Shingle Springs smiles, close to home

Minutes off US-50, Drs. Peliks & Peliks deliver gentle family, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry with early/late appointments—timed to your school runs, jobsite schedules, and weekend trail plans.

A Short, Easy Hop for Shingle Springs Families

Shingle Springs days often zigzag between Mother Lode Drive errands, Ponderosa Road commutes, and school runs—so dental visits need to slide in without hassle. Our El Dorado Hills practice is just down the grade: roughly 10 miles by US-50 from the Shingle Springs/Ponderosa Road interchange, which makes pairing a cleaning or repair with the rest of your day straightforward. ‍Inside, Drs. Peliks & Peliks cover the full scope of family and cosmetic care—gentle hygiene, whitening, clear aligners, crowns, and implant restorations—supported by modern imaging for precise, efficient visits. We time appointments around real local rhythms: Buckeye Union bell schedules, Ponderosa High practices, and shift changes along the Durock/Mother Lode business strip, so you’re in and out on time.

Where Shop Bays, Schools, and US-50 Meet

Shingle Springs mixes hands-on industries around the Auto Mall and Durock Road with neighborhood schools and easy freeway access. Just west, the El Dorado Hills Business Park and Town Center extend that daily orbit—many residents work or shop there—so an EDH dental home that understands both sides of US-50 makes practical sense. ‍That blend shapes how we deliver care: commuter-friendly access for corridor workers, quick lunch-hour hygiene for office and shop crews, and cosmetic touch-ups timed to customer-facing roles (including hospitality shifts at nearby Red Hawk). And because weekends can mean bike trails, lake days, or a long stretch at the shop, we hold same-day capacity for chips, cracks, or “I need this fixed before Monday.”

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Appointments That Fit Shingle Springs Routines

US-50 commuters
‍Morning and late-day slots book up around the Ponderosa Road/Mother Lode ramps so you can miss peak traffic and still get seen. Visits are tightly run, and when appropriate we complete care in one sitting to protect your PTO.
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Shop floors & office teams
Along Durock, Mother Lode, and the Auto Mall, stepping away is tough. We cluster lunch-hour hygiene and quick-turn procedures, with digital intake to keep the round-trip short and predictable.

Schools & youth sports
‍After-school blocks cover cleanings, sealants, ortho checks, and custom mouthguards for Buckeye Elementary through Ponderosa High athletes. Fast post-game checks keep students in class and on the field.
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Evenings out in EDH
If you’re headed to Town Center for a concert or market, we can line up whitening or small cosmetic fixes beforehand—no need to choose between the event and your smile. Short-notice spots help when a chip shows up the day of.
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Trails, lakes & weekend jobs
‍From quick rides to long shop days, the unexpected happens. We keep same-day emergency space for fractures, avulsions, and sudden sensitivity, and we’ll coach you through first steps while you’re en route.

Dental Care Tuned to Local Work & Play

‍Treatment plans and time blocks are built for corridor commuters, minimizing PTO with Life on the US-50 corridor moves fast, so we build treatment plans and appointment blocks that respect the clock. Digital imaging and scan-guided workflows streamline each step, minimizing time away from the shop bay, office, or jobsite. Even larger procedures are mapped to fit inside a normal weekday, and when it’s the right clinical fit, we finish in a single visit to spare you a return trip. If your day takes you into the El Dorado Hills Business Park, flexible midday windows, streamlined insurance, and quick scans keep the round-trip predictable.

Families and athletes get a playbook that actually works in real life. Preventive programs set the baseline; custom-fit mouthguards protect smiles before the season starts; and rapid injury checks help after a tough practice or game. We coordinate directly with parents and coaches and provide clear, step-by-step return-to-play guidance, so school days and seasons stay on track without guesswork.

Active-life dentistry means planning for the occasional spill and the long, hot months. Nightguards and targeted TMJ therapy protect nighttime grinders and endurance athletes, while bonding and splinting stabilize chips and fractures when wipeouts happen. We also coach practical habits—hydration strategy, neutralizing rinses, and enamel-friendly choices—so summer heat and sports drinks don’t quietly turn into cavity season.

Confidence matters at work and off the clock, which is why our cosmetic and restorative options are scheduled around your world. From clear aligners and professional whitening to bonding and porcelain restorations, we time care to shift calendars and client-facing roles. The goal is a durable, natural-looking result that fits your routine—not the other way around.

Why Shingle Springs Makes the Short Drive to Drs. Peliks & Peliks

Your day in Shingle Springs runs on tight gears—Ponderosa Road commutes, school drop-offs, shop shifts, and the occasional Town Center evening—so our schedule runs on yours. We protect start times, offer early and after-work options, and pace visits so they slot into your calendar without derailing the rest of it.

We also cut the friction out of treatment. Digital imaging and precise 3D planning shorten chair time and reduce back-and-forth, and when it’s the right clinical call, we complete care in a single appointment. You head in with a problem and head out with it handled.

