Sep 17, 2015 | Oral Health, Oral Maintenance
Cavities — Enemies of your Teeth! What is plaque and tartar and why is it important to keep up a daily oral care routine? Excess plaque and tartar are breeding grounds for bacteria waiting to capitalize on any lapse in brushing and flossing. Just twenty minutes or so...
Sep 10, 2015 | Oral Health, Oral Maintenance
When you come into your Placerville dentist for a checkup they ask if you have any sensitive teeth. Tooth sensitivity is a common and annoying problem that can come and go over a period of time. However, it does not mean that it’s okay to ignore tooth...
Sep 3, 2015 | Oral Health, Oral Maintenance
The answer to this question is important because once we understand what plaque and tartar are, it becomes clear why it’s so important to take remove them from our teeth. First, we’ll discuss plaque. Next we’ll talk about one of its products —...
Aug 20, 2015 | Dental Products, Oral Health, Oral Maintenance
Sugar-free Sweetener Prevents Cavities Our website has previously discussed the benefits of xylitol gum in preventing cavities. In this article, our Placerville dentists would like to explain why xylitol improves your oral health and introduce an additional source for...