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Pucker Up!
Feb 23, 2017 | Oral Health, Oral Maintenance
Kissing and Oral Health Human lips are uniquely designed to kiss and we often kiss our loved ones without a second thought. The lips contain some of the most sensitive nerve endings in our bodies, triggering unique chemical responses when we kiss that special someone....
When to Extract Wisdom Teeth
Feb 16, 2017 | Oral Health, Oral Surgery
Wisdom teeth come in last, between 17-25 years of age. If there is enough space in the jaw for these third molars, you can make full use of them. On the other hand, they may be impacted, squeezed beneath the second molars, leading to pain and damage to surrounding...
Implant Dentures and Sleep Apnea
Feb 9, 2017 | Dental Implants, Dental Products
Many denture patients wish they still had their natural teeth. Dentures represent a big improvement over diseased and painful teeth, and are better than no teeth at all, but there are limitations to what dentures can do when compared to real teeth. Many denture...
Placerville Oral Cancer Screening
Feb 2, 2017 | Oral Health
Why do our Placerville dentists perform an oral cancer screening at every routine dental exam? Because cancer screening is easy to do, painless and can save your life! With some simple steps and understanding about the risks for oral cancer, our Placerville Dental...
If You Wear Braces…
Jan 26, 2017 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Orthodontics
Braces aren’t just for children and teenagers anymore! The Placerville Dental Group says it’s never too late to improve your oral health and get the extra confidence that comes from having a bright smile made up of straight teeth. If you are interested in orthodontic...
Dental Basics: A Clean Toothbrush
Jan 19, 2017 | Oral Health, Oral Maintenance
During cold and flu season, germs are everywhere. It’s nearly impossible to avoid becoming ill at least once in awhile, but you can still do your best to avoid danger from ordinary household items. If not cared for properly, one of the worst culprits can be your...
If You Already Have a Piercing
Jan 12, 2017 | Oral Health, Oral Maintenance
How to Reduce the Risks In our last article, the Placerville Dental Group warned of the complications commonly caused by oral piercings. Nevertheless, many adults have such piercings. Just like smoking and other activities with risks, patients are best cared for when...
Oral Piercing — To Do or Not To Do?
Jan 5, 2017 | Gum disease, Oral Health, Oral Maintenance
“Body art” in the form of piercings continue to be popular. As oral piercings become more commonplace, complications from wearing them are more readily seen in dental practice. The Placerville Dental Group therefore wants to provide information for our patients and...
Is There Plastic In Your Toothpaste?
Dec 29, 2016 | Dental Products, Oral Health, Oral Maintenance
Microbeads to Be Phased Out in 2017 In recent years, water and marine scientists have been warning consumers about plastic microbeads found in samples taken from the San Francisco Bay and other bodies of water worldwide. The source of these tiny microbeads comes from...
Dealing With Burning Mouth Syndrome
Dec 22, 2016 | Oral Health
Have you ever had the unpleasant sensation that your mouth was on fire, even though you didn’t eat anything spicy? If you feel this way regularly and you’re not a spicy food eater, it’s possible you may have a condition called burning mouth syndrome. What is Burning...
Did You Forget to Brush?
Dec 15, 2016 | Oral Health, Oral Maintenance
We all know it’s important to brush twice a day to keep our teeth clean. Daily brushing, along with flossing, has benefits that go beyond fresh breath and a whiter smile. But what happens if you forget to brush before going to bed at night or think you’re too...
Bad Dental Health Habits
Dec 8, 2016 | Oral Health
The Placerville Dental Group has a few tips to help our patients maintain their oral health indefinitely. Besides seeing us regularly for your oral exam and cleaning, as well as brushing and flossing, what else can you do to keep your mouth healthy? Break bad dental...
The Pinhole Surgical Technique for Gum Recession
Dec 1, 2016 | Gum disease
The Placerville Dental Group often discusses gum recession and how to avoid it. With gum recession, the gums pull away from the teeth and expose the roots. At this point, treatment is necessary to prevent serious dental complications, like tooth loss! In the past,...
Help for Mouth Sores
Nov 22, 2016 | Oral Health, Orthodontics
Dealing With Oral Lesions Our Placerville dentists do more than clean teeth! The Placerville Dental Group also helps patients when they develop mouth sores and other irritations that make eating, speaking or talking painful. Canker sores and other oral lesions usually...
Helping Patients to Quit
Nov 17, 2016 | Oral Health
Placerville Dental Group Encourages Stopping Smoking November 17th is the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout, a day when people are encouraged to quit the tobacco habit. As the Cancer Society says on their website, “there’s no safe way to use tobacco.”...