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Diamond Dental of Sacramento

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About Diamond Dental of Sacramento

Diamond Dental of Sacramento provides state of the art cosmetic and general dentistry services. We are committed to providing each patient with an exceptional level of care and attention. We gladly accept most major dental insurance plans. Our dedicated staff works together as a team to provide high-quality comprehensive care including: Preventative, Restorative, Cosmetic and Sedation Dentistry along with Periodontics, Root Canals and treatment for common dental emergencies.

Inside Look at Women’s Oral Health

Women Encounter More Challenges to Their Oral Health A woman's oral health is often directly related to her stage of life. Changes in hormone levels during puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, lactation, and menopause all impact the chemistry of what's going on in her mouth. It is important for everyone to practice good habits of brushing, flossing, and getting regular dental check-ups, but women need to remain extra vigilant during certain times of increased vulnerability. Dental Problems for Women can be Caused By: Puberty During puberty [...]

By |2019-03-19T08:00:46-07:00March 19, 2019|Patient Education|

Choosing the Right Toothpaste

Overwhelmed by your choices? Here's how to choose the right toothpaste for you. While your toothbrush does most of the plaque removal, abrasive agents in toothpaste will scour food particles and plaque from your teeth. Fluoride is the best-known ingredient, added to make the outer tooth structure more decay-resistant. Fluorides work best when teamed with surfactants (detergents), which help in remineralization. Lauryl sulfates, the most common surfactants, can dissolve plaque and fight bacteria. They also provide a foam that helps to carry away debris. [...]

By |2019-03-12T08:00:44-07:00March 12, 2019|Preventative Dentistry|

Removable Partial Dentures, aka Flipper Dentures

When it comes to replacing a missing tooth, several factors determine what treatment option will be best for each individual. Sometimes a patient is missing just a single tooth (or very few teeth) and aren't ready for dental implants or dentures. Sometimes the gums and underlying bone are too weak to support an implant, or need time to heal before it's placed. And, unfortunately, sometimes insurance and financing options are limiting factors. In cases such as these, the best option is often a removable [...]

By |2019-03-05T08:00:15-08:00March 5, 2019|Restorative Dentistry|

Repair Your Smile with Tooth Colored Fillings!

Tooth Colored Fillings for a Natural Appearance Do you have a cavity, but have always hated the thought of dark, metallic-looking fillings? Or maybe you already have one of these "amalgams" and it's time for a replacement? Well, consider the beautiful results that can be achieved with composite resin, tooth colored fillings. Your teeth will look as fresh, white, and natural as when they first grew in. The most important aspect of any restoration is strength, and the newest materials used in composite bonding [...]

By |2019-02-26T08:00:29-08:00February 26, 2019|Restorative Dentistry|

Let’s Trend Towards Better Oral Health

Tooth decay is declining in everyone except among preschoolers. What can you do to give your kids a better future? Before the first tooth comes in, wipe baby's mouth clean with a damp washcloth. Once a tooth emerges, use a soft toothbrush twice daily for about 3 minutes. Kids are old enough to brush their own teeth when they can write their own name (which displays the dexterity required for brushing). Flossing begins when teeth grow to touch each other. Try flavored floss, and [...]

By |2019-02-19T08:00:33-08:00February 19, 2019|Children's Dentistry|

Brightening Your Smile…

You Owe It to Yourself Finally achieving a great looking, bright smile can mean a lot. Especially if negative feelings about your smile have been holding you back in life, causing self-consciousness about your overall appearance. Whether you are worried about a job interview, going on a date, or meeting with business clients, there are many instances in which a bright white smile can improve your confidence. Brighten Up Your Smile If you're unhappy with the appearance of your teeth due to stains or [...]

By |2019-02-12T08:00:36-08:00February 12, 2019|Cosmetic Dentistry|

What’s with the Gloves?

You may have noticed that whenever we work inside your mouth (or touch something that will be going into your mouth) we will ALWAYS be wearing medical gloves to prevent contamination. Keeping Germs Out The subject of sterilization is more important than ever as we become more aware of the various communicable diseases that can be transmitted in the environment of a dental office. You may well ask if we wear gloves and masks to protect us from disease patients may carry. The truth [...]

By |2019-02-05T08:00:58-08:00February 5, 2019|Patient Education|

Your Child’s Dental Safety

Child Safety is No Accident From their first crawl, children are prone to accidents. Dental injuries may be more common during those early adventuresome years, but the risk to teeth doesn't diminish as children grow older. The best way to avoid dental injuries is to anticipate them and take precautions. Here are some guidelines that may help parents, grandparents, teachers, and childcare providers prevent dental injuries to children: Protect children from falls which can lead to dental injuries. Put safety gates across stairways to [...]

By |2019-01-29T08:00:20-08:00January 29, 2019|Children's Dentistry|

All About Bonding

Improving the smiles and self-esteem of our patients is one of the best parts of our job. And often this requires the use of dental bonding, a painless and easy way to restore damaged teeth, or just to improve appearance. A thin layer of liquid resin is simply brushed onto the tooth and cured with a special light to harden the bond. Bonding can be used many ways such as to cover stains, fill in chipped areas, repair areas of decay, or fill in [...]

By |2019-01-22T08:00:03-08:00January 22, 2019|Restorative Dentistry|

Vitamins, the Spice of Life

"Recommended Dietary Allowances." "Minimum Daily Requirement." Do you sometimes feel bullied by vitamin manufacturers and dietitians? Since the science of nutrition got off the ground, 40 or so nutrients vital to our health have been identified. And depending on what they're selling, we're told we need more or less of one or the other. In fact, with rare exceptions, a varied diet will fulfill all requirements for most people, without the need for supplements. The key word is variety. It's simple common sense. If [...]

By |2019-01-15T08:00:55-08:00January 15, 2019|Nutrition|