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How Bacteria Affects Breath

When talking about a person’s breath, there’s no confusion about what’s bad and what’s good. Bad breath is never good. To get rid of bad breath, people mask it over with mints, gum, or mouthwash, but if you never deal with the source, the bad comes back. The best way to remove bad breath is by removing the cause. Regularly eating certain foods and certain bad habits can lead to bad breath.…

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#bad breath #breath analysis #halimeter #halitosis #hedonic tone #prevention #worst bacteria

Preventing Tooth Loss

Dentures Are Not Inevitable! It’s natural for kids to lose their teeth before puberty. The first set is only temporary and is gradually replaced by adult teeth. Those adult teeth do not get natural replacements! They are meant to be the teeth that will be with you for the rest of your life. According to the American College of Prosthodontists, however, more than 36 million American adults do not…

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Brushing and Breakfast

Brushing your teeth for two minutes twice a day is recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA) as well as the Yuba City Dentistry Group. This regular routine prevents plaque buildup and removes food particles and bacteria, so your teeth and gums remain healthy and functional. Most people brush their teeth once in the morning and once before bed. When it comes to brushing in the morning,…

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Millennials and Dental Care

Millennials refers to the generation of people born between 1981 and 1996, making them 25 to 40 years of age in 2021. They are in their prime right now, using their vigor to fulfill their dreams, reach their goals, or simply live their lives. Despite being brought up during the bloom of the technology age, millennials still need to brush their own teeth. Technology won’t do it for…

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#cosmetic dentistry #dental cleaning #dental exams #dental implants #dental visits #dentistry #millennials #oral health #oral hygiene #orthodontics #prophylaxis #research #studies #surveys #tooth loss

Replace Missing Teeth with All-on-4®

Tooth loss is more common as people get older. More than 35 million Americans currently suffer from missing upper or lower teeth. A dental implant is the best method for replacing a missing or decayed tooth. A titanium implant replaces the root of the tooth. When joined with a ceramic crown, the new tooth let’s you chew and smile with confidence. But when several teeth are missing in one arch,…

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#All on 4 #dental implants #implant arch #implant bridges #implant dentures

Bacteria and Breath

Bad breath is something that all of us try to avoid. We may like the taste of onions, garlic, certain seafoods, and other rather smelly food products. After eating such foods, we often take extra steps to avoid the resulting malodorous effect. Some chew a piece of gum, others try mints, and a few of us might carry around a small bottle of mouthwash or mouthspray. But those are temporary measures…

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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 sleep apnea, it becomes that much more of a concern, for potential affects on healthy growth and development. Symptoms of sleep…

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#child #children #dental #dentistry #kids #orthodontics #palate #sleep apnea

Drawing Straws

Many popular drinks include colorings (think punches, sodas, and some spirits), tannins (think tea), acids (lemon sparkling water, juices, and sodas again), all of these creating their characteristic appealing shades. These added components can stain the surface of your teeth in just a short period of time of regular enjoyment. If you want to limit the effect on your white teeth, use a straw!…

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#drinking straws #protecting teeth #straw history #straws #teeth staining #teeth stains #teeth whitening #tooth stains #tooth whitening

So You Didn't Brush Your Teeth?

So You Didn’t Brush Your Teeth?

The average Californian’s life follows the same basic pattern: food, work, sleep, repeat. There might be a variation or two — perhaps a little recreation added. Hopefully, one other regular element is your routine of oral care, including brushing your teeth for two minutes twice a day, flossing and using mouthwash as needed. But with the hustle and bustle of today’s lifestyles, we might miss an…

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Are Dental Grills Safe?

Ancient Dental Accessories in the Modern Era People like to make statements. That’s one of the reasons that hairstyles, tattoos, and fashion trends become so popular. It’s not surprising that adding a trendy look to your teeth might gain a following. One of those ongoing trends is the use of grills (also called grillz or fronts). Grills are tooth covers that are typically made of precious metals…

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Dental Music?

It’s Music to Your Teeth! It’s rare that you find a song that features dentistry. Granted, there are a few comedic songs and parodies that put the dental industry to music, but they seldom sing the praises of visiting the dentist. That’s fine. Humor is a good thing, and we all love to laugh. Even so, there are beneficial links between music and dentistry. Benefits of Music in Dentistry When…

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Don't Forget Your Canines!

Don’t Forget Your Canines!

Dental Care for Dogs Many people have pets as part of their family. The top two most popular pets are cats and dogs. Of those two types, dogs are the most likely to share food with their families. The typical American diet, however, can be just as detrimental to our canine companions as it is to us. Dogs have an oral ecosystem in their mouths just like humans do, with many kinds of bacteria…

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#brushing dog teeth #canine toothbrushing #dog toothbrushing #toothbrushing for dogs

Alternative Teeth Whiteners

Is DIY Worth the Risk? In the ongoing quest to find methods for making teeth a few shades whiter, both R&D labs and diehard do-it-yourselfers periodically develop ideas that they fully endorse. They practically swear on products that apparently make your breath fresher or make your teeth straighter or whiter. in recent years, social media has promulgated charcoal and baking soda as alternatives…

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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 survey include: 31% of individuals were snacking more on sweets. 25% reported that they delayed in brushing their teeth until later in…

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Dealing with Bad Breath

Have you ever caught someone breathing into their cupped hand? Perhaps you’ve done it yourself. This is a quick way to test the smell of your breath. It’s typically done before meeting someone of importance, like a date, your client, or the boss. We merely want to make sure that bad breath is not appearing with its ugly scent. If you just had a meal with known breath-affecting foods, then that…

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#bad breath #gingivitis #gum disease #halitosis #oral bacteria #periodontitis

Reduced Water Dental Practices

According to the California Department of Water Resources, California has a history of enduring 5-year droughts on a regular basis. The last one spanned from 2011 to 2016. The current dry spell began in 2020. That means we may have 3 more years of dry winters and hot summers ahead of us. It also means that water conservation becomes increasingly vital. Because of these forecasts, residents in…

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#saving water during oral hygiene #water conservation in dentistry

Too Much of a Good Thing

Brush for two minutes, twice a day, with daily flossing. This routine is important for oral health! Some individuals keep to the program religiously, while others have difficulty forming the habit. Some unfortunately take it to the other extreme – brushing excessively. But is it really possible to brush your teeth too much? Our mouths are a natural home to many different bacterial strains. It’s a…

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#how long to brush #overbrushing #toothpaste abrasiveness #what kind of toothbrush

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