Dec 27, 2018 | Dental Products, Gum disease, Oral Health, Oral Maintenance
Are Water Flossers Effective? Flossing is important to your oral health. However, some people skip this step, or don’t give it the same priority as brushing. Many individuals would prefer some alternative to putting string between their teeth. Thankfully, the...
Dec 13, 2018 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Products, Oral Maintenance
Tooth whitening procedures are popular today, especially among those who just can’t seem to get that yellow to disappear. Surprisingly, nearly all the drinks we regularly enjoy already contain components that cause our teeth to stain. What are those components? Acids...
Dec 6, 2018 | Gum disease, Oral Health, Oral Maintenance
Do They Really Matter? When discussing the subject of preventive maintenance for your mouth, two words rise above most others: plaque and tartar. Both can damage your teeth, even to the point where they end up falling out! But what are these substances? How can we...
Nov 15, 2018 | Crowns, Dental Implants, Emergency Dentistry, Endodontics, Oral Surgery
Losing your teeth when you’re a kid is expected — your baby teeth are replaced by permanent teeth. But what if you lose one of your permanent teeth? Are you supposed to spit it out and forget it like some action hero, or proudly show off the gap like a hockey player?...
Nov 1, 2018 | Oral Health, Oral Maintenance
Over 60% of children and adults in the United States deal with tooth decay and gum disease, and some individuals are more susceptible than others. So, how can you calculate your risk level? The Placerville Dental Group can help you determine that risk based on factors...