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Adult Fluoride Treatments
Adult Fluoride Treatments

Patient Education

Adult Fluoride Treatments

Topical Fluoride Treatments in Sacramento, CA No matter your age, fluoride helps prevent cavities, tooth decay, and periodontal disease. Fluoride helps create healthy teeth, and it's not just for kids—adults need fluoride too! Every day, acidic foods and drinks threaten to erode tooth enamel. Bacteria as well, can produce acid and dissolve the enamel on a microscopic level. (A process that is known as Demineralization.) Fortunately, our body fights back by constantly rebuilding enamel with the help of minerals like calcium and fluoride. Fluoride [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-11-03T08:00:04-08:00November 3, 2020|Patient Education|

Chronic Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
Chronic Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)

Restorative Dentistry

Chronic Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)

Dry Mouth Can Be Harmful Oral health includes a healthy flow of saliva. Dry mouth (also called xerostomia) is usually just a short term symptom of dehydration. However, if reduced saliva flow becomes a chronic issue, it can lead to more serious dental problems. That's because saliva coats teeth to provide a protective layer against bacteria, so reduced saliva leaves teeth more vulnerable to cavities and tooth decay. Anyone can experience reduced saliva, but it occurs more as we age and tends to affect [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-10-27T08:00:06-07:00October 27, 2020|Restorative Dentistry|

The Good News About a Root Canal
The Good News About a Root Canal

Restorative Dentistry

The Good News About a Root Canal

Root Canal Therapy Halts Pain Many patients associate "root canal" with pain. In fact, this procedure is about pain relief. Toothache/tooth pain is commonly due to the buildup of pressure inside an infected tooth. When the nerve is damaged, conventional fillings won't stop the pain. The answer is to remove the nerve within the tooth without removing the tooth itself. That's what a "root canal" does, and opening the tooth's interior (the pulp chamber) relieves the discomfort almost immediately! Please Note: sometimes an infection [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-10-20T08:00:43-07:00October 20, 2020|Restorative Dentistry|

Coping With Dental Fear
Coping With Dental Fear

Fear & Anxiety

Coping With Dental Fear

We Have Suggestions It's normal to have some level of anxiety about going to the dentist, especially if you're expecting bad news. For many others, however, this anxiety rises to the level of fear/phobia. These patients may experience advanced signs of stress such as shaking, confusion, heart palpitations, or changes in blood pressure. Unfortunately, this fear causes many to avoid the dentist altogether. If you or someone you care about needs help in coping with dental fear, we've got some suggestions. Know that we're [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-10-13T08:00:32-07:00October 13, 2020|Fear & Anxiety|

Tooth Tips For Babysitters
Tooth Tips For Babysitters

Children's Dentistry

Tooth Tips For Babysitters

Helpful Tips For Babysitters (And Parents!) A sleepless child is a babysitter's nightmare. To keep babies or young children sleeping soundly (and safely) keep these tips in mind: Bedtime Fussing? Could Be Teething. If the baby is under three and fussing, it could be teething pains. You can ease some of the discomforts by rubbing the baby's gums with a wet gauze pad. Also, a chilled teething ring can soothe tender gums and help lead to sleep. DON'T Bed Baby With A Bottle. A [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-10-06T08:00:15-07:00October 6, 2020|Children's Dentistry|

Nutritious Food Groups
Nutritious Food Groups

Nutrition

Nutritious Food Groups

For a Healthy Diet These nutritious foods can build health, ward off disease, and taste wonderful! Fatty fish—broiled, baked or grilled—may lower triglycerides and blood pressure, increase good cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of clotting. Whole grains are full of fiber, flavor and texture. They may lower your risk of heart disease, Type II diabetes and cancer. Tomatoes practically burst with B and C vitamins, minerals and lycopene, which may reduce your risk of cancer and heart attack. Berries (such as blueberries, blackberries, [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-09-22T08:00:57-07:00September 22, 2020|Nutrition|

Grow Older with Your Teeth
Grow Older with Your Teeth

Preventative Dentistry

Grow Older with Your Teeth

As we grow older, it's natural for changes in our mouths, gums, and jawbone to occur. However (thanks to preventive dentistry) people nowadays are keeping their natural teeth longer and longer. Prevent Tooth Loss as you Grow Older Neglect is the main cause of tooth loss, and most problems can be prevented with a simple regimen of daily home care for your teeth, a healthy diet and lifestyle, and regular dental examinations. Periodontal Disease The main cause of tooth loss in adults is periodontal [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-09-15T08:00:41-07:00September 15, 2020|Preventative Dentistry|

Do You Have TMJ Pain?
Do You Have TMJ Pain?

Restorative Dentistry

Do You Have TMJ Pain?

Helping You Solve TMJ Pain Some 10 million people suffer from some form of TMJ Disorder: from clicking or popping whenever they yawn, to intense migraine-like pain in the area around their ears. The temporomandibular joint is the hinge between your jaw and skull. The bone and muscles permit your jaw to move—not just up and down, but left and right, in and out. This kind of complexity is what makes TMJ Disorder so common, and often so difficult to diagnose. Modern dentistry has [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-09-08T08:00:10-07:00September 8, 2020|Restorative Dentistry|

Chronic Inflammation & Gum Disease
Chronic Inflammation & Gum Disease

Periodontal Dentistry

Chronic Inflammation & Gum Disease

Gum Disease may be a sign of systemic inflammation Unlike acute inflammation (your body's defense against illness or injury) chronic inflammation simultaneously heals and destroys tissue. It's what happens when the immune system doesn't know when to stop and often leads to such diseases as heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer's, and gum disease. Dentally speaking, chronic inflammation can manifest itself as periodontal disease. Initial warning signs include swollen, bleeding, or tender gums. If poor dental health continues, patients risk eventual tooth loss. Contact [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-09-01T08:00:27-07:00September 1, 2020|Periodontal Dentistry|

The Anatomy of a “Perfect” Smile
The Anatomy of a “Perfect” Smile

Cosmetic Dentistry

The Anatomy of a “Perfect” Smile

You've probably noticed that a friendly greeting (along with a bright smile) usually gets a smile in response! It's a good feeling we humans are lucky to share. But, what exactly composes a fine smile? What Makes Teeth Beautiful? The Smile Line There are dimensions to the ideal smile that dentists work to achieve. In youthful smiles, the curve of the upper lip follows the curve of the lower lip. When the biting edges of the lower teeth conform to the lower lip, it's [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-08-25T08:00:15-07:00August 25, 2020|Cosmetic Dentistry|

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