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Diabetes
Diabetes

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Diabetes

The first clue to diabetes may be in your mouth! In many cases it's the dentist–and not the physician–who has the first opportunity in the early detection of diabetes, because diabetics are especially prone to dental problems. Swollen, tender, bleeding and receding gums, loose teeth, and a sore tongue may not just be signs of poor dental health. They may be danger signals for diabetes, too. If you have any of these symptoms, you may be one of the millions of Americans who has diabetes. [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2017-02-14T00:00:46-08:00February 14, 2017|Patient Education|

How to Dispel Dental Anxiety
How to Dispel Dental Anxiety

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How to Dispel Dental Anxiety

Of course, we do what we can to make your visit with us as comfortable as possible. But there are also ways to help yourself deal with any anxiety you may have while anticipating treatment. Positive self-talk. Tell yourself, "I can handle this well." Make other positive self-statements, especially about tense situations similar to this with which you coped well. Make positive statements about the dental personnel. You're in good hands. Remind yourself that the doctors and staff are highly qualified, well-trained, and "know what they [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2017-01-10T00:00:35-08:00January 10, 2017|Patient Education|

Stay Healthy in 2017!
Stay Healthy in 2017!

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Stay Healthy in 2017!

With the new year upon us, it's again time we examine our health and lifestyles, and see how best we can improve and maintain them. Consider some of these easy resolutions that will help you lead a healthier life for years to come. 1. Stop smoking and make this New Year tobacco-free! If you smoke or use other tobacco products, the single greatest thing you can do to improve your health is quit. Do whatever you need to—seek out a program, a patch, a [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2017-01-03T00:00:50-08:00January 3, 2017|Patient Education|

Tongue Piercing
Tongue Piercing

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Tongue Piercing

A Bit on Body Art In every big city—and down on a lot of farms—"body art" is all the rage. While we begged our parents for discreet earrings, our children are piercing various body parts in surprising places. Lips, tongue, cheeks, even the uvula (the dangling thingie in the back of the throat) are fair game in and around the mouth. Aesthetics aside, how dangerous is piercing, really? First, the downside Piercing usually happens at a salon or, more often, a tattoo parlor. Though [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2016-12-20T00:00:29-08:00December 20, 2016|Patient Education|

Do You Commit Tooth Abuse?
Do You Commit Tooth Abuse?

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Do You Commit Tooth Abuse?

Especially for Braces Wearers Do you absent-mindedly commit Tooth Abuse? These are habits definitely off limits for the health of your teeth: Don't chomp on a toothpick—it can wear teeth down and get caught in your braces. Stop chewing your nails, pens and pencils—it's hard on teeth and gums. Leave the ice in your drink? Chewing ice can crack teeth and fillings, and pop wires in braces. Don't consume something very hot just after something very cold. The rapid expansion and contraction can crack [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2016-12-13T00:00:29-08:00December 13, 2016|Patient Education|

Impression Material
Impression Material

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Impression Material

What is that goo? Whether you need a new denture, braces, or a single inlay restoration, you'll encounter the "goo" dentists use to make an impression - the first step to a perfect likeness of your mouth. In effect, the material you bite into registers a "negative" image, like a photograph. To make a positive model, a plaster-like "stone" is poured into the impression and allowed to set. And there you are. Impression material, to work properly, must reproduce oral structures accurately, and be [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2016-12-06T00:00:52-08:00December 6, 2016|Patient Education|

The ABC’s of Vitamins
The ABC’s of Vitamins

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The ABC’s of Vitamins

Here's our Cast List: Vitamin A; the "B's" (B1, B2, B3, B6, B12); Vitamins C, D, E, K, and P. Some, like Vitamin C, are old friends; others, like Vitamin P (bioflavonoids) are more mysterious. What they have in common: all can be found in one or another food source. And all can be taken as "Vitamin Supplements." Here's where the ABC's of vitamins begin to get fuzzy. Not everyone agrees on the merits of vitamin supplements. And vitamins appear to have a role [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2016-11-01T00:00:12-07:00November 1, 2016|Patient Education|

Energy—Not!
Energy—Not!

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Energy—Not!

"Meal Replacement" alternatives...How much of the hype is science—and how much is fiction? Like personal aircraft, elixirs offering all the necessary nutrients in a single dose have been a staple of science fiction. For good reason. Athletes seek a power surge. Seniors dream of a healthy dinner which needs no cooking before and no clean-up after. We all hope to control our weight. With the introduction of MR "meal replacement" alternatives and energy supplements (bars, drinks, and powders), we stepped into the future. But [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2016-10-04T00:00:39-07:00October 4, 2016|Patient Education|

Dentistry and the Older Adult
Dentistry and the Older Adult

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Dentistry and the Older Adult

With people living longer, we, as dentists, recognize that the dental profession must shoulder a new responsibility for enduring dental care. We all hope we'll live to a ripe old age. At the same time, we want to enjoy the rest of our years and live a quality life. As people age, they become more prone to certain chronic conditions. Old adults may encounter root decay, erosion of the root surfaces, fracturing of fillings and brittle teeth, or gum infection. People with dentures or [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2016-09-13T00:00:23-07:00September 13, 2016|Patient Education|

Targeting Teenage Risks
Targeting Teenage Risks

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Targeting Teenage Risks

Risk-taking is a normal part of teenage development—and often a growth opportunity for parents, too! Heads up to handling some common dental risks of adolescence so you both stay smiling. Wisdom Comes With Age The wisdom teeth, the third molars, are the last to emerge. They appear in the teen years sometimes two, sometimes three or four, or sometimes none at all. In a too-small jaw, the risk is they'll not be able to erupt, and cause pain and swelling from impaction. Or they'll [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2016-09-06T00:00:40-07:00September 6, 2016|Patient Education|

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