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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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
When the Paste Runs Out
At some point in your continued routine of oral hygiene, you look down at your tube of toothpaste and notice it is nearly empty. You keep reminding yourself to get more, but that thought escapes your head as soon as you escape the bathroom. Then, there’s nothing left,...
Managing Dental Pain
Discussing NSAID and Opioids One of the main reasons many people avoid the dentist is an expectation of pain. Ironically, avoiding regular dental checkups often results in acute pain from things like toothaches, gum irritation, dental abscesses, or cavities. The...
Maintenance Tips for Healthy Lips
California is known for summer heat as well as drought conditions. Although we lack the technology to forecast how long a drought will last, California droughts often last for three to five years. Experts say that 2021 represents a second year of drought, which means...
Dislodged Teeth
Our permanent adult teeth are meant to be exactly that — permanent. They aren’t meant to come out on their own. But popular sports and unforeseen accidents might lead to a tooth getting loose or completely knocked out (the fancy word is avulsed). What would be the...