Learn the history of orthodontics and discover how today’s braces and clear aligners create healthier, straighter smiles for patients of all ages.
History of Braces: Ancient Methods to Clear Aligners
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orthodontics
Orthodontics is a specialty of dentistry that focuses on the diagnosis, prevention, and correction of irregularities of teeth and jaws. Orthodontic appliances include braces, expanders, retainers, and mouthguards to name a few.
Understanding Palate Expanders
Palate expanders widen the upper palate to make room for improvements in the alignment and appearance of the teeth. It may also help expand the air passage. Find out more about how palate expanders work, how long they are worn and more.
I’m Getting Clear Aligners — Why Do I Still Need Check-ups?
One of the advantages of using clear aligners for orthodontics over traditional braces is that you need fewer check-ups. So when are checkups needed with clear aligners? Our dentists provide the answer.
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.
Sleep Apnea and Children
Sleep apnea is defined by the Sleep Foundation as “a condition marked by abnormal breathing during sleep,” including “extended pauses in breath then they sleep.” Such lapses in breathing lead to poor sleep and potentially serious health consequences. When a child has...
To Propel or Not to Propel
Choosing Invisalign A patient experience about using clear aligner orthodontics On my first consultation for Invisalign, my dentist mentioned the Propel procedure as a means of speeding up the orthodontic treatment time. I had never heard of it before, so my ears...
Invisalign – Let’s Do This!
Scanning My Mouth and Designing My Plan An actual patient account about using Invisalign orthodontics As I discussed in the first article, when the shifting of my teeth started to affect the position of my tongue and the feel of my bite, it was time to see if I could...
Affordable Cosmetic Dentistry
When most people think of cosmetic dentistry, they think of expensive procedures that only the rich can afford. They talk themselves out of it because they’re afraid it’s too expensive or vain for the average hard-working citizen. The truth is, cosmetic dentistry is...
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...
“Bracing” for Pain
With many things meant to improve our lives – weight lifting, learning a new skill, overcoming bad habits, and others – there is a measure of discomfort involved. The same is true with repositioning your teeth by using braces. The staff at Yuba City Dental Group...
Tips for New Braces
One of our Yuba City family dentists recommended braces and now they’re attached. Are you experiencing some pain and discomfort? This is totally normal and fortunately temporary. Your mouth simply needs to get used to the new metal! Our staff does all it can to make...
Invisalign and Oral Cysts
The Yuba City Dentistry Group prefers to use Invisalign when straightening teeth for our patients. These clear plastic aligners are proven to effectively straighten teeth without the use of traditional braces. Some people have questioned, however, whether Invisalign...
Braces or Invisalign?
Why Use One or the Other? If one of our dentists suggests that you or a family member needs plastic aligners or traditional braces to correct misaligned teeth, is one better than the other? Our Yuba City family dentists understand that oral health and well-being are...
Invisalign and Your Family
Orthodontics is not all braces any longer — Invisalign treatment is now the gold standard for comfortable orthodontic repairs. Invisalign is clear, removable and comfortable because it is custom-designed for each patient, no matter their age. The Yuba City Dentistry...
What is Bruxism?
Do You Clench or Grind Your Teeth? Many people clench or grind their teeth and are unfortunately not aware they do it. Whether you clench or grind, day or night, it causes long-term damage to your teeth and jaw. This condition is known as bruxism and here the dentists...