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Summer Is Smile Time
Jun 8, 2017 | Oral Health, Oral Maintenance
School is almost out for the summer. That's a reason to smile! What are a few other reasons why summer time is a good time to visit the Placerville Dental Group? More Appointment Opportunities With school out, there’s no worrying about squeezing in dental exams and...
Clear Coffee to Keep Your Teeth White
Jun 1, 2017 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Products
Coffee can be clear now? Yes, and it is advertised as a way to keep your smile white. The manufacturer says on their website: “CLEAR COFFEE is the first colorless coffee drink in the World...produced by methods which have never been used before....If you are looking...
How to Treat Oral Thrush
May 25, 2017 | Oral Health
Oral thrush is a problem that commonly affects babies, the elderly and people with compromised immune systems. It is not unusual, however, for clients with healthy immune systems to also develop this infection. Accumulation of the fungus Candida albicans on your...
Treat Snoring Without CPAP
May 18, 2017 | Dental Products, Oral Health
Can our Placerville dentists really help end snoring and reduce sleep apnea symptoms? We can and it's easier than you think! When many people hear about sleep apnea, they immediately think of CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machines and sleeping with a mask...
Caring for a Mouthguard
May 11, 2017 | Dental Products, Oral Health
Take Care of It (and It will Take Care of You) Mouthguards are essential devices that protect your teeth and oral tissues during physical activity. When designed for use while you sleep, they help to stop snoring and prevent the damage caused by teeth grinding...
Gum Disease and Psoriasis
May 4, 2017 | Gum disease, Oral Health, Oral Maintenance
A research study from Norway has confirmed a link between psoriasis and gum disease. The study found that people with psoriasis had an increased likelihood of also having periodontitis, a severe form of gum disease. Loss of the alveolar bone, the bone that forms the...
What Happens If You Don’t Brush Your Teeth?
Apr 27, 2017 | Oral Health, Oral Maintenance
The short answer to our title question is “Probably nothing good,” and the American Dental Association (ADA) agrees. Although the extremely rare person may not develop cavities from a failure to brush, they certainly will get gum disease. And gum disease eventually...
What Your Teeth Tell Your Dentist
Apr 20, 2017 | Oral Health
Your teeth have a lot to say, even if they don’t speak for themselves. Our Placerville dentists can tell a lot about your health and habits when we ask you to open wide. So what are your teeth saying? Age Teeth naturally show their wear with age, so a dentist knows...
Braces without Gum Disease
Apr 13, 2017 | Gum disease, Oral Health, Oral Maintenance, Orthodontics
Avoiding a Scourge of Orthodontics The Placerville Dental Group believes it’s never too late to improve your oral health and develop a confident smile. Orthodontics are an important element when creating straight teeth for children and adults alike. Our Placerville...
Are You at Risk for Gum Disease?
Apr 7, 2017 | Gum disease, Oral Health, Oral Maintenance
It’s a good idea to periodically do a dental self-assessment between visits to the Placerville Dental Group. Make sure your daily care routine is doing the job it’s supposed to do — keeping your mouth healthy and decay free. Healthy teeth have strong enamel and a...
Blood Thinners and Dental Health
Mar 30, 2017 | Dental Profession
Blood Thinners Questions and Answers If you take prescription blood thinners and need dental treatment, the Placerville Dental Group knows you may have questions about what to expect at your dental appointment. We encourage all our patients to keep us up to date about...
Placerville Oral Surgery Questions Answered
Mar 23, 2017 | Oral Surgery
Surgery — it's a frightening word for some. Nevertheless, oral surgery is often needed to restore dental health. When you're the patient, you probably will have questions, so our local Placerville dentists want to answer some of those that are frequently asked. When...
Fight Bad Breath With Food
Mar 16, 2017 | Gum disease, Oral Health, Oral Maintenance
Eating garlic, curry, onions and other strongly flavored foods means that powerful scents are going to stick around. But just as there are foods that ruin your breath, there are also foods that make your breath fresher! The following foods not only help you improve...
A Good Dentist Is Not Hard To Find
Mar 9, 2017 | Dental Profession, Oral Health, Oral Maintenance
If you need a service done, say repairs on your house, many of us ask people we trust or go to an online review site to see what other customers think. One thing most favorable reviews mention is the reasonable cost of the service. Likewise, when it comes to...
How to Know You Need a Root Canal
Mar 2, 2017 | Crowns, Emergency Dentistry, Endodontics, Gum disease, Oral Health, Oral Surgery
Last summer, we discussed why root canal therapy is beneficial for patients who need it. The chief reason is that living with toothache pain is awful for the person suffering from it. Often, the only cure for this pain and suffering is a root canal. That’s why our...