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Dental Sealants for Kids
Dental Sealants for Kids

Children's Dentistry

Dental Sealants for Kids

Why Sealants are Simply Good Parenting Of course we want the best for our children, and most of us work at good parenting every day: quality schools, solid values, a sense of family. Time and money may put limits on what we can do for our kids’ health and happiness, but not when it comes to sealants. Sealants are, well, a bargain. Sealants are a risk-free, wear-resistant, and painless resin coating that actually bonds to the surface of teeth, sealing out decay. A child’s [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2024-09-02T14:28:42-07:00November 14, 2023|Children's Dentistry|

Implants—The New and Improved Tooth Fairy

For the right patient missing the right tooth, the Tooth Fairy has bailed us out again. A lot of people are missing a single tooth. Until recently, the only options for replacement took the form of a bridge. Dentistry calls this gizmo a fixed or removable partial denture and, for it to fit properly, a fair bit of work is involved to remove enamel from neighboring teeth. Ta-dah. The single-tooth dental implant. Implants in general boast a good track record for stability and natural [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2024-09-02T14:28:14-07:00November 7, 2023|Restorative Dentistry|

Baby Teeth Q&A

Answers to some frequently-asked questions: Q: Why do we have two sets of teeth? A: A child needs teeth long before his or her jaw is big enough to accommodate the full set of adult teeth. Baby, or deciduous, teeth are “starters” in every sense of the word. Q: Why worry about cavities if baby teeth fall out on their own? A: Baby teeth are important “guides” that help frame the development of adult teeth, even the jaw. In fact, the beginnings or “buds” [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2024-09-02T14:27:41-07:00October 24, 2023|Children's Dentistry|

The Hi-Tech Art of Restorative Dentistry

When a tooth is lost, nothing is ever the same. The entire balance of a healthy mouth is lost: the bite goes off, opposing teeth overgrow in unpredictable directions, facial appearance ages. Restorative dentistry is all about bringing mouths back into use. How? Let us count the ways. Bridges are partnered with crowns to resolve gaps left by missing teeth. The idea is to replace teeth with false, or “pontic” teeth, anchored to crowns at either end, and fixed in place. Quality bridgework looks [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2024-09-02T14:27:06-07:00October 17, 2023|Restorative Dentistry|

Custom Made Prevention
Custom Made Prevention

Preventative Dentistry

Custom Made Prevention

Above average? Me? You may be five-foot-four, a C student, never starred at sports. And yet you may be ABOVE average—in your need for dental check-ups. While two visits a year is average, more appointments should be scheduled when either the mouth builds up tartar fast, cavities multiply like bunnies, or teeth or gums experience growing pains. Fluoride has helped to improve the dental health of its users for generations, and we can now apply sealants to children’s back teeth to fend off decay. X-rays [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2024-09-02T14:26:33-07:00October 10, 2023|Preventative Dentistry|

Women’s Oral Health
Women’s Oral Health

Patient Education

Women’s Oral Health

Do women need to be more careful with their oral health? Women's oral health depends on their different stages of life. For many women, these changes are directly related to surges in sex hormone levels, such as in puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, lactation and menopause. Women are also more likely to be diagnosed with TMJ, Myofascial pain, eating disorders, and Sjogren’s Syndrome (dry mouth). What types of conditions will my dentist watch for? As a woman, you need to adhere to good oral hygiene. Make [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2024-09-02T14:26:02-07:00October 3, 2023|Patient Education|

Dental Sealants to Block Out Decay!
Dental Sealants to Block Out Decay!

Preventative Dentistry

Dental Sealants to Block Out Decay!

A simple, preventative procedure that can save you the trouble of future cavities. It's the dreaded news that nobody wants to hear after a routine dental cleaning, you have some cavities that will need to be filled. And who could blame us for feeling a bit apprehensive? The dental drill has always carried negative associations, and furthermore, the presence of cavities means your teeth are not getting the protection they need. One simple, preventative procedure that can save you the trouble of future cavities [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2024-09-02T14:25:20-07:00September 26, 2023|Preventative Dentistry|

Dental Implants to Restore Your Teeth
Dental Implants to Restore Your Teeth

Restorative Dentistry

Dental Implants to Restore Your Teeth

Esthetic, Strong, Lasts a Lifetime Modern dentistry has done wonders in the area of missing teeth, and dentists believe that everybody should have both the confidence that comes with a great looking smile, as well as the functionality provided by a strong, full set of teeth. Perhaps you have had an accident in which a front tooth was lost. In this case it can be a blemish on your appearance, and impede your ability to bite and enjoy food. Teeth that are less visible [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2024-09-02T14:24:33-07:00September 19, 2023|Restorative Dentistry|

7 Everyday Tips for Whiter Teeth
7 Everyday Tips for Whiter Teeth

Patient Education

7 Everyday Tips for Whiter Teeth

Here are some simple, everyday tips that can improve your oral health and give you whiter teeth! Cut out the stain-causing food. Some of the biggest culprits for stained teeth are the foods we eat or drink. Typically, anything with a dark color will likely affect your teeth. These include things like coffee, red wine, and even dark sodas and juices. If you can't bear to do away with these things completely, be sure to brush immediately afterwards, and consider using an over-the-counter bleaching [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2024-09-02T14:23:26-07:00August 22, 2023|Patient Education|

If You Have Dental Anxieties…
If You Have Dental Anxieties…

Fear & Anxiety

If You Have Dental Anxieties…

We Can Help We recognize that when it comes to dental procedures, some of the most terrible things aren't going on inside your mouth—but inside your head. Fear of the dentist’s chair is both normal and understandable. You may be among the 150 million Americans who avoid the dentist altogether. But, truly, it doesn't have to be that way. So much dental anxieties are based on false information. Well-meaning friends pass along unsettling stories about procedures—from ages ago! When it comes to truly pain-free [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2024-09-02T14:22:38-07:00August 15, 2023|Fear & Anxiety|

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