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When a Tooth Goes Missing
When a Tooth Goes Missing

Restorative Dentistry

When a Tooth Goes Missing

Harrison Ford took a nasty fall and lost two of his teeth. Thanks to modern dentistry, he went on to become a major Hollywood star. For as long as we humans have been losing teeth, we've been filling the gaps. Early dentures were made from ivory, bone, silver, gold, agate, mother-of-pearl and teeth removed from cadavers. These were held in place with steel springs and silk thread. Only the wealthiest could afford them, and they didn't hold up well. Worse, they often hurt. People [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2018-01-23T08:00:26-08:00January 23, 2018|Restorative Dentistry|

Asthma Alert
Asthma Alert

Patient Education

Asthma Alert

Beware of the oral complications of this respiratory disease In years past, asthma attacks could be unpredictable and difficult to control. Today, medications have been developed to control attacks—in some cases preventing them from occurring at all. If you—or a member of your family—still suffer the attacks, check with your physician about new treatment methods. Although we may not know its exact cause, most people are familiar with asthma, the chronic lung disease that makes breathing difficult. Asthma may be triggered by allergens such [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2018-01-16T08:00:42-08:00January 16, 2018|Patient Education|

Sounding Off About Snoring!
Sounding Off About Snoring!

Patient Education

Sounding Off About Snoring!

Do you snore, and has your partner compared it to the sound of a giant band saw slowly slicing through the house? Ever wake up groggy and grumpy after a "full night's sleep?" If the answers are "Yes" and "Yes," you could be suffering from sleep apnea, a not-so-funny condition in which sleepers actually stop breathing for brief periods overnight. For most of us, snoring can be reduced or eliminated by wearing a simple oral appliance at night. It enlarges the airway by positioning [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2018-01-09T08:00:07-08:00January 9, 2018|Patient Education|

Resolutions for a Happy and Healthy New Year!
Resolutions for a Happy and Healthy New Year!

Patient Education

Resolutions for a Happy and Healthy New Year!

Here's to Health in 2018! We care about you as patients and as friends too! As we all try to get healthier in the New Year, here are some common resolutions that can improve dental and overall health. Make the New Year tobacco-free! Do whatever you need to quit smoking—seek out a program, a patch, a support group. Half a million North Americans die annually from disease caused by cigarette smoking. It doesn't have to be! Check your blood pressure and cholesterol. See a [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2018-01-02T08:00:16-08:00January 2, 2018|Patient Education|

X-rays From Our Perspective
X-rays From Our Perspective

Preventative Dentistry

X-rays From Our Perspective

X-rays are critical to the practice of dentistry. And the benefits are profound. But dentists are sometimes guilty of dismissing patient concerns, as in, "Don't worry, you'll be fine." We do believe the judicious use of X-rays is in our patients' best interests. But patients deserve to know why. Radiography begins Wilhelm Roentgen, fiddling around with electricity and photographic plates one day in 1895, found a wave that could photograph the invisible. When he realized he was seeing the bone inside his arm, he [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2017-12-26T00:00:54-08:00December 26, 2017|Preventative Dentistry|

Frank Talk About Bad Breath
Frank Talk About Bad Breath

Restorative Dentistry

Frank Talk About Bad Breath

Social embarrassments come in many sizes. But chronic bad breath is near the top of the list. It affects those nearest and dearest to us and may limit the close social contacts we treasure most. Worse yet, a person with bad breath may be unaware he's offensive—we "turn off" our sensitivity to bad odors over time. Bacteria, plain and simple, are the culprit. Bacteria do their work in the mouth, lungs, sinuses and stomach. All the store-bought fresheners on the market won't remedy the cause. [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2017-12-19T00:00:46-08:00December 19, 2017|Restorative Dentistry|

Expiring Dental Insurance Benefits?
Expiring Dental Insurance Benefits?

Patient Education

Expiring Dental Insurance Benefits?

Use Them or Lose Them! What if someone gave you free money to spend on improving your smile? With one string attached: use it all by New Years', or lose it. Well, for those fortunate enough to have insurance, be sure to take advantage of your plan's benefits before they expire at the end of the year. Most dental insurance policies have a dollar limit to the amount of treatment provided over the calendar year. Benefit money not used by December 31 is NOT [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2017-12-12T00:00:03-08:00December 12, 2017|Patient Education|

Fluoride, the Story
Fluoride, the Story

Preventative Dentistry

Fluoride, the Story

Sifting Fact From Belief Dental researchers call it The Fluoride Story—the most dramatic turn-around of a population’s dental health in history. So far. The Fluoride Story began as one of many smaller, ongoing stories. And we have research to thank. In university laboratories in the US and Canada, in dental products labs, in national science centers—the research goes on. It seems far from an everyday visit to the dentist. There is an air of mystery to the research process itself. What motivates the people [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2017-12-05T00:00:34-08:00December 5, 2017|Preventative Dentistry|

The Perils of a Bad Bite
The Perils of a Bad Bite

Preventative Dentistry

The Perils of a Bad Bite

No, we're not talking about being attacked by a junkyard dog. That's perilous enough. The bite in question here is your own bite—the way your lower teeth and your upper teeth come together. A bad bite can be responsible for several woes you might not necessarily connect, like headaches, unsightly teeth and TMJ disorder. Let's take TMJ first. That's short for temporomandibular joint—the hinge that connects your jaw to your skull. It's stressed every day, just like your knee joint. When you eat, your [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2017-11-28T00:00:23-08:00November 28, 2017|Preventative Dentistry|

Hormones and Periodontal Disease
Hormones and Periodontal Disease

Patient Education

Hormones and Periodontal Disease

Women of all ages are prone to changing levels of progesterone in the body. And progesterone—especially when you are pregnant or taking oral contraceptives—causes some bacteria to grow in awesome numbers. Unfortunately, the bacteria associated with gum disease are among them. Are you taking progesterone medication? Tell us if these ring a bell: Provera, Amen, Cycrin, Norlutate, Norinyl, Otho-Novum, Ovral, Triphasil—among many others. In the face of such drugs, an existing periodontal problem may worsen, or the disease can develop suddenly in apparently healthy [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2017-11-21T00:00:53-08:00November 21, 2017|Patient Education|

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