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?...
Sensitive Teeth
Do you suffer from sensitive teeth? If so, read about how often you should brush, what type of brush you should use, what foods you may want to avoid, and how often you should schedule a visit with your dentist.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Prevent Gum Recession
What does a healthy mouth look like? The teeth have strong enamel in varying shades of white or slightly yellow, sitting snugly in their sockets, surrounded by firm, pink gums. However, when gums recede due to poor dental hygiene, oral piercings or age, the roots of...
Oral Abscess Upset
Detecting and Eliminating Oral Abscesses An oral abscess is a painful condition that requires prompt treatment from our Yuba City dental clinic. When a person has an oral abscess, a pocket of pus develops in infected gum tissue and causes swelling and pain. Left...
Acid Reflux and Dental Health
Feeling the Burn Acid reflux makes life pretty miserable. Gastroesophageal acid reflux disease, GERD for short, is more than just a bothersome case of heartburn from eating hot nachos. The variety of commercials offering solutions tells you that acid reflux is a...
Protecting Teeth from Swimmer’s Calculus
Summertime is here! School is out, so let the vacations begin! Hot valley summers mean long afternoons at the nearest pool, either in your backyard or somewhere else in your neighborhood. But did you know that it's important to protect your teeth from chlorine, just...
Root Cavities and Gum Disease
Many of our Yuba City dental patients unfortunately have gum disease. This problem is not just limited to our practice and clients, for it is a common problem throughout the United States. This poses definite difficulties because gum disease leads to gum recession,...
Root Canal Questions and Answers
A toothache is miserable and doesn’t get better on it’s own. Our dentists at the Yuba City Dentistry Group are here to help! We provide a complete exam and quickly determine the best course of treatment for any toothache. If a tooth is excessively decayed and the pulp...
Tooth Sensitivity Solutions
Patients visiting the Yuba City Dentistry Group for a check up are usually asked if they have experienced any new tooth sensitivity or dental changes since their last exam. Tooth sensitivity is a problem that doesn't affect all patients, but our dentists and...