Families and athletes get extra lift. We line up back-to-back appointments for siblings to trim trips, build custom mouthguards that actually get worn, and move quickly when a practice or game ends with a bump. Clear, step-by-step return-to-play guidance keeps kids in class and on the field.

Finally, our approach adapts to what the foothills throw at you. Spring allergens, summer heat, and the occasional smoky week can all change oral-health needs, so we adjust in-office protocols and tailor take-home kits. Expect practical, specific tips—hydration habits, neutral rinses, and targeted fluoride—matched to how you live.Sources

Services offered at Drs. Peliks & Peliks

CLEANING

CROWNS

An illustration of dental veneer application

VENEERS

Places We’re Especially Helpful (Shingle Springs & Nearby)

Ponderosa/Mother Lode corridor
‍When your calendar stacks up—Town Center evenings, Durock Road rushes, or peak shop seasons—we align whitening and quick cosmetic fixes to your timetable and keep last-minute openings available. Being just minutes from the Ponderosa Road interchange keeps the round trip fast and painless.
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Auto Mall & Durock Road zone
‍Midday is prime time for Shingle Springs techs and service teams, so we keep lunch-hour hygiene and quick diagnostics ready to go. Being right off Mother Lode Dr. and minutes from the Auto Mall means you can duck out, get seen, and be back on the bay before the next ticket prints.

US-50 ramps at Ponderosa & Shingle Springs Dr.
‍We build “commuter windows” around the heaviest on-ramp patterns so the drive to EDH feels easy. Protected start times mean you’re seated when you arrive—not waiting while the clock runs.
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Ponderosa Bruins + Buckeye UnionSchools & youth leagues
We line up after-school hygiene, sealants, and ortho checks around Buckeye Elementary, Camerado Springs, and Ponderosa High schedules. Custom mouthguards and fast post-game checks keep students in class and on the field without missing practices.

Mother Lode & local shops
‍Retail rushes and end-of-day closes are real in Shingle Springs, so we offer early and later options that respect shift changes. Digital intake and predictable chair times keep the whole round trip tight and low-stress.

How We Personalize Care for the Area’s Day-to-Day

Midweek demand along Ponderosa & Mother Lode
Shop bays, retail counters, and office suites cluster around Ponderosa Road, Mother Lode Drive, the Auto Mall, and Durock Road—so Tuesdays through Thursdays can get busy fast. We keep buffer capacity for same-week restorative work and build appointment windows that line up with real shift patterns, from early tech call-ins to midafternoon office breaks. Because our office sits just down the grade, we also use EDH Business Park–adjacent slots to make a quick out-and-back realistic when you’re already headed that way. Outside the heaviest merge times, the US-50 hop is predictable—so you can handle care without sacrificing the rest of your day.
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Concerts, Rides & Last-Minute Fixes
‍Between EDH Town Center concerts and markets, Red Hawk nights, and trail or lake plans, evenings and weekends in Shingle Springs fill up fast. We extend Friday hours and open select Saturdays in peak seasons, then hold short-notice space for the inevitable “chipped it today” surprise. If a ride, hike, or game goes sideways, call on the way—we’ll give first-step guidance and aim to seat you same day, so your plans (and your smile) stay on track.

Close, Quick, and Thorough: Drs. Peliks & Peliks Work for Shingle Springs

‍Shingle Springs residents choose Drs. Peliks & Peliks because the care fits your life—not the other way around. Our office is just down the grade from the Ponderosa Road interchange—about ten miles on US-50—so a cleaning, repair, or cosmetic visit can slot between Mother Lode errands, shop shifts on Durock, or a quick run through the Auto Mall. We protect start times, offer early and after-work appointments, and keep parking and check-in effortless, so the round trip feels like a short, predictable stop—not a half-day project.

You also get comprehensive dentistry under one roof, delivered with modern tech and a light touch. From preventive care and whitening to clear aligners, crowns, and implant restorations, we use digital imaging and 3D-guided planning to diagnose precisely and work efficiently. When it’s the right clinical call, we complete treatment in a single visit, and our insurance coordination and text-first intake keep everything moving. The result is high-quality care that respects your schedule from first message to final polish.

Families and athletes get thoughtful extras that matter here. We line up after-school blocks around Buckeye Union bell times and Ponderosa practices, book siblings back-to-back to cut down on drives, and make custom mouthguards that actually get worn. If a practice, ride, or weekend job runs into a chipped tooth or a crack, we hold same-day space and give practical “on-the-way” guidance so you’re back to class, work, or the game quickly.

Finally, our approach is tuned to Shingle Springs’ rhythm and seasons. Lunch-hour hygiene works for techs and service teams along Durock and at the Auto Mall; quick cosmetic touch-ups can be timed before EDH Town Center plans or a night at Red Hawk. During smoky stretches or summer heat, we adjust protocols and take-home kits—hydration habits, neutral rinses, targeted fluoride—so local conditions don’t sideline your smile. Close, convenient, and crafted for how Shingle Springs really lives and works—that’s why the short drive to Drs. Peliks & Peliks pays off.