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What is a Deep Cleaning?
What is a Deep Cleaning?

Periodontal Dentistry

What is a Deep Cleaning?

Deep Cleaning Dental Appointments in Sacramento If it's been a while since your last check-up, we may recommend a deep cleaning. Even if you brush and floss regularly—tartar, plaque, and/or calculus accumulates on teeth in those hard-to-reach places. If this harmful material isn't removed, then it can cause cavities, tooth decay, and periodontal disease Professional dental cleanings are recommended every 6 months, however, if it's been a while since your last check-up, we may recommend a deep cleaning. A typical deep cleaning consists of [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-11-24T08:00:53-08:00November 24, 2020|Periodontal Dentistry|

Adult Fluoride Treatments
Adult Fluoride Treatments

Patient Education

Adult Fluoride Treatments

Topical Fluoride Treatments in Sacramento, CA No matter your age, fluoride helps prevent cavities, tooth decay, and periodontal disease. Fluoride helps create healthy teeth, and it's not just for kids—adults need fluoride too! Every day, acidic foods and drinks threaten to erode tooth enamel. Bacteria as well, can produce acid and dissolve the enamel on a microscopic level. (A process that is known as Demineralization.) Fortunately, our body fights back by constantly rebuilding enamel with the help of minerals like calcium and fluoride. Fluoride [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-11-03T08:00:04-08:00November 3, 2020|Patient Education|

Chronic Inflammation & Gum Disease
Chronic Inflammation & Gum Disease

Periodontal Dentistry

Chronic Inflammation & Gum Disease

Gum Disease may be a sign of systemic inflammation Unