Sleep dentistry, oral conscious sedation, sedation dentistry – it all means stress-free dental visits without fear of needles or instruments. Find out more here!
Sleep Through Your Dental Visits
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Endodontics
Endodontics specializes in the treatment of preserving teeth that have become damaged or diseased. One of the most common endodontic procedures is a root canal. Read about the purpose of a root canal and how your dental habits can help you avoid this type of treatment.
Dental Vacations — Are They Worth the Savings?
Should you save money on dentistry by traveling to a foreign country for treatment? Here we talk about a real-life account and the experiences of our dentists.
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!
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!
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...
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...
Crohn’s Disease and Dental Implants
Dental implants are replacement teeth that anchor into your jawbone. Since they are permanent replacements of lost teeth, they work better than detachable bridges or dentures. Not only are they long-lasting and reliable, but they look natural and offer an improved...
The Lifespan of Your Teeth
How Long Can They Last? Many people consider losing teeth as just a part of getting old. In fact, by the time the average American reaches seventy years of age, they’ve lost at least a tooth or two. One report says that over 25% of adults from age 65 to 74 have lost...
3D Printing in Dentistry
Technology is Making Progress What can you make with a 3D printer? Honestly, it’s easier to list what you can’t make! House keys, smart wallets, adjustable wrenches, toothpaste tube squeezers, fishing lures, dinnerware, record albums, high heels, replacement car...
Are your Teeth Floating?
Bacteria and plaque never cease to attack our teeth and gums. Without a daily oral hygiene routine, plaque and bacteria open the door for periodontal disease, tooth decay, and even bone loss. That’s right — you can even lose the bone in your jaw from gum disease! At...
Dentist and Endodontist
What’s the Difference? Recently, we discussed what separates a periodontist from a regular dentist. However, periodontists are far from the only specialists that the Placerville Dental Group keeps available for referrals. Continuing our series on dental specialties,...
Dentist and Oral Surgeon
What’s the Difference? Your family doctor does a great job helping you cope with illness. They often know your health better than you do yourself. But you’d probably be apprehensive if they were about to remove your gall bladder, because that kind of surgery is a...
Crowns in Placerville
Part of the Wonderful World of Dental Crowns When people hear the word “crown,” they think of anything from royal inaugurations to old nursery rhymes. When a dentist at the Placerville Dental Group thinks of a crown, they think about the best way to protect a tooth...
When the Tooth Comes Out
Losing your teeth when you’re a kid is expected — your baby teeth are replaced by permanent teeth. But what if you lose one of your permanent teeth? Are you supposed to spit it out and forget it like some action hero, or proudly show off the gap like a hockey player?...
What to Know About Toothache
Toothache pain may come on suddenly and is difficult to treat without professional dental care. In fact, toothache is one of the most common reasons for emergency room visits, especially from the rural areas of Placer County. Cavities are the usual culprit of tooth...