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Take Care of Baby Teeth

Tooth decay is declining everywhere except among preschoolers. Proper care of your child’s first teeth is important to ensure the health of permanent teeth in later years. You won’t see a newborn’s teeth, but enamel and dentin are already forming in the jaw. Teething is just months away. Use a clean dry wash cloth to wipe baby’s gums after every feeding and continue as teeth begin to emerge. Central incisors arrive first, at nine to ten months, with lateral incisors about two months later. [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2024-09-02T14:21:56-07:00August 8, 2023|Children's Dentistry|

On Guard Against Gum Disease

More than half of adult Americans have gum disease. Poor nutrition caused much of it, with neglect contributing a share. Gum disease has been linked to heart disease. Doctors suggest that bacteria from diseased gums moves into the blood and then to the heart, causing heart attacks and stroke. The saliva of people with gum disease doesn’t have the antioxidant effectiveness of healthy people, inhibiting the body’s ability to ward off inflammation. Other gum disease risks may include rheumatoid arthritis, low-birth-weight and premature births, [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2024-09-02T14:21:22-07:00August 1, 2023|Periodontal Dentistry|

In Case Of A Dental Emergency!

Toothache Rinse mouth vigorously with cool water. Floss to remove food that might be trapped between teeth. DON’T use heat or place aspirin ON the aching tooth or gum. Call us as soon as possible. Broken Fillings Gently rinse your mouth with lukewarm water to remove debris. If tooth is sensitive, protect it with orthodontic wax or a wad of sugarless gum (be careful while chewing). Call us as soon as possible. Broken Denture/Partial Save all the pieces. Don’t try to repair it yourself [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2024-09-02T14:20:57-07:00July 25, 2023|Emergency Dentistry|

Lend Baby Teeth a Hand

Here today...gone too soon. Don’t neglect baby teeth because the health of their replacements is right beneath the surface. Caring for your child’s baby teeth lays a foundation for a lifetime of oral health, so teach good dental hygiene habits while the child is very young. Before the first teeth begin to surface, rub baby’s gums with a clean, damp wash cloth after every feeding. Continue as the teeth emerge until baby is old enough to hold a toothbrush. Teach your children how to [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2024-09-02T14:19:58-07:00July 18, 2023|Children's Dentistry|

Your Mouth and Gum Disease
Your Mouth and Gum Disease

Periodontal Dentistry

Your Mouth and Gum Disease

Gum Disease Treatment Sacramento, CA “A family affair” Think of the great things you’ve passed along to your kids: sense of humor, charm, style, wit—why, the list could go on and on of course! Unfortunately, some of the things that get passed from parent to child aren’t that great. One is a predisposition towards periodontitis, or gum disease. Of the hundreds of strains of bacteria that inhabit your mouth we’ve turned up 5 or 6 particularly aggressive ones and labeled them “probable periodontal pathogens.” [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2024-09-02T14:18:58-07:00July 11, 2023|Periodontal Dentistry|

A Brighter Smile With Teeth Whitening
A Brighter Smile With Teeth Whitening

Cosmetic Dentistry

A Brighter Smile With Teeth Whitening

Teeth Whitening Sacramento, CA You’ve lived this long, you’ve earned it... No doubt about it. We’re living longer, we’re living better. All that effort put into diet and exercise is paying off. And while you’re going through your paces on the treadmill, do consider another part of you that might need a bit of improvement: your smile. With age, one of the first things to go is the freshness of your smile. At about thirty, tooth color begins to dim. There is a natural [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2024-09-02T14:17:35-07:00July 4, 2023|Cosmetic Dentistry|

When Should You Brush Your Teeth?
When Should You Brush Your Teeth?

Patient Education

When Should You Brush Your Teeth?

Should you brush your teeth before or after breakfast? It's essential to brush your teeth at least twice a day. At night, you probably know that you should brush right before you go to bed. However, you may be wondering whether you should brush your teeth right when you wake up in the morning or after you eat breakfast. The answer is: You should brush your teeth first thing in the morning as soon as you wake up. The reason is that saliva production [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2023-06-27T08:00:31-07:00June 27, 2023|Patient Education|

Do You Have Old Fillings?
Do You Have Old Fillings?

Restorative Dentistry

Do You Have Old Fillings?

If you have old fillings, that will be one of the things we check on whenever you come in for an appointment. We'll examine your teeth to ensure that the damage or decay has not progressed any further. A filling is a tried-and-true method for fixing a cavity and preventing further damage to the tooth. When you have a small cavity, you probably won't even notice the difference initially. But, without treatment, the cavity will become bigger and bigger over time. Especially since it's [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2023-06-20T08:00:35-07:00June 20, 2023|Restorative Dentistry|

Sleep Apnea Night Guard
Sleep Apnea Night Guard

Snoring & Sleep Apnea

Sleep Apnea Night Guard

Sleep Apnea Treatment in Sacramento, CA If either you or a loved one snore while sleeping, it might be a symptom of a more serious problem called sleep apnea. In short, sleep apnea affects the way we breathe during sleep. It can significantly diminish the quality of sleep (and indeed, the quality of life during the daytime). Even if you get this whole 8+ hours, you may wake up feeling groggy. That's because subconsciously, your brain is constantly being awoken in a panic due [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2023-06-13T08:00:31-07:00June 13, 2023|Snoring & Sleep Apnea|

Toothbrush Worn Out?
Toothbrush Worn Out?

Patient Education

Toothbrush Worn Out?

Replace Your Old Toothbrush We've all seen an old disgusting worn-out toothbrush before. And truth be told, we've probably all been guilty of letting an old toothbrush hang around far too long. Understandably, you may be questioning whether or not to get a new one, and sometimes it's hard to determine where exactly to draw the line. However, if you are even asking yourself the question, it probably means that it's far past time. Another good tip is to buy multiple toothbrushes at once. [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2023-06-06T08:00:29-07:00June 6, 2023|Patient Education|

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