Author Profile for Diamond Dental of Sacramento

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.

Periodontal Disease—It’s More Than Just Sore Gums

And periodontal health is more than a dazzling smile. Maintaining healthy teeth and gums has become more important than ever. Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammation of the gums that not only can lead to tooth loss but can even interfere with other systems of the body. Periodontitis, aka gum disease, has been associated with such other chronic inflammatory diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and rheumatoid arthritis. You can assess your risk for periodontal disease at perio.org. Good news! Periodontal disease is treatable. [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2024-09-03T14:32:51-07:00March 4, 2025|Periodontal Dentistry|

Crowns—Dental Workhorses

Most dentists will agree that crown restorations are at the heart of general dentistry. We've all studied crowns in dental school, and some of us have done our best work replacing missing teeth and saving the rest. Research has given us the wherewithal to achieve virtually ideal restorations. They are natural looking, comfortable and stable in the moist environment of the mouth. We’re better equipped than ever to build strong, long-lasting and cosmetically superior crowns. What is a crown? A crown (or cap) is a restoration [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2024-09-03T14:32:06-07:00February 25, 2025|Restorative Dentistry|

What Your Mouth “Tells” Us…
What Your Mouth “Tells” Us…

Preventative Dentistry

What Your Mouth “Tells” Us…

About Your Overall Health Recent studies, including the Surgeon General’s Report on Oral Health, confirm what our team has known for a long time: There are so many connections between oral health and overall health that your next dental visit can be the next best thing to a physical examination! Your mouth is both an early warning system and a window to the health of your heart, your circulation, and your healthy well-being. A dental exam gives us the chance to recognize potentially serious [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2024-09-03T14:31:40-07:00February 18, 2025|Preventative Dentistry|

Toothpicks: a Pointed Problem

What’s long, slender, hard, sharp, indigestible and potentially hazardous? That common and seemingly harmless sliver of wood called a toothpick. Reports in the Journal of the American Medical Association point to toothpicks as causing thousands of injuries a year, mostly to young children. Youngsters aged five to 14 were most likely to be injured by toothpicks, and children under the age of five were 20 times more likely to seriously injure their eyes or ears. Adults should also treat the toothpick with a little [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2024-09-03T14:31:03-07:00February 11, 2025|Patient Education|

Heart Disease and Dental Care

Do I need to take an antibiotic before my dental appointment? Patients who have had rheumatic fever, heart murmur, heart valve replacement or orthopedic joint replacement are at risk for a condition called infectious endocarditis. The American Dental Association recommends these patients take a “pre-med” prior to dental work. Here’s why: Bacteria which normally inhabit a mouth can get into your bloodstream during the simplest dental procedure. When that bacteria travels to the heart it might affect the heart or joints. Pre-medication works to [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2024-09-03T14:30:22-07:00February 4, 2025|Patient Education|

Am I a Candidate for Dental Implants?
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Am I a Candidate for Dental Implants?

Restorative Dentistry

Am I a Candidate for Dental Implants?

The answer could be “yes!” Many patients, today, from teenagers to active retired people, enjoy the benefits and advantages of dental implants. Whether you’re missing just one tooth, several teeth, or all of your teeth, you may be a patient who could benefit from the esthetic and functional enjoyment of dental implants. Using the latest treatment techniques and materials available, we can surgically implant a space-age material, such as titanium, into your jawbone as an anchor for the replacement tooth or teeth (such as [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2024-09-03T14:29:52-07:00January 28, 2025|Restorative Dentistry|

Is Snoring an Issue at Your House?
Is Snoring an Issue at Your House?

Patient Education

Is Snoring an Issue at Your House?

Do the walls of your house vibrate at night? Does your dog or cat sleep with his paws over his ears? If so, you may find some benefit in this article. In some men or women, snoring can be reduced or eliminated simply by wearing an oral appliance at night. The appliance enlarges the airway by positioning the lower jaw slightly forward. The appliance fits snugly onto the teeth of each arch with the teeth slightly apart. The procedure to make the appliance is [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2024-09-03T14:28:51-07:00January 21, 2025|Patient Education|

5 Ways to Protect Children’s Teeth at Home
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5 Ways to Protect Children’s Teeth at Home

Children's Dentistry

5 Ways to Protect Children’s Teeth at Home

Parents typically provide oral hygiene care until the child is old enough to take personal responsibility for the daily dental health routine of brushing and flossing. A proper regimen of home preventive care for children's teeth is important from the day your child is born. Clean your infant's gums with a clean, damp cloth. Ask your dentist if you may rub a tiny dab of toothpaste on the gums. As soon as the first teeth come in, begin brushing them with a small, soft-bristled [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2024-09-03T14:28:22-07:00January 14, 2025|Children's Dentistry|

Dental Bridge FAQs
Dental Bridge FAQs

Restorative Dentistry

Dental Bridge FAQs

What is a dental bridge? A bridge is a dental appliance that replaces one or more natural missing teeth, thereby "bridging" the space between two teeth. Fixed bridges are cemented into place next to the "abutment" teeth--the surrounding teeth on either side of the space, or "span." Unlike removable partial dentures, bridges are not removable. A bridge is a device that typically consists of three units--a false tooth fused between two crowns that are cemented onto the abutment teeth. Who should get a bridge? [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2024-09-03T14:27:52-07:00January 7, 2025|Restorative Dentistry|

Quitting Chewing Tobacco
Quitting Chewing Tobacco

Patient Education

Quitting Chewing Tobacco

Chewing tobacco affects your dental health as well as the rest of your body. If you use smokeless tobacco and have thought about quitting, we can help. How do you kick the habit? We can help you kick your chewing tobacco habit. In addition to cleaning teeth and treating bad breath and puffy, swollen gums associated with tobacco use, we may decide to prescribe a variety of nicotine replacement therapies, such as the transdermal nicotine patch or chewing gum that helps to wean addicted [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2024-09-03T10:04:14-07:00December 24, 2024|Patient Education|

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