Jun 14, 2018 | Gum disease, Oral Health, Oral Maintenance
We all get surprised by bad breath sometimes, either our own or someone else’s. Bad breath happens due to a number of factors, not just from eating garlic or drinking coffee. Dentists refer to the waste from bad breath bacteria as “volatile sulfur compounds”...
Jun 7, 2018 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Gum disease, Oral Health, Oral Maintenance, Orthodontics
Warmer weather means BBQ season and fun with family and friends. Getting outside and being more active is on many summer to-do lists. The Placerville Dental Group has a few tips to maintain your dental health through the summer and beyond. Healthy Summer Eating With...
May 31, 2018 | Dental Products, Gum disease, Oral Health, Oral Maintenance
There are so many varieties of toothpastes it can be hard to choose which one is best for you. Whitening, fluoride, desensitizing, plaque and tartar control, and antibacterial, the combinations and brands available seem almost endless. So how do you make the best...
May 24, 2018 | Dental Events, Gum disease, Oral Health, Oral Maintenance
May is American Stroke Month in the United States. It is noteworthy to mention that May is also High Blood Pressure Awareness Month. These significant health conditions often go together. Dr. Jeffrey Saver, quoted on the American Heart Association website says,...
May 17, 2018 | Dental Products, Oral Health, Oral Maintenance
A baby’s first tooth is a momentous occasion and many parents can’t wait to show off the photos of their little one’s toothy grin. But with that pearly smile probably came some fussiness and a few sleepless nights too. The Placerville Dental Group...