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Backstage Support for Dentistry
The dental technician is a critical part of the support team for a dental office. What does a dental technician do and why are they are so helpful to our dentists? Find out here!
Dental Insurance for Placerville
Dental insurance makes it easier to pay for emergency and regular dental treatment. Find out more about the insurance we accept. Need help selecting the right plan? We can assist with that too!
Dental Implants Q & A
If you have questions about dental implants but have been afraid to ask, here are some answers! Find out more about common dental implant questions.
Jawbone Loss and Your Teeth
Our bodies are constantly rebuilding themselves at a cellular level. Portions of older bone get removed through a process called resorption, and new bone is put in place through ossification. When we are young, ossification is working at a higher level than...
Powder or Paste?
What Should You Put on Your Toothbrush? The dental industry is no stranger to people wanting alternative methods for oral care. Many people love to try alternative, homegrown, and organic options in taking care of their teeth and gums. Don’t like flossing? Try an...
Sertraline and Dental Implants
Are there medications that can affect the success of dental implants? This study of SSRI’s and dental implants may be helpful in planning your dental care. Find out more in this article.
The Influence of Dental Implants
The reason why dental implants are generally so successful has to do with the material they are usually made from. Find out more in this article!
Coping with Dental Discomfort and Disease
Don’t let fear of dental pain keep you from needed dental procedures! We work hard to ensure your comfort during oral surgery. We also have solutions to limit pain and prevent infection after surgery. Find out more here.
Explaining RDA
We Are Not Talking About the Recommended Dietary Allowance From car sales to the military, many trades, businesses and organizations use acronyms and abbreviations to identify certain aspects of their field. It could be an item, report, a department, a manufacturing...
Dental Technicians
Every individual working at the Placerville Dental Group has your dental health as their main goal. They want to make sure that your smile is the best it can be, and that your health of your teeth and gums stays in top shape. That includes not only your dentist, but...
Major League Oral Health
Major League Baseball has taken steps to remove smokeless tobacco from its ballfields. Why did they do this? How does chewing tobacco affect oral health? We provide the answers.
Teeth Whitening That Works!
Many people end up disappointed in DIY tooth whitening products. Don’t waste your money on stuff that doesn’t get the job done to your satisfaction! We have an effective and affordable solution.
Bone Grafting for Dental Implants
Do you need a dental implant but don’t have enough jawbone to support it? Then you need a jawbone graft. What materials are used for a jawbone graft and what’s entailed in the procedure? We provide the answers!
Help for the Reluctant Dental Patient
Most people do not mind visiting their family dentist, but some patients have an unwillingness to get their dental checkups regularly. There is no single reason for this type of reluctance – causes vary, and stem from a variety of sources. At the Placerville Dental...
Peptides for Oral Health
"Remineralization Guided by Peptides" A few years ago, researchers at the University of Washington discovered a product that helps to reverse tooth decay. With this product, they are creating a technology using natural substances to boost the repair of damaged teeth....