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Oral Cancer Facts and Screening

How common and how serious is oral cancer? Oral cancer, the sixth most common cancer, accounts for about 3.6 percent of all cancers diagnosed, with roughly 40,000 new cases of oral cancer reported annually in the United States. The vast majority of these cases occur in people older than 45 years, with men being twice as likely as women to develop the disease. The most frequent oral cancer sites are the tongue, the floor of the mouth, and soft palate tissue areas in back [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2024-09-02T14:37:17-07:00February 20, 2024|Preventative Dentistry|

The Routine Smile Exam

Good For More Than Just Your Teeth! When you visit our office for that routine smile exam, our team does a lot more than just probe for cavities. In addition to caring for your teeth, we’re giving you the next best thing to a complete physical examination. If it’s been a while since you’ve seen your family physician, it just could prove a lifesaver! How’s that possible? Your mouth is a unique meeting place of teeth, skin, muscle, fluids, and germs. It gives us [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2024-09-02T14:36:26-07:00February 6, 2024|Preventative Dentistry|

Putting the Squeeze on Toothpaste

Why is brushing with it important? Brushing with toothpaste is important for several reasons. First and foremost, a toothpaste and a correct brushing action work to remove plaque, a sticky, harmful film of bacteria that grows on your teeth that causes caries, gum disease, and eventual tooth loss if not controlled. Second, the toothpaste contains fluoride, which makes the entire tooth structure more resistant to decay and promotes remineralization, which aids in repairing early decay before the damage can even be seen. Third, special [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2024-09-02T14:35:17-07:00January 9, 2024|Preventative Dentistry|

Holiday Stocking Stuffers

As you're looking for stocking stuffers this holiday season, the last things you might think to shop for are dental supplies. Although offbeat, many dental home care products make practical, fun Christmas gifts. Here are some ideas: Christmas is a good time to tuck a new toothbrush in everyone’s stocking. We suggest you purchase a soft-tipped brush with curved bristles. Soft bristles won’t scratch tooth surfaces or damage gum tissue. A worn-out brush with frayed bristles just won’t do a good job of cleaning [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2024-09-02T14:31:01-07:00December 12, 2023|Preventative Dentistry|

Tooth Decay: A Preventable Disease
Tooth Decay: A Preventable Disease

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Tooth Decay: A Preventable Disease

What is tooth decay, and what causes it? Tooth decay is the disease known as caries or cavities. It is not life threatening and is although it is highly preventable, it will affect most people to some degree during their lifetime. Tooth decay occurs when your teeth are frequently exposed to foods containing carbohydrates (starches and sugars) like soda pop, candy, ice cream, milk, cakes, and even fruits, vegetables and juices. Natural bacteria live in your mouth and forms plaque. The plaque interacts with [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2024-09-02T14:29:12-07:00November 21, 2023|Preventative Dentistry|

Custom Made Prevention
Custom Made Prevention

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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|

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

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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|

Get An Oral Cancer Screening
Get An Oral Cancer Screening

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Get An Oral Cancer Screening

Detect oral cancer in its early stages. If you are a user of alcohol, tobacco, or other nicotine products, you probably already know that they aren't good for your oral health. The last thing you want is to hear another lecture about kicking the habit. Well, when you visit our office, we are not here to guilt-trip you. We're here to help! And part of that process includes providing an oral cancer screening, especially if you're at high risk. Oral cancer is a relatively [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2023-05-23T08:00:18-07:00May 23, 2023|Preventative Dentistry|

Why Tongue Brushing?
Why Tongue Brushing?

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Why Tongue Brushing?

Tongue brushing for better breath and better oral health. You might think tongue brushing is a waste of time. Or perhaps you just never thought of incorporating it into your routine. After all, you can't get cavities or tooth decay on your tongue, so what's the point? Well, actually, tongue brushing can improve your breath and help protect your oral health. Let us discover the ways. Just like your teeth and all surfaces of the mouth, your tongue is a warm wet environment. Furthermore, [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2023-05-09T08:00:17-07:00May 9, 2023|Preventative Dentistry|

Dental X-rays Again?
Dental X-rays Again?

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Dental X-rays Again?

Why Do I Need X-rays Again? Whether you are visiting our office for a specific dental problem you're experiencing or just stopping by for a routine checkup, we may notify you that it's time to update your X-rays. You probably won't need new X-rays every visit; however, if significant changes have occurred or you're experiencing any pain or discomfort, new dental X-rays help us diagnose issues and pinpoint the problems. Are my old X-rays good enough? They might be, but it all depends on [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2023-03-28T08:00:09-07:00March 28, 2023|Preventative Dentistry|

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