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Fluoride & Your Health
Fluoride & Your Health

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Fluoride & Your Health

What is fluoride, and why is it good for my teeth? Fluoride is a compound of the element fluorine, which is found universally throughout nature in water, soil, air, and in most foods. Fluoride is absorbed easily into tooth enamel, especially in the growing teeth of children. Once teeth are developed, fluoride makes the entire tooth structure more resistant to decay and promotes remineralization, which aids in repairing early decay before the damage is even visible. "Systemic" fluoride is ingested when added to public [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2023-12-22T15:02:58-08:00March 19, 2024|Preventative Dentistry|

Open Your Mouth and Say Ahhh
Open Your Mouth and Say Ahhh

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Open Your Mouth and Say Ahhh

There’s a lot we can learn from looking into your mouth during a routine oral exam. Not only is the oral cavity a mirror of your overall health—it’s a sort of early warning system that helps diagnose everything from malnutrition to diabetes to cancer. If you’re not getting enough Vitamin C or B complex in your diet, there’s a clue: tiny cracks in the lips. Insufficient iron? A burning sensation in the tongue. A painful red tongue is a tip-off to lack of Vitamin [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2023-12-22T15:02:49-08:00March 12, 2024|Preventative Dentistry|

Oral Cancer Facts and Screening
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Oral Cancer Facts and Screening

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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|2023-12-22T15:02:12-08:00February 20, 2024|Preventative Dentistry|

The Routine Smile Exam
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The Routine Smile Exam

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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|2023-12-22T15:01:52-08:00February 6, 2024|Preventative Dentistry|

Putting the Squeeze on Toothpaste
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Putting the Squeeze on Toothpaste

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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|2023-12-22T15:01:26-08:00January 9, 2024|Preventative Dentistry|

Holiday Stocking Stuffers
Holiday Stocking Stuffers

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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|2023-12-12T08:00:10-08:00December 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|2023-11-21T08:00:08-08:00November 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|2023-10-10T08:00:23-07:00October 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|2023-09-26T08:00:21-07:00September 26, 2023|Preventative Dentistry|

Need a New Year’s Resolution?
Need a New Year’s Resolution?

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Need a New Year’s Resolution?

Give Those Teeth More T.L.C.! Here are some New Year’s resolutions you’ll find easy to make. Just keep all five in mind and, chances are, you’ll enjoy a year free of avoidable tooth emergencies! Let those teeth do the job they were meant for—chewing food. Too many people use their teeth to cut thread or fishing line, crack nuts, pull staples, and tear open packages. It’s not nice… to make teeth crush ice! Exposing teeth to the hard, cold surface of an ice cube [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2023-09-12T08:00:54-07:00September 12, 2023|Preventative Dentistry|

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