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What is a VELscope?
You probably expect to see and hear certain tools when you come in for your checkup at the Yuba City Dentistry Group — things like the dental chair, a little handheld mirror, a set of picks and scrapers, perhaps a dental drill, definitely a bright overhead light. As...
The Right Place to Visit
For people that are not suffering symptoms related to COVID-19, getting emergency help with injuries or ailments has become increasingly difficult. Hospitals and ER rooms have been forced to limit how many people can be seen at any given time, often giving precedent...
Psssst…! Try PST?
What is PST? It certainly sounds secretive, doesn’t it? You might not have heard of this dental procedure before, but we are open and forthcoming about all of our procedures — just ask. The Yuba City Dentistry Group also doesn’t divulge the secrets of our patients,...
Dangerous DIY Dentistry
You change the oil on your car. You remodeled the living room by yourself. You successfully removed that sauce stain from the carpet. And you learned to do it all from instructions videos on the Internet or personal experience. Having so much success with...
According to Taste
Taking Out the Tongue Map Sweet up front, salty on the sides, sour behind that, and bitter in the back; according to a diagram still used in schools and textbooks today, taste sensations are divided into certain sections of the tongue’s surface. Unfortunately, this...
Dental Extraction Tools
Pulling the Tooth, the Whole Tooth and Nothing But the Tooth With the skills, procedures, and technologies available today, it’s increasingly rare that the Yuba City Dentistry Group needs to pull a tooth from a patient’s mouth. If a tooth becomes infected, then root...
Who Cleans the Cleaners?
Watching Out for Your Toothbrush At the Yuba City Dental Group, we prefer safety and sanitation in our business practices – like social distancing and wearing masks and gloves – for your safety and ours. We regularly address any weak links in the safety and sanitation...
Time for Your Dental Checkup?
It’s important to visit the Yuba City Dentistry Group regularly, at least every six months. There are several reasons for this. Regular checkups allow us to inspect your teeth and gums, making sure they are healthy. If any issues have developed, we can assess the...
Invisalign in the Time of Coronavirus
Part 7 from a series written by an Invisalign user When I became an Invisalign wearer in October of 2019, I was told it was a four-month process, give or take a few weeks. I dutifully wore my aligners, averaging about 21 hours of wear each day. With every check-in at...
Sudden Cavity Onset
Perhaps you’re one of the many people who keep up with their oral hygiene, and even visit the Yuba City Dentistry Group at least twice a year. Well done! However, you might be concerned if you begin to develop cavities, seemingly out of the blue. Truthfully, this...
Curves Ahead
When you see a sign along the road that says the above, you pay closer attention to the road. You might even grip the steering wheel a little tighter. You are preparing for a change! Something different is about to happen and you don’t want to be caught unaware. Due...
Your Role in Efficient and Effective Visits
As an essential business, the Yuba City Dentistry Group is ready and available to make sure your mouth, teeth and gums are clean and healthy. Nevertheless, many people still find creative ways to back out of dental visits. If this describes you, remember that your...
What is Essential Dentistry?
The American Dental Association has recommended that all dental practices continue to see only essential dental patients until April 30th, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For patients of the Yuba City Dentistry Group, you may have had an appointment scheduled...
COVID-19 Update on Mouthwash
Mouthwash serves a number of useful purposes. Prescription strength mouthwashes provided by the Yuba City Dentistry Group effectively control the bacteria that cause gum disease or relieve the effects of dry mouth. Anti-cavity mouthwashes featuring fluoride may help...
Plaque and Tartar
When the Yuba City Dentistry Group discusses plaque with you, we’re likely not talking about some ornamental tablet meant to commemorate a person or event — although we might display one or two. And when we discuss tartar, we’re probably not talking about the tasty...