Better Oral Health, Better Immune System

Better Oral Health, Better Immune System Capitola Dentist Dr. Jesse Halbleib • Capitola, CA During these times of worry regarding COVID-19, it is important to do everything you can to boost your immune system. Taking better care of your mouth will give you a better immune system. Enjoying a proper diet with essential nutrients helps […]
5 Tips for Calming Your Dental Anxiety

5 Tips for Calming Your Dental Anxiety Dr. Jesse Halbleib • Capitola, California Missing dental appointments due to phobias not only can prolong your dental discomfort, but it can also add to your anxiety because you may feel guilty for missing dental offices. Here are some tips and tricks that will help you relax so […]
Break Bad Dental Habits This Year!

Break Bad Dental Habits This Year! Dr. Halbleib, Capitola, CA Chewing Your Nails This nervous habit can chip teeth and impact your jaw. Placing your jaw in a protruding position for long periods of time can place pressure on it, which is associated with jaw dysfunction. Solution: Stress reduction and holding something to keep your […]
Dentophobia Tips

Dentophobia Tips Capitola Dentistry Fear of visiting the dentist or undergoing dental procedures is very common but some people experience anxiety or fear so severe that they avoid going to the dentist all together. This fear is called Dentophobia and people who experience these anxieties are less likely to maintain regular dental check-ups and cleanings […]
Headaches & Your Oral Health

Headaches & Your Oral Health Capitola Dentistry We all know the feeling – sharp or dull, nagging, throbbing – of a painful headache. While we all get them, we don’t always know why or what is causing it. Your headaches may be caused by a number of different conditions related to your oral health, from […]
September: National Gum Care Month!

September: National Gum Care Month! General Dentistry Capitola In honor of National Gum Care Month Capitola dentist Dr. Halbleib wants to encourage the health of all their patients with some educational information about oral care and gum disease. Gum disease – or periodontal disease – is a long-term infection in your gums that if left […]
Invisalign Travel Trips

Invisalign Travel Trips Invisalign Capitola Toothbrush ✓ Travel Pillow ✓ Sunblock ✓ Invisalign Aligners ✓ Capitola dentist Dr. Halbleib is here to remind you of some simple steps to keep your Invisalign treatment plan on track during your next big trip. Don’t let a vacation sidetrack your progress; traveling with Invisalign can be a breeze […]
Men’s Health Month and Sleep Apnea

Men’s Health Month and Sleep Apnea Sleep Apnea Capitola We all know June means Father’s Day is right around the corner, but did you know that June is also Men’s Health Month? Capitola sleep apnea specialist Dr. Halbleib wants to help celebrate and encourage the health of all the fellas out there with some educational […]
TMJ FAQ

TMJ FAQ TMJ / TMD Capitola Springtime means we get to enjoy longer days, blooming flowers, and sunshine! But Capitola TMJ specialist Dr. Halbleib knows for some it could also mean a TMJ flare up. TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint, and flare ups can be painful and debilitating, causing headaches, dizziness, buzzing in your ears […]
New Year, New Dental Goals

New Year, New Dental Goals General Dentistry Capitola The new year marks a new start, and is a great time to set resolutions! You would be surprised at all the benefits improving your oral health routine can have on your daily life and overall wellness. Here are some of Capitola Dentist Dr. Halbleib’s top oral health […]