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Other Oral Concerns… Besides Teeth
Other Oral Concerns… Besides Teeth

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Other Oral Concerns… Besides Teeth

Common Problems of the Oral Cavity Most people associate dentistry with teeth. But the fact is, our focus is on the continued good health of your entire mouth–the oral cavity, as we dentists call it. The Tongue It's a highly helpful indicator of what may be going right–or wrong–inside the mouth. A smooth, or red tongue might suggest some sort of vitamin or mineral deficiency, while a chronically painful tongue may simply suggest poorly-fitting dentures. Dry Mouth (Xerostomia) Beyond just being uncomfortable, dry mouth [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2019-05-21T08:00:39-07:00May 21, 2019|Patient Education|

The Diabetes Epidemic
The Diabetes Epidemic

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The Diabetes Epidemic

How Bad is it? Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. The diabetes epidemic affects more than 29 million Americans, and 7 million of those don't know they have it. It is marked by high levels of blood glucose resulting from defective insulin production, function, or both. The symptoms of diabetes develop gradually and include: fatigue, frequent urination, blurred vision, increased thirst and hunger, weight loss, and slow healing of sores. And unfortunately, some individuals experience no symptoms at [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2019-04-23T08:00:56-07:00April 23, 2019|Patient Education|

Strategies for Nicotine Addiction
Strategies for Nicotine Addiction

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Strategies for Nicotine Addiction

Are You Trying to Give up Nicotine? Nicotine continues to be popular with teens and young adults, and there are more ways to become addicted than ever before. Cigarettes and chewing tobacco remain, while e-cigarettes and vaporizers are now available in tempting flavors. We all know about the numerous side effects tobacco and/or nicotine can have on health, so there are plenty of reasons you might want to kick the habit! Here's How: Slowly Reduce Instead of quitting cold turkey, pick a target date [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2019-03-26T08:00:48-07:00March 26, 2019|Patient Education|

Inside Look at Women’s Oral Health
Inside Look at Women’s Oral Health

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Inside Look at Women’s Oral Health

Women Encounter More Challenges to Their Oral Health A woman's oral health is often directly related to her stage of life. Changes in hormone levels during puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, lactation, and menopause all impact the chemistry of what's going on in her mouth. It is important for everyone to practice good habits of brushing, flossing, and getting regular dental check-ups, but women need to remain extra vigilant during certain times of increased vulnerability. Dental Problems for Women can be Caused By: Puberty During puberty [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2019-03-19T08:00:46-07:00March 19, 2019|Patient Education|

What’s with the Gloves?
What’s with the Gloves?

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What’s with the Gloves?

You may have noticed that whenever we work inside your mouth (or touch something that will be going into your mouth) we will ALWAYS be wearing medical gloves to prevent contamination. Keeping Germs Out The subject of sterilization is more important than ever as we become more aware of the various communicable diseases that can be transmitted in the environment of a dental office. You may well ask if we wear gloves and masks to protect us from disease patients may carry. The truth [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2019-02-05T08:00:58-08:00February 5, 2019|Patient Education|

What To Do About Cold Sores?
What To Do About Cold Sores?

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What To Do About Cold Sores?

Shrug Them Off, or Seek Help? Cold sores, aka fever blisters, are known to medical professionals as outbreaks of the herpes simplex virus. Most of us have experienced them at one time or another, on the lips or inside the mouth. They can be spread by kissing or by sharing spoons, cups, or razors with an infected person. Once you get it, the virus remains for the rest of your life. So if you have it, be careful not to spread it. Cold sores [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2018-12-26T08:00:37-08:00December 26, 2018|Patient Education|

Dental Jargon—into English!
Dental Jargon—into English!

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Dental Jargon—into English!

Does it ever seem like everyone you do business with—from the auto mechanic to the attorney to the tax accountant—uses a secret language to describe what you're paying for? You'd like to know what they're talking about, but you're afraid to ask. Maybe it's over your head. Maybe they don't really want you to know. This "tech talk" may come naturally to them, but it can make the rest of us pretty uncomfortable. It's as though every specialist has built a Black Box around [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2018-12-11T08:00:40-08:00December 11, 2018|Patient Education|

We Want Your Opinion!
We Want Your Opinion!

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We Want Your Opinion!

We are pleased to have you in our practice and hope to continue serving you well. We strive to deliver the type of personal service and friendly atmosphere that you want from a dental office, so if you've had a good experience and would like to share, please take a few moments to write us a review! We value your opinion and appreciate hearing both about the positive ways we've helped patients, as well as the things we might need to improve. How Have [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2018-11-06T08:00:08-08:00November 6, 2018|Patient Education|

Today’s Improvements in Dentistry
Today’s Improvements in Dentistry

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Today’s Improvements in Dentistry

There's a bright new trend in dental offices these days: more people are scheduling appointments because they want to, not because they have to. Dentistry just isn't the same anymore. In the past decades we've seen the development of materials and procedures that would be unimaginable to our predecessors. So if you know someone who hasn't been to the dentist in a while, tell them they'll be pleasantly surprised by what they find. Pain Control Today's dentistry is virtually painless. Technology, stress control techniques, [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2018-10-16T00:00:41-07:00October 16, 2018|Patient Education|

Keep us Updated About Any Health Changes!
Keep us Updated About Any Health Changes!

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Keep us Updated About Any Health Changes!

Your Mouth Works Hand in Hand with Your Body 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. 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|2018-10-09T00:00:14-07:00October 9, 2018|Patient Education|