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Oral health is important to our overall health. Creating good dental hygiene habits such as brushing, flossing, and regular dental checkups is very important from a young age.
A recent study in Europe shows that people who believe their life is affected by luck are more likely to have severe gum disease. In contrast, people who believe that their own actions are the major factor in life outcomes are more likely to have good oral health. Why is this the case? Find out here!
Is there a benefit to allowing a child to suck their thumb over using a pacifier, or vice versa? Find out more about this common childhood habit.
Brushing our teeth for 2 minutes twice per day is essential for oral health. For children, 120 seconds of brushing can seem boring! Here are some helpful tips to keep brushing their teeth fun so they stick to this great habit.
Are you a millennial? Do you find it difficult to keep up an oral hygiene routine? Or to visit the dentist regularly? In your age group, you’re not alone! Here are some tips to help get you back on track.
The American Association of Endodontists in Chicago recently produced a survey that focused on the effects of COVID-19 restrictions and dental care for the average American. The results show a significant reduction in general oral health practices. Results of the...
Many people with smiles that could be improved don’t get that improvement, often because they hate the idea of wearing a mouth full of braces. The irony is that they are holding off on getting a better smile to avoid braces, when the Yuba City Dental Group offers many...
Curing Cavities With Peptides Researchers at the University of Washington recently discovered that toothpaste containing peptides made from the protein amelogenin reverse tooth decay, restoring damaged tooth enamel. How do peptides work to prevent and repair decay?...
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...
The Yuba City Dentistry Group has a few tips to help our patients maintain oral health and strong teeth for life. Besides visiting us semi-annually for an oral exam and cleaning, and brushing and flossing twice daily, there are other things you can do to keep your...
Throughout Yuba City and Marysville, children are back to school. It can take a little while to get into the school routine and sometimes parents worry about packing lunches. How do you keep children happy with their lunch, but healthy at the same time? Here are some...
Methamphetamine abuse creates disastrous physical and social consequences across the United States. To illustrate, methamphetamine has surpassed all other substances nationwide for convictions based on drug use. Cheap production costs combined with powerful addictive...
Which dental traits and problems have you inherited from your parents? While no one is absolutely fated to have good or bad oral health, dentists have long noticed complications experienced by multiple generations of one family. In many cases, this is simply the...
In our last article, we discussed the dark side of gummy vitamins and why they can adversely effect dental health. If you choose to take a vitamin, the Yuba City Dental Group recommends taking a chewable or pill vitamin, instead of sugary gummies. But what are the...
Dental Answers in Yuba City Sometimes it can be confusing when you see conflicting information online or hear it from others when it comes to dental health. So here are some dental facts and fictions. Consider how you would answer the following statements: If My Teeth...
It’s not too late to add a resolution to your list for the new year, and if you do your mouth will thank you! How can you have the best dental year and reap the benefits of good oral health? The Yuba City Dentistry Group has some tips to get back to the basics that...