“Defeat Monster Mouth” is the theme for Children's Dental Health Month, sponsored by the American Dental Association (ADA). The Yuba City Dentistry Group supports the ADA's goal for all children to have quality dental health by educating them early about the benefits...
Oral Health
Oral health is important to our physical health as well! Check out our tips on teeth brushing, flossing, mouthwash, bad breath, and tooth loss. We even answer questions about infant and child mouth care.
Be Sweet On Your Teeth, Not on Sugar!
Sugar — it's delicious, sweet and some would even say “toothsome,” because it makes foods taste good, yet beware! Sweet treats may taste divine, but the results can create a lot of grief! How can you save your teeth from the disastrous effects of sugar overload?...
The Best Way To Brush and Floss
Let's get back to the basics and discuss the best way to brush and floss your teeth. Daily oral care at home is the foundation for a healthy mouth. With a good routine, it's possible to keep your teeth for life! How to Brush First, select a soft bristle brush. This...
Overcome Dental Anxiety
Many of our Yuba City and Marysville dental patients experience some form of dental anxiety and this is completely normal. However, some patients put off dental care reasoning, “No pain, no problem.” Is this really true when it comes to dental care? While it's true...
Nail Biting and Oral Health
People of all ages bite their nails and it's a hard habit to break. While nail biting is more common in children, adults also struggle to avoid this stress-relieving habit. How does nail biting affect your oral health? Perils of Nail Biting The Academy of General...
Mouthwash and Diabetes
A study published in the scientific journal Nitric Oxide suggests that people with a high risk of type 2 diabetes and who use mouthwash twice a day are 55% more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes within three years. Does this mean that our Yuba City dental patients...
How to Treat and Prevent Cold Sores
Have you ever experienced the following scenario? You have an important event marked on the calendar, like a job interview or wedding. You’ve been looking forward to it, and maybe it’s taken quite a bit of preparation and effort to make it happen. Whatever it is, it’s...
Benefits of Dental X-rays
Taking oral x-rays helps our Yuba City dentist see inside your mouth, jaws and teeth to diagnose problems, prevent disease and assess bone health. Annually our dental professionals plan to take x-rays of our patients as part of a regular exam and cleaning. This helps...
Signs You Brush Too Hard
Our teeth and gums need to be brushed and flossed twice a day using a soft bristle brush. It’s ideal to brush and floss after eating all meals and snacks, but many people aren’t in a position to do that, so twice a day is considered sufficient. But what if you forget...
Invest in Your Smile
To have a healthy mouth and bright smile, it is best to see our Yuba City dentist twice a year for an exam and cleaning. Taking this simple measure to protect your teeth and gums saves you money, because our dental staff spots potential problems before they cause...
Acid Reflux and Teeth
The Yuba City Dentistry Group may know you have acid reflux or GERD before you do. Do you wake up every now and then with a painful and burning sensation in your chest or a bad taste in your mouth? Then you may have heartburn caused by acid reflux. When these symptoms...
Yuba City’s Solution For Missing Teeth
Tooth loss is an unfortunate problem affecting many people. In fact, the average American adult loses three or more teeth by 64 years of age. Our Yuba City dentists have a solution for tooth loss, based on your individual needs. Replacing missing teeth makes it easier...
Caring for Our Yuba City and Marysville Patients
You want to look and feel your best and the Yuba City Dentistry Group is here to play a part in accomplishing that goal for you and your family. What are some common concerns of our patients and how do our dentists help them maintain their oral health? Gum Disease Gum...
National Dental Hygiene Month in October
October is National Dental Hygiene month and the Yuba City Dental Group is proud to help our patients have the best oral health possible during this month and on every day of the year. Since candy consumption peaks at the end of October and the start of November, it’s...
How To Control Plaque And Tartar
How do you prevent gingivitis and periodontal disease? By keeping plaque and tartar in check! With regular oral care it is easy to make sure plaque and tartar do not build up, preventing gum disease from ever starting. What's the Difference Between Plaque and Tartar?...