Braces aren’t just for children and teens, but also for adults. The Placerville Dental Group offers clear aligners for the treatment of adult issues with teeth. Find out more about how we can help you achieve the smile you’ve always wanted!
Oral Health
If oral health is your main concern, then this section is written just for you! How often should you brush, why is flossing important, and does mouthwash really matter? We answer questions not only on adult dental health but infant, child, and pet dental health as well.
What to Do for Wounded Gums
Bleeding gums can cause quite the scare! Worry not. Here are some simple tips to help determine the cause and how to find relief. And always know, the caring team at Placerville Dental Group are here to help.
Water Flossers and Dental Health
What should you know about the Waterpik and other water flossers? We look at the benefits of using these devices and discuss whether you can stop using floss.
Water and Dental Health
The average adult is advised to consume between 90 and 120 ounces of water daily. Does the type of water your drink have an impact on your oral health? Some have remarkable benefits, others are less than optimal for your dental health. Here we describe the difference.
Dealing with Dental Trauma
What is dental trauma and how can you prevent it? Here we present the most common forms of dental trauma for children and adults and prevention ideas.
Emergency Dentistry – Damaged Dental Fillings
Damaged fillings or fillings that fall out qualify as a dental emergency. Call the Placerville Dental Group at the first sign of trouble with a filling.
The Worst Possible Candy
There are sticky candies, sour candies, and long-lasting candies. What kind of candy is the worst for your teeth? Our dentist provides the answer!
The Kidney Disease and Gum Disease Connection
Kidney disease and gum disease are connected. One makes the other worse, and vice versa, while improving one also improves the other. Find out how we can help!
The Gum Disease and Arthritis Connection
Research by Johns Hopkins University suggests that some forms of rheumatoid arthritis may be linked to oral bacteria causing gum disease. Your dentist can help!
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.
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.
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.
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...