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Fluoride is Beneficial!

Fluoride is Beneficial!

Fluoride — A Tooth’s Best Friend Forever Fluoride is one of the best friends your teeth can ever have for the following reasons: Fluoride fights the growth of harmful oral bacteria. Fluoride helps repair enamel damaged by oral bacteria. Enamel repaired by with...
The History of Fluoride in Dentistry

The History of Fluoride in Dentistry

Fluoride is a common part of toothpastes, mouthwashes and many public water supplies. It now even appears in dental floss and is a proven cavity fighter. Restoring enamel and destroying bacteria, the discovery of fluoride’s beneficial nature was only made within...
The Differences Between a PPO and an HMO

The Differences Between a PPO and an HMO

The Placerville Dental Group is ready to meet your dentistry needs whether you have insurance or not. If you’re selecting insurance, however, and have a choice between a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) or a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), you may be...
Should I Use An Electric Toothbrush?

Should I Use An Electric Toothbrush?

The electric toothbrush was first introduced in the United States in the 1950’s. While a plain toothbrush works just fine for cleaning your teeth and applying fluoride to your enamel, the electric toothbrush does have two benefits. These benefits both lead to...