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Floss Before You Brush!

Floss Before You Brush!

A Worthwhile Dental Habit Most everyone flosses their teeth after brushing them. This practice is so ingrained that to some people it may seem to make as much sense as putting on your socks before you put on your shoes. While it is true that the most important thing...

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A Placerville Digital Dental Community

A Placerville Digital Dental Community

Feel Free to Comment! The staff at the Placerville Dental Group is pleased to see your comments about the articles and subjects discussed on our website. We do our best to tailor the topics to issues we see in our Placerville dentistry practice and to highlight...

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Fluoride is Beneficial!

Fluoride is Beneficial!

Fluoride — A Tooth's Best Friend Forever Fluoride is one of the best friends your teeth can ever have for the following reasons: Fluoride fights the growth of harmful oral bacteria. Fluoride helps repair enamel damaged by oral bacteria. Enamel repaired by with...

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The Differences Between a PPO and an HMO

The Differences Between a PPO and an HMO

The Placerville Dental Group is ready to meet your dentistry needs whether you have insurance or not. If you're selecting insurance, however, and have a choice between a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) or a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), you may be...

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Should I Use An Electric Toothbrush?

Should I Use An Electric Toothbrush?

The electric toothbrush was first introduced in the United States in the 1950's. While a plain toothbrush works just fine for cleaning your teeth and applying fluoride to your enamel, the electric toothbrush does have two benefits. These benefits both lead to greater...

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Should You Change Your Toothbrush?

Should You Change Your Toothbrush?

This week many of our Placerville dental patients have enjoyed a really big meal. To accomplish any major task, you need the right tools. Flimsy plastic forks and wimpy paper plates are no way to tackle a major culinary experience. Afterwards, the same principle...

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Tongue Piercings and Dental Health

Tongue Piercings and Dental Health

Tongue piercing is a personal decision, but it is important that patients are fully aware of possible oral health hazards.” — Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice Our last article examined the connection between lip piercings and cracked teeth or gum disease. Some...

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Lip Piercings and Your Teeth and Gums

Lip Piercings and Your Teeth and Gums

An adult's decision to obtain a lip piercing is obviously a personal one. As your Placerville dentists, however, we are obliged to fill you in on the potential consequences of your decision in relation to your teeth and gums. Consider a report on lip piercings made by...

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Announcing the Veterans Preferred Plan

Announcing the Veterans Preferred Plan

In conjunction with the Veterans Appreciation Day, we would like to announce the Veterans Preferred Plan. This dental plan is designed especially with the needs of veterans in mind. Visiting a dentist regularly can help maintain oral health. Such regular dental...

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Free Dental Care for Veterans

Free Dental Care for Veterans

Placerville Dental Group is hosting a special dental health event on Saturday, November 9th, 2013 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. All veterans with a Veterans Administration Medical Benefits card or a copy of their discharge papers are welcome to receive complimentary dental...

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