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.

Impression Material
Impression Material

Patient Education

Impression Material

What is that goo? Whether you need a new denture, braces, or a single inlay restoration, you'll encounter the "goo" dentists use to make an impression - the first step to a perfect likeness of your mouth. In effect, the material you bite into registers a "negative" image, like a photograph. To make a positive model, a plaster-like "stone" is poured into the impression and allowed to set. And there you are. Impression material, to work properly, must reproduce oral structures accurately, and be [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2016-12-06T00:00:52-08:00December 6, 2016|Patient Education|

Smile with Esthetic Dentistry
Smile with Esthetic Dentistry

Cosmetic Dentistry

Smile with Esthetic Dentistry

Elements of a Beautiful Smile What can dentistry do for your self-esteem that all the pots of cream and eyeliner on Madison Avenue can't? While we agree with the ad men that esthetics motivate how people see us, value us, and respond to us, true natural beauty has to do with good health, not technique with a make-up brush. When you admire the dazzling smile of that Revlon model, will you buy the lipstick—or seek the quality dentistry that perfected the smile? Dentistry thee [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2016-11-22T00:00:42-08:00November 22, 2016|Cosmetic Dentistry|

Could You Have Gum Disease?
Could You Have Gum Disease?

Periodontal Dentistry

Could You Have Gum Disease?

Periodontal disease, (aka gum disease) is painless in its early stages. So how can you tell if it's in your future? Take a good look at your gums. Then call us. Do your gums bleed—at all—when you brush? Are your gums swollen, red or tender? Have any permanent teeth loosened? Are you distressed by persistent bad breath? Are your gums pulling away from your teeth? Do your teeth or partial dentures fit together differently when you bite down?

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2016-11-15T00:00:41-08:00November 15, 2016|Periodontal Dentistry|

Baby Pacifier Pros and Cons
Baby Pacifier Pros and Cons

Children's Dentistry

Baby Pacifier Pros and Cons

Is putting baby to bed with a pacifier the way to Sleep Heaven? Or the start of a dangerous habit? Moms, doctors, even dentists have passionate opinions on both sides. As usual, the truth lies pretty much in between. A study published in a recent issue of General Dentistry indicates that babies sleeping with pacifiers are less likely to suffer from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) than those who don't. It's believed the pacifier allows baby to awaken from the kind of extremely deep [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2016-11-08T00:00:38-08:00November 8, 2016|Children's Dentistry|

The ABC’s of Vitamins
The ABC’s of Vitamins

Patient Education

The ABC’s of Vitamins

Here's our Cast List: Vitamin A; the "B's" (B1, B2, B3, B6, B12); Vitamins C, D, E, K, and P. Some, like Vitamin C, are old friends; others, like Vitamin P (bioflavonoids) are more mysterious. What they have in common: all can be found in one or another food source. And all can be taken as "Vitamin Supplements." Here's where the ABC's of vitamins begin to get fuzzy. Not everyone agrees on the merits of vitamin supplements. And vitamins appear to have a role [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2016-11-01T00:00:12-07:00November 1, 2016|Patient Education|

Tongue Tales
Tongue Tales

Preventative Dentistry

Tongue Tales

Traditionally, doctors and dentists have depended on the tongue to help them diagnose various diseases. And tongues do have a lot to say. For example, scarlet fever is accompanied by a spotted "strawberry" tongue. Burning tongue, a very painful condition, affects primarily post-menopausal women and can reflect systemic problems. Hairy leukoplakia is a common AIDS-related oral lesion. And candidiasis, a fungus infection which coats the tongue white, also says something is wrong. Now you know why, when you're asked to stick out your tongue [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2016-10-25T00:00:36-07:00October 25, 2016|Preventative Dentistry|

Ouch! Why am I Wincing?
Ouch! Why am I Wincing?

Restorative Dentistry

Ouch! Why am I Wincing?

A sudden, sharp pain when you bite—that's seemingly out of nowhere? Most likely, it's a cracked tooth. Even a hairline fracture in a cavity-free molar can make the most hardy of us sit up and take notice. When you're visited by this kind of bite-down pain, get to the dentist quick. Most cracks are superficial, affecting only part of the crown, but others are more significant and traverse the tooth deeply enough to expose root structure. The simpler "and more common" fractures that affect [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2016-10-18T00:00:35-07:00October 18, 2016|Restorative Dentistry|

Dentistry and the Older Adult
Dentistry and the Older Adult

Patient Education

Dentistry and the Older Adult

With people living longer, we, as dentists, recognize that the dental profession must shoulder a new responsibility for enduring dental care. We all hope we'll live to a ripe old age. At the same time, we want to enjoy the rest of our years and live a quality life. As people age, they become more prone to certain chronic conditions. Old adults may encounter root decay, erosion of the root surfaces, fracturing of fillings and brittle teeth, or gum infection. People with dentures or [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2016-09-13T00:00:23-07:00September 13, 2016|Patient Education|

Targeting Teenage Risks
Targeting Teenage Risks

Patient Education

Targeting Teenage Risks

Risk-taking is a normal part of teenage development—and often a growth opportunity for parents, too! Heads up to handling some common dental risks of adolescence so you both stay smiling. Wisdom Comes With Age The wisdom teeth, the third molars, are the last to emerge. They appear in the teen years sometimes two, sometimes three or four, or sometimes none at all. In a too-small jaw, the risk is they'll not be able to erupt, and cause pain and swelling from impaction. Or they'll [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2016-09-06T00:00:40-07:00September 6, 2016|Patient Education|

When it Comes to Toothpaste
When it Comes to Toothpaste

Patient Education

When it Comes to Toothpaste

Choosing the right toothpaste for yourself—or your family—goes beyond the coupon you may have in hand, or bright displays in the marketplace. For your health, you have to think like a dentist. At different times in our lives, dental strategies change, toothpaste requirements change. And product name isn't half as important as the basic components of the paste. Key word: ingredients. Besides fluoride, which every adult should use in one form or another (less for children), consider the options: Say you have sensitive teeth. [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2016-08-23T00:00:39-07:00August 23, 2016|Patient Education|

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