you to our neighbors and patients who voted for us!
Proper Posture While Eating
Proper Posture While Eating Aptos Dentist A little mindfulness to our daily routine can go a long way for our overall health. Proper posture while doing activities has a huge impact on the way our jaws form and how we breathe. The goals of proper posture while eating: 1. Help develop the masticatory muscles of […]
Tongue tie, Airway and Sleep
Tongue tie, Airway and Sleep Aptos Dentist Health is the sum of many factors. Your mouth can put your health behind the proverbial eight ball long before issues and symptoms arise. It’s fair to say that your mouth can be a big cause of a health downhill slide. Tongue tie can contribute to an impaired […]
Same-Day CEREC Dentistry
Same-Day CEREC Dentistry Restorative Dentistry Aptos If you’re interested in dental restoration, but dread multiple, timely visits to your local dental office, then we have the solution for you! In our Aptos Dental office, Dr. Drew offers same-day CEREC dentistry, so that you can leave our office with a new smile, often after only one […]
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The Why, When, How and Where of Tongue Scraping
The Why, When, How and Where of Tongue Scraping Imagine it’s still winter … you’re standing at the door, ready to brave the cold. You’re layered-up with three shirts and a sweatshirt, your heavy winter coat, and two layers of socks underneath your waterproof winter boots. Then you’ve got those awesome jeans with the flannel […]
You Asked: Why Are My Teeth So Sensitive? Sometimes teeth are just touchy. But certain sensitivities are signs of trouble.
You feel it when you sip a hot drink or bite into a cool dessert: an ache, an acute stab of pain. Even a sharp breath of cold air might trigger a twinge. “Any tooth sensitivity is trying to tell us something,” says Dr. Matt Messina, an Ohio-based dentist and spokesperson for the American Dental Association. […]
