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Do You Use Chewable Vitamin C?
Do You Use Chewable Vitamin C?

Preventative Dentistry

Do You Use Chewable Vitamin C?

Less is More Where would we be without our vitamin C? Everyone agrees it's a crucial nutrient that provides many health benefits. And in dentistry, it plays an important role in the healing process, especially in soft tissue such as gums. But vitamin C, being acidic, can actually do damage if consumed in chewable form. Too many chews and tooth enamel literally dissolves. A single chewable tablet won't hurt, but if you need higher levels of vitamin C, switch to another form or consider [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2019-08-27T08:00:47-07:00August 27, 2019|Preventative Dentistry|

What Would You Do?
What Would You Do?

Patient Education

What Would You Do?

If It Were You? Every day, patients ask us about their dental care. Should I have a crown or a filling? A root canal, or an extraction? Should we fix a "baby tooth?" Or will it just fall out? Is teeth whitening safe? Often the final question we're asked is, "What would you do if it were you?" Our answer is always the same. Our recommendation to you is the same as if it were a member of our own family. We have the [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2019-08-20T08:00:34-07:00August 20, 2019|Patient Education|

“Guard” Your Teenager
“Guard” Your Teenager

Children's Dentistry

“Guard” Your Teenager

Against Tooth Damage Let's face it; kids, sports, and the typical teenage sense of invulnerability make a pretty risky combination. Once a tooth is cracked, broken—or worse, knocked out—there's no going back. It's for keeps. If your child is involved in any sports activity (even a pickup basketball game) a well-fitting mouthguard is the least expensive, most effective insurance you can have. There are three general types of mouthguard: Stock or Pre-formed. Inexpensive, yes. But one-size-fits-all usually means one-size-fits-nobody. And the mouthguard that sits [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2019-08-13T08:00:57-07:00August 13, 2019|Children's Dentistry|

Gum Disease & Public Health
Gum Disease & Public Health

Periodontal Dentistry

Gum Disease & Public Health

Gum Disease has Bigger Implications Gum disease continues to pose a significant threat to public health, with some studies suggesting more American adults have gum disease than previously thought. As detection, screening, and awareness has improved over the years, we now know that the prevalence of moderate to severe periodontal disease may have been underestimated by as much as 50 percent. Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disease that can destroy the gum tissue, ligaments and even the bone supporting the teeth. Left untreated, [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2019-08-06T08:00:32-07:00August 6, 2019|Periodontal Dentistry|

Fluoride Levels and The Goldilocks Rule
Fluoride Levels and The Goldilocks Rule

Preventative Dentistry

Fluoride Levels and The Goldilocks Rule

The best rule for fluoride is not too much. Not too little. Ever since the first American city began to manage fluoride levels in its water supply, there's been plenty of misinformation floating around regarding the potential benefits and dangers of this substance. In a nutshell, fluoride has been shown to help protect against tooth decay. It also exists naturally in most water supplies. When communities fluoridated their water, they weren't necessarily adding it; they were adjusting the dose to the best level. That's [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2019-07-23T08:00:42-07:00July 23, 2019|Preventative Dentistry|

Let’s Think About Prevention…
Let’s Think About Prevention…

Preventative Dentistry

Let’s Think About Prevention…

Prevention is the Best Way to Avoid Costly Dental Emergencies We understand that not all emergencies can be avoided, sometimes accidents happen. But skipping check-ups and avoiding the dentist is never a good way to save money. It will only result in more costly treatment needed down the road. Instead, we like to emphasize the value of maintaining your oral health. Just imagine that every time you brush, floss, or have a cleaning, it's as if the cost of a future dental problem becomes [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2019-07-16T08:00:07-07:00July 16, 2019|Preventative Dentistry|

The Benefits of Probiotics
The Benefits of Probiotics

Nutrition

The Benefits of Probiotics

When thinking about bacteria, a good analogy is bugs in your garden. The bad ones eat your cherished plants and can carry diseases, but good bugs like bees and ladybugs exist as well. They help to undo the damage done by the bad bugs. With bacteria, it is much the same. The harmful bacteria spreads disease and discomfort—but the good type provides many benefits, especially in your digestive tract. Your mouth is the important starting point for digestion. As you chew, saliva adds enzymes [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2019-07-09T08:00:33-07:00July 9, 2019|Nutrition|

Do You Have Hypertension?
Do You Have Hypertension?

Patient Education

Do You Have Hypertension?

Let Us Know If You've Been Diagnosed With Hypertension Hypertension, known as high blood pressure, masquerades as...nothing! No visible symptoms create alarm in the victim or family members. No pain alerts the victim to the danger. Yet hypertension is one of the leading risk factors for heart attack and stroke. It's also one of the most easily controlled. The best way to combat hypertension is by following the doctor's orders and these tips: Have your blood pressure checked regularly Reduce salt and other sources [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2019-07-02T08:00:46-07:00July 2, 2019|Patient Education|

Coping with Cracked Tooth Syndrome
Coping with Cracked Tooth Syndrome

Restorative Dentistry

Coping with Cracked Tooth Syndrome

If there's anything good to be said about a broken tooth, it's that the cause of the problem is pretty obvious. The same can't always be said when a tooth develops a crack, which are sometimes too small to even be seen with the naked eye. In fact, researchers have compiled case histories to develop a "cracked tooth syndrome" profile. Who? The potential for crack rises with age. Past 40, enamel tends to grow brittle partly due to reduced moisture. The tooth itself is [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2019-06-25T08:00:01-07:00June 25, 2019|Restorative Dentistry|

Drug Use During Dental Treatment
Drug Use During Dental Treatment

Patient Education

Drug Use During Dental Treatment

Discuss All Drug and Medication Use to Avoid Harmful Reactions Let's face it, some people take anti-depressants, some are prescribed antibiotics. Some smoke marijuana, and fewer, thankfully, use cocaine, methamphetamine or other drugs. But here in the office, the message remains the same for all. Tell us what you're taking, and when. Why? Because the drugs we administer during dental procedures might have unforeseen interactions with the drugs you're already taking, whether they be legal prescriptions or illicit "street" drugs. So let us know [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2019-06-18T08:00:31-07:00June 18, 2019|Patient Education|

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