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Should I Use Braces or Invisalign?
Apr 14, 2016 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Products, Orthodontics
If one of our Placerville dentists suggests that you or a family member needs plastic aligners or traditional braces, is one better than the other? The dentists at the Placerville Dental Group understand that oral health and well-being are important to you and your...
Take a Bite Out of TMJ
Apr 7, 2016 | Oral Health
Help For TMJ Sufferers Facial pain, neck discomfort, jaw clicks and clacks, soreness, tenderness — TMJ sufferers experience all of this. First, we should point out that everyone has temporomandibular joints and jaw muscles, shortened to TMJ. They make it possible for...
Don’t Let Your Toothbrush Take a Vacation!
Mar 31, 2016 | Oral Health, Oral Maintenance
Your Teeth Need Care Every Day It's Spring Break! Placerville's hills are a beautiful green and there's still wonderful snow at Tahoe. But whether you plan on staying close to home for Spring break or are going on an extended holiday far away, the dentists at the...
How to Brush Your Teeth and Save Water
Mar 24, 2016 | Oral Maintenance
The Tap Makes All the Difference Placerville's hills are turning green for spring, a sign that we received the much-needed rain for Northern California. During this record drought, conserving water became a way of life. Since it's raining, do we still need to save...
Facts and Fiction About Brushing Your Teeth
Mar 10, 2016 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Products, Oral Health, Oral Maintenance
Fact or Fiction: The harder you brush, the cleaner and healthier your teeth and gums can be. Fiction. If you skip brushing or don't brush your teeth everyday, brush extra hard the next time you get around to it. Fiction. Less pressure is more effective, when you...
Should I Pull My Child’s Tooth?
Feb 26, 2016 | Oral Health
Pull It or Leave It? It's a big deal in a young child's life to lose their “baby” teeth. Some young ones are excited and can't wait to feel like they're a “big kid.” Others might want to be a big kid too, but they're not so eager due to fear of pain or bleeding gums....
Why Clean Your Tongue?
Feb 11, 2016 | Oral Health, Oral Maintenance
Because It's There? You ideally brush and floss everyday, brushing your teeth at least in the morning and before bed, but do you need to brush your tongue? Is tongue care really that important? Since we use our tongue everyday to talk, swallow, eat and drink, this...
What to Do for Healthy Teeth
Jan 28, 2016 | Oral Health, Oral Maintenance
Give Children a Good Start Having a healthy mouth isn't complicated, but training children to have healthy dental habits can be challenging. The importance of oral health for youngsters is emphasized by California law, which requires a dental check-up before they...
A Whiter Smile Is Possible!
Jan 14, 2016 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Oral Health
So many photos get taken during the holidays! And now with apps and websites like Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat, people are sharing them instantly around the world. Have you ever looked at friends or seen photos of others and questioned why their smile is so bright...
Make 2016 Your Best Dental Year!
Jan 7, 2016 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Oral Health, Oral Maintenance, Orthodontics
A new year is here and in January your Placerville dentists have a few recommendations for keeping your teeth healthy in 2016. We believe our patients benefit tremendously from following these simple, yet important recommendations. Brush your teeth twice a day for two...
Avoiding Antibiotic Tooth Stains
Dec 31, 2015 | Oral Health
Tetracycline is a broad form of antibiotic, used to treat a wide variety of infections. Unfortunately, one of tetracycline's potential side effects is to stain teeth. Even if you are prescribed this antibiotic, it is possible to avoid tooth stains, as our Placerville...
The Truth About Chew
Dec 24, 2015 | Oral Health
Chew, dip, snuff — there's many names for smokeless tobacco, but one thing it cannot be called is “harmless.” Chewing tobacco is more popular in some parts of the United States than others, but if you watch baseball or rodeo, you see people chewing tobacco. Some dip...
Avoid Oral Cancer Risks
Dec 17, 2015 | Oral Health
The staff of the Placerville Dental Group cares about your health. One major form of disease often diagnosed first by dentists is oral cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2015 over 45,000 Americans were diagnosed with oral cancer and almost nine...
The Truth About Whitening
Dec 10, 2015 | Cosmetic Dentistry
What Works and What Doesn't Our dentists at the Placerville Dental Group want to provide you with some information on the topic of tooth whitening. It's important to have the facts from a professional source, because frankly, there are so many inaccuracies out there...
Five Tips to Fight Tooth Stains
Dec 3, 2015 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Oral Maintenance
Keep a Good-Looking Smile! What does a bright white smile mean to you? For many, it signifies health, youth, and vitality. But what can you do to keep your smile bright even if your daily rituals include habits like drinking a cup of coffee or tea? Here are five tips...