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Athletic Mouthguards
Athletic Mouthguards

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Athletic Mouthguards

Custom-fitted Mouthguards in Sacramento, CA Mouthguards can protect teeth during contact sports and other risky activities. Accidents happen... and dental injuries during athletic competition are an all-too-common occurrence. Once a tooth is cracked, broken—or worse, knocked out—there's no going back. It's for keeps. The National Institute of Dental Research reports a dramatic drop in mouth and face injuries to football-players since the 1960s, largely due to rules established requiring the use of mouthguards and headgear. However, of the sports with most youth participants (baseball/softball [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2021-01-26T08:00:53-08:00January 26, 2021|Preventative Dentistry|

Become a “Regular” Patient
Become a “Regular” Patient

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Become a “Regular” Patient

And Come Visit us at Diamond Dental of Sacramento! Professional teeth cleanings and dental checkups in Sacramento, CA As a patient, receiving regular dental checkups and cleanings (along with proper at-home brushing and flossing) is the best thing you can do for your dental health. With regular care, we can clean those hard-to-reach areas before they develop into cavities, and treat the small cavities before they develop into large ones. Don't wait for more serious problems like pain, gum disease, or tooth loss to [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2021-01-12T08:00:24-08:00January 12, 2021|Preventative Dentistry|

Grow Older with Your Teeth
Grow Older with Your Teeth

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Grow Older with Your Teeth

As we grow older, it's natural for changes in our mouths, gums, and jawbone to occur. However (thanks to preventive dentistry) people nowadays are keeping their natural teeth longer and longer. Prevent Tooth Loss as you Grow Older Neglect is the main cause of tooth loss, and most problems can be prevented with a simple regimen of daily home care for your teeth, a healthy diet and lifestyle, and regular dental examinations. Periodontal Disease The main cause of tooth loss in adults is periodontal [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-09-15T08:00:41-07:00September 15, 2020|Preventative Dentistry|

Should You Use Mouthwash?
Should You Use Mouthwash?

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Should You Use Mouthwash?

The Answer is... Maybe! Mouthwash, or mouth rinses, are primarily used to remove food debris after brushing and flossing. They provide a pleasant taste, freshen the breath, and (depending on the active ingredient) can also protect against plaque & bacteria, periodontal disease, and/or cavities. So should everyone use mouthwash? Not exactly. Some people who use it will see only marginal benefits over brushing and flossing alone. Furthermore, repeated use of alcohol-based mouthwash can irritate soft tissue, damage the mucous membrane, and contribute to dry [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-06-23T08:00:15-07:00June 23, 2020|Preventative Dentistry|

Are You Grinding Your Teeth?
Are You Grinding Your Teeth?

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Are You Grinding Your Teeth?

What is 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. That's partly because bruxism can occur while sleeping at night, but also because the habit develops subconsciously, usually due to stress or anxiety. Recognizing the problem is the first step, and many patients can make great improvements by simply learning to position teeth, tongue, and lips properly. Some people mistakenly believe that teeth [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-01-21T08:00:07-08:00January 21, 2020|Preventative Dentistry|

Oral Exams: Checking out the Tongue
Oral Exams: Checking out the Tongue

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Oral Exams: Checking out the Tongue

Have you ever wondered why doctors and dentists ask you to open wide and say, "Ahhhh?" It's true that dentists are looking for cavities and tooth-related problems, but the tongue and other soft tissues can also be an important indicator of a patient's overall health. Diseases such as diabetes, AIDS, scarlet fever, and different vitamin deficiencies can all manifest symptoms via the tongue. Patients can also do their part by performing self-examinations at home. Whenever you find yourself brushing your teeth (usually in front [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2019-12-03T08:00:03-08:00December 3, 2019|Preventative Dentistry|

Look for Changes in Your Mouth
Look for Changes in Your Mouth

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Look for Changes in Your Mouth

Whenever you find yourself brushing or flossing in front of a mirror, take the opportunity to really look inside your mouth. Self-Examination is the first line of defense in detecting potential problems... and the earlier, the better! Open wide and look at all the soft tissues, watching for any unusual changes such as unexplained white or red patches, pain, swelling, or oral lesions. Most of the time, these are simply an injury from biting your lip, a burn from hot food, or an irritation [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2019-11-12T08:00:33-08:00November 12, 2019|Preventative Dentistry|

How Often Do I Need a Checkup?
How Often Do I Need a Checkup?

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How Often Do I Need a Checkup?

Make time for your T.L.C. That's Tender Loving Checkup! Routine, regular examinations let us catch tooth decay and periodontal disease before they cause major damage to your teeth... and saves you the added expense and discomfort of more complex dental treatment. For most of our patients, we recommend a checkup every six months, but there's nothing "magic" about that interval. Some need cleanings more frequently while others may not need to come in so often. Some mouths build up more tartar than others while [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2019-09-24T08:00:37-07:00September 24, 2019|Preventative Dentistry|

Do You Use Chewable Vitamin C?
Do You Use Chewable Vitamin C?

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Do You Use Chewable Vitamin C?

Less is More Where would we be without our vitamin C? Everyone agrees it's a crucial nutrient that provides many health benefits. And in dentistry, it plays an important role in the healing process, especially in soft tissue such as gums. But vitamin C, being acidic, can actually do damage if consumed in chewable form. Too many chews and tooth enamel literally dissolves. A single chewable tablet won't hurt, but if you need higher levels of vitamin C, switch to another form or consider [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2019-08-27T08:00:47-07:00August 27, 2019|Preventative Dentistry|

Fluoride Levels and The Goldilocks Rule
Fluoride Levels and The Goldilocks Rule

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Fluoride Levels and The Goldilocks Rule

The best rule for fluoride is not too much. Not too little. Ever since the first American city began to manage fluoride levels in its water supply, there's been plenty of misinformation floating around regarding the potential benefits and dangers of this substance. In a nutshell, fluoride has been shown to help protect against tooth decay. It also exists naturally in most water supplies. When communities fluoridated their water, they weren't necessarily adding it; they were adjusting the dose to the best level. That's [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2019-07-23T08:00:42-07:00July 23, 2019|Preventative Dentistry|

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