Hear what a dental hygienist has to say after decades of experience in the field about the effects of smoking on the teeth, both depending on the substance and method.
A Hygienist Talks About Smoking
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oral health
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.
Marijuana Use Connected to More Cavities
What connections are there between marijuana use and tooth decay? Why should cannabis users be concerned? What might be causing the connections? Find out more.
Oral Health Tips for Winter
Winter time is a good time to pay attention to your oral health. Cold weather conditions and vacations create both potential problems and opportunities. Discover 6 tips to keep your smile bright and healthy through the winter!
Scrape Your Tongue!
Tongue scraping is a healthy habit that keeps your mouth cleaner and your teeth safer. Learn more about why you would benefit from tongue cleaning!
Are You Feeling Lucky?
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!
Thumb Sucking or a Pacifier?
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.
Music to your Child’s Teeth
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.
Millennials and Dental Care
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.
COVID and Oral Health
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...
Express Orthodontics for Yuba City and Marysville
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...
New Method To Fight Cavities
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?...
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...
Avoid These Habits to Keep Your Teeth
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...
School Lunch Tips For Healthy Teeth
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...
Meth Use and Dental Health
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...