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Night Guards for Teeth Grinding
Night Guards for Teeth Grinding

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Night Guards for Teeth Grinding

Protective Dental Night Guards in San Francisco Custom-fitted night guards to protect teeth from nighttime grinding (bruxism). Bruxism is the clenching or grinding of teeth. It's a fairly common habit with about 1 in 3 exhibiting the behavior, yet most don't even realize they're affected. Many times it occurs while sleeping at night, usually due to elevated stress or anxiety. Grinding at night is especially destructive for teeth. Researchers estimate we can exert as much as ten times the force of normal eating, such [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-11-10T08:00:28-08:00November 10, 2020|Patient Education|

Adult Fluoride Treatments
Adult Fluoride Treatments

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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|

Been Awhile Since Your Checkup?
Been Awhile Since Your Checkup?

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Been Awhile Since Your Checkup?

Alert Us to Changes Any changes in your health should be discussed with your dentist. Whether you're a new patient visiting us for the first time, or a returning patient and it's been awhile since your last checkup, it's important to update us on any changes. Dental care is just one component of your overall health, but it's an important one! Many conditions, diseases, and side-effects of medications can have implications for your mouth. So, we need to keep current with your entire health [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-08-18T08:00:20-07:00August 18, 2020|Patient Education|

Dental X-Rays: Get the Real Picture!
Dental X-Rays: Get the Real Picture!

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Dental X-Rays: Get the Real Picture!

Critical for Diagnosis & Treatment Planning X-rays help pinpoint problems and avoid further complications. People are often concerned that they're receiving too much radiation from X-rays, so it's important to understand why the benefits of X-rays (taken at reasonable intervals) far outweigh the concerns! The purpose of X-rays is to pinpoint problems and avoid further complications. Without them, we couldn't find decay under fillings or between teeth, we couldn't find abscesses or tumors in gums and bone, and we couldn't detect faulty development of [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-07-14T08:00:10-07:00July 14, 2020|Patient Education|

After COVID-19…
After COVID-19…

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After COVID-19…

Welcome Back! We're here for your health and safety. We hope you have been well through these past couple of months. We cannot wait to see you again as the shelter in place restrictions continue to loosen. The COVID-19 crisis has affected nearly every member of our community. And, when our dental office was closed (except for emergency procedures), we know that it may have caused significant disruptions to your oral health routine. There are many unknowns on the other side of this pandemic. [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-07-07T08:00:34-07:00July 7, 2020|Patient Education|

Be Careful with Toothpicks
Be Careful with Toothpicks

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Be Careful with Toothpicks

Toothpicks Can Cause Dental Injury and More Toothpicks are quick and convenient when food debris is stuck between teeth, however, they're also a common cause of dental injury. Because they are so sharp, toothpicks can damage the gums and other soft tissue when used carelessly. They are somewhat ineffective, often pushing debris farther between teeth or below the gum line. If you do find yourself using a toothpick, use only minimal pressure and always keep the tip pointed away from your gums. Safe and [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-05-05T08:00:24-07:00May 5, 2020|Patient Education|

Time for a New Toothbrush?
Time for a New Toothbrush?

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Time for a New Toothbrush?

If it's been a while since you replaced your toothbrush, it may be time to look for signs of aging. If it is badly worn or frayed, it may be doing more harm than good. If you are unsure about the state of your toothbrush, just bring it in at your next appointment and we can assess the damage, discuss the variety of options, and/or review proper brushing technique. Old Toothbrush Hazards Less Effective - A worn-out toothbrush is simply less effective at removing [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-04-28T08:00:05-07:00April 28, 2020|Patient Education|

Toothpaste, Before The Tube
Toothpaste, Before The Tube

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Toothpaste, Before The Tube

How Product Packaging Improved Oral Health You might think tubes would make an obvious package for toothpaste, but the first toothpaste in a tube wasn't sold till 1892. These kinds of containers had been around for 50 years but were only used for storing oil paints. Most folks associated collapsible tubes with "Burnt Umber" or "Cadmium Yellow." Hardly the sort of thing you applied to your teeth. Up until then, toothpaste was packaged in expensive porcelain jars that only the rich could afford—making it [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-02-18T08:00:20-08:00February 18, 2020|Patient Education|

Since Your Last Checkup…
Since Your Last Checkup…

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Since Your Last Checkup…

Tell Us About Any Changes Dental care is just one part of total health care. Because of that, we need to keep current with your entire health history, the good and the bad. Since your last checkup, be sure to tell us if you: have experienced any new allergies or sensitivities have quit smoking (or started) are taking any new medications, even over-the-counter drugs have had any accidents or injuries have been diagnosed with any illness or other medical condition have had a baby, [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-02-11T08:00:24-08:00February 11, 2020|Patient Education|

Tooth Health: Cut out the Carbonation
Tooth Health: Cut out the Carbonation

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Tooth Health: Cut out the Carbonation

Soda, Coke, Soft Drinks, Energy Drinks—whatever you call them, they're bad for teeth. You probably know that soft drinks aren't good for you. They are high in sugar and provide little nutrition other than some "empty calories." Even if you enjoy the diet/zero calorie versions, the acid content can be a problem. That's because the carbonation that provides the fizz and bubbles also contains carbonic acid, which can raise the ph balance of the mouth and weaken tooth enamel. Additionally, most soft drinks use [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-01-14T08:00:23-08:00January 14, 2020|Patient Education|

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