ClearCorrect has many advantages over traditional braces. Find out more about why people choose clear aligners for straightening their teeth.
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Orthodontics
Orthodontics is the treatment of irregularities in teeth and is extremely common. What type of treatment are you considering? Traditional braces, Invisalign, a mouthguard, or veneers? Review your various options and contact our office for more information.
Sleep Through Your Dental Visits
Sleep dentistry, oral conscious sedation, sedation dentistry – it all means stress-free dental visits without fear of needles or instruments. Find out more 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!
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!
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...
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...
How are Your Dental Arches?
A mouth is like a machine. All its components work together to produce things like sounds, speech, and music. It also helps process fuel by chewing food. The best way for your this machine to work at maximum efficiency is if all the components are properly aligned,...
Dental Diastemas
Mind the Gap? You don’t hear the word diastema in everyday conversation, but the condition is more common than you might think. Diastema is a dental term referring to a gap, or gaps, between the teeth. It’s a normal feature in humans – in fact, during medieval times,...
What is Medically Necessary Dentistry?
Dentists are doctors. As doctors, they provide treatments and procedures that restore, sustain, or improve your health. Even with this understanding, most dental procedures are not covered by medical insurance. Dental insurance fully covers cleanings, but typically...
What Are Bonding Trays?
Making Braces Easier — Bonding Trays The Placerville Dental Group wants to make sure your smile becomes the best it can be and then stays that way. When one of our patients opts to get braces, compared to clear aligners from Invisalign, the procedure requires a little...
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...
Sticking Around with Primary Teeth
Are Baby Teeth Overstaying Their Welcome? Between the years of five and twelve, children periodically get excited — and perhaps a little anxious — over their baby teeth becoming loose and falling out. This is a natural process, allowing permanent teeth to come in....
DIY Gone Wrong
When Home Dentistry Fails DIY (Do-It-Yourself) projects have always been extremely popular, and the Internet has made them omnipresent. Many websites and television channels are dedicated strictly to DIY projects. Just google “DIY” and see how many options pop up! As...
Protection Against Swimmer’s Calculus
Even in the higher altitudes of Placerville, summer heat causes kids and adults to look for relief, and they often turn to water — not just to a tall, refreshing glass of ice water, but perhaps an entire body of water! Of course, there’s not a lot of beachfront...
Covering the Basics
There’s no doubt that brushing, flossing and using mouthwash as needed are three good habits to maintain, but how you accomplish them is just as important. When discussing these actions, many patients have different ideas on how to do it properly. At the Placerville...