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Dealing with Dental Trauma
What is dental trauma and how can you prevent it? Here we present the most common forms of dental trauma for children and adults and prevention ideas.
A Quality Orthodontic Choice
ClearCorrect has many advantages over traditional braces. Find out more about why people choose clear aligners for straightening their teeth.
Sleep Through Your Dental Visits
Sleep dentistry, oral conscious sedation, sedation dentistry – it all means stress-free dental visits without fear of needles or instruments. Find out more here!
Dental Bridges and the All-on-4 Dental Implant Process
Dental bridges and implant dentures both can use dental implants to anchor their named prosthetics, but what are the differences between them?
Emergency Dentistry – Damaged Dental Fillings
Damaged fillings or fillings that fall out qualify as a dental emergency. Call the Placerville Dental Group at the first sign of trouble with a filling.
ADA Urges More Funding for Clinical Training
The ADA encourages dentists to be aware of issues revolving around substance abuse due to the prescription of opioids for pain management. We help protect our patient’s long term oral health through education of the risks and side effects of such habits.
The Worst Possible Candy
There are sticky candies, sour candies, and long-lasting candies. What kind of candy is the worst for your teeth? Our dentist provides the answer!
The Kidney Disease and Gum Disease Connection
Kidney disease and gum disease are connected. One makes the other worse, and vice versa, while improving one also improves the other. Find out how we can help!
The Gum Disease and Arthritis Connection
Research by Johns Hopkins University suggests that some forms of rheumatoid arthritis may be linked to oral bacteria causing gum disease. Your dentist can help!
Dental Vacations — Are They Worth the Savings?
Should you save money on dentistry by traveling to a foreign country for treatment? Here we talk about a real-life account and the experiences of our dentists.
Five Benefits of Implant Dentures
Implant dentures have significant benefits over traditional dentures. Find out about five things that make implant dentures a significant improvement.
Dolphin Dentition on Porpoise
Who can resist the beautiful smile of a dolphin or porpoise? One look at that toothy grin and our hearts melt! While we don’t clean dolphin or porpoise teeth, we do specialize in human teeth. Contact our team today to protect and beautify your smile.
Woven or Waxed Floss?
Choosing a favorite dental floss is a personal decision that is often times even more complex than the type of toothbrush we prefer. Find out more about waxed versus woven floss to know which one is best for you.
When Dentures Go Dull
Dentures can be stained by ordinary foods containing natural pigments. What’s the best way to keep your dentures bright and clean while you enjoy the foods and drinks you love? Our dentists provide the answer.
Did George Washington Have Wooden Teeth?
Have you heard the popular myth that George Washington had wooden dentures? Is there any truth to this? Find out here!