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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.
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!
Alternative Payment Assistance
In this article we discuss two methods of paying for dental procedures that go beyond the recommendation to have dental insurance.
Understanding Dental Benefits
Let’s face it, with so many options available with dental insurance, it can be overwhelming to know which plan to choose. We help make the deciding process pain-free with some free resources. We’re here to assist you!
Keeping Our Patients and Staff Safe
Health and safety are part of the whole purpose of visiting the dentist. We do our best to preserve both for our patients and our staff. Learn more here.
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.
What Are Your Fillings Filled With?
We want to make sure you get the best dental care available for your teeth and gums. That’s why we offer composite fillings for dental cavities instead of metal amalgam. Why the change when metal used to be so popular for fillings? Find out here!
A Better Material for Dentistry
You can count on our dentists to keep up with the latest advances in dental care! For example, lithium disilicate is a current material used in dentistry, since it is durable, biocompatible, available in many colors and versatile for use in many restorations. Find out more here!
Intraoral Cameras
Intraoral cameras are helpful tools that allow you to get a close look at what dentists see when they look at your teeth, using color and magnification. What kind of dental issues do they help detect and what’s the benefit for you? Find out here!
Counting the Cost of Dentistry
Dental insurance helps to keep dentistry affordable. Since it usually includes preventive care, it helps reduce your costs in the long run by avoiding the need for more serious treatments.
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.
The Dental Engine
Have you heard of a dental engine? What is it, and how does it help the team at Placerville Dental Group to provide you with excellent dental care? Find out here!
One Stop for Dental Services
You don’t need to look any further than the Placerville Dental Group to get the best options for healthy teeth and gums – as well as a fantastic smile. We are a general dentistry practice. What does that mean for you, our client, or someone interested in our services? Find out!
Why Become a Dentist?
Why become a dentist? Is there a reason why dentistry often appears in lists of “best jobs”? Find out more about the advantages of a career in the dental field!
Dental Practice and the ADA
What are some of the most important ethical principles recommended by the American Dental Association for dental practitioners? Find out more about it!