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From Enamel to Root
Nov 24, 2015 | Oral Health
The Anatomy of a Tooth Explained Your teeth are amazing tools! They give you a great smile, help you to speak clearly and to chew and enjoy delicious food. Sometimes though, we take our teeth for granted or neglect them until we have a problem or we are in pain. Teeth...
Drool and You
Nov 19, 2015 | Oral Health
Saliva is an essential fluid for maintaining your oral health. What is it and how is it made? Saliva is secreted by the salivary glands (a microscopic view is shown) in your mouth and throat. The primary glands are called the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual...
Are Grills Safe?
Nov 12, 2015 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Products, Oral Health
And We Don't Mean BBQs Believe it or not, there are dental fads and dental fashion. Some extreme and ill-advised dental fads include tooth piercing, tooth filing (to look like a vampire), and “fronts,” “grills” or “grilz.” A grill is a snap-on tooth cover made of...
Avoiding Hot Pockets
Nov 5, 2015 | Oral Health, Oral Maintenance
But Not the Kind You Eat Did you know that almost 50% of adults over the age of thirty have a condition called chronic periodontitis? This is a dental illness that's more than just gum disease; it affects a person's entire mouth, including their jawbone. Chronic...
Mouth Drought
Oct 29, 2015 | Oral Health
Does your mouth feel like the parched Sahara Desert? If so, you may be going through an oral drought called dry mouth. Scientifically known as ‘xerostomia’ (zeer-oh-stomia), dry mouth is a common condition caused by a decrease in saliva. It can affect our speech and...
A Placerville Fall
Oct 22, 2015 | Oral Health
Enjoy the Seasons and Avoid Dental Disasters We know fall is here when our local Placerville roads become packed with day-trippers to Apple Hill. Visiting to enjoy everything apple-related and other delicious treats, they may find us right out there with them. It's...
411 for Dental 911
Oct 15, 2015 | Emergency Dentistry
What to Do In a Dental Emergency Recent years have seen a steady increase in emergency room visits for dental problems by people in rural areas. Reports state that most patients who go to the ER for dental emergencies come from poor and disadvantaged backgrounds and...
Teenagers and Invisalign
Oct 6, 2015 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Events, Orthodontics
Don't forget October 9th is Fall Invisalign Day at the Placerville Dentistry Group! Now is the perfect time to give you or your loved ones the smile they've always wanted at the best prices of the year! Keep in mind that unused flexible spending account (FSA) funds...
Creating Smart-Mouthed Teenagers
Oct 1, 2015 | Oral Health
Growing Bodies, Eroding Teeth At a time when teenagers need high-density nutrition for their growing bones and bodies, what they often consume is energy drinks, sodas, fast food, chips, and other high fat, high sugar foods. When diets high in sugar and fat replace...
Fall Invisalign Day in Placerville
Sep 22, 2015 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Events, Orthodontics
Get the smile that you you've always wanted with our Fall Invisalign event on Thursday, November 9, 2017. We're offering discounts on all forms of Invisalign orthodontic treatments and offering "spin to win" prizes.
How to Avoid Cavities
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...
Tooth Sensitivity
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 sensitivity! If...
What Are Plaque and Tartar?
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 — tartar. Plaque and Why...
Should I Super Glue a Crown?
Aug 27, 2015 | Crowns
What to do if you lose a crown and you're nowhere near a dentist? Should you use Super Glue or Krazy Glue to put it back? The quick answer is no. While these permanent glues can be used to suture up wounds in an outback emergency, they are not designed for fixing...
Xylitol and You
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...