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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|

When Prescriptions and Dentistry Don’t Mix
When Prescriptions and Dentistry Don’t Mix

Patient Education

When Prescriptions and Dentistry Don’t Mix

Some prescribed drugs and dental surgery may not be a good mix. You might not think that what your MD prescribes—and what your dentist does for your mouth's well-being—are closely related. But both are significant. If you are contemplating upcoming dentistry like a tooth extraction or an implant, it may be helpful to review which prescribed drugs you are taking for other problems. Two red flags, here: prescription drugs for osteoporosis and certain drugs used in association with chemotherapy against cancers. The big word [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2016-08-16T00:00:47-07:00August 16, 2016|Patient Education|

Baby Teeth and Teething
Baby Teeth and Teething

Children's Dentistry

Baby Teeth and Teething

Being mammals, we sport two sets of teeth, the primaries and the permanent. Assuming Mom has already lent strength to her baby's teeth during pregnancy—beginning from week seven of prenatal life—teeth grow through two stages. In the first permutation, teeth take shape; in the second, the cells are actually transformed to perform different functions. All this is percolating as you enjoy pickles and ice cream. When your baby is born, you won't see teeth, but they're there. Enamel and dentin are still forming in [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2016-08-09T00:00:48-07:00August 9, 2016|Children's Dentistry|

Dead Toothbrushes
Dead Toothbrushes

Patient Education

Dead Toothbrushes

A really dead toothbrush—one badly worn and frayed, not necessarily just old—is like having no toothbrush at all. In fact, you're probably doing more harm than good if your brush has seen better days. All dead toothbrushes should be given a decent burial. If you have doubts about the life left in your toothbrush, bring it in at your next appointment, and we can assess the damage. We've seen a lot of sorry-looking brushes, but maybe yours will take the prize. Why they should [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2016-08-02T00:00:12-07:00August 2, 2016|Patient Education|

The War on Germs: Are We Winning? Should we be?
The War on Germs: Are We Winning? Should we be?

Patient Education

The War on Germs: Are We Winning? Should we be?

Homicide: bad word. It means killing another human being. Germicide? For many, good word. It promises to kill what are hated and feared most in this super-sanitary era: germs. Germ is sort of a catchall that refers to any microorganism we can't actually see. That's sort of like referring to every non-human living thing as an animal: elephants, mosquitoes, salmon, vultures. Fact is, there are only a few bad actors in the world of microorganisms, and we pretty much know who they are. Take [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2016-07-26T00:00:33-07:00July 26, 2016|Patient Education|

Fluoride, it’s for Life
Fluoride, it’s for Life

Preventative Dentistry

Fluoride, it’s for Life

If your goal is healthy teeth for life, then you need fluoride. It ensures newly formed teeth are strong; prevents plaque, caries, and gum disease; and protects roots that get exposed as gums recede over time. This essential mineral is present in what we eat and drink, but a healthy diet doesn't supply enough for a gleaming smile. Instead, it's important to apply it topically and drink fluoride-rich water. In toothpaste, it boosts the cavity resistance of existing teeth. Systemic fluoride, in water, creates healthy tooth structure [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2016-07-19T00:00:06-07:00July 19, 2016|Preventative Dentistry|

Watch Your Mouth
Watch Your Mouth

Patient Education

Watch Your Mouth

Self Examinations can Spot Signs of Trouble Through the day, you check the mirror—your hair, your collar, your hem. Ever open your mouth to see what's inside? You should, and not just when you feel pain or find blood on your toothbrush. You should routinely examine your oral orifice for any changes. Watch for red or white spots or other discolorations and small sores or swellings. Most of these oral lesions, as we call them, are harmless and easily explained. A tortilla chip or [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2016-07-12T00:00:36-07:00July 12, 2016|Patient Education|

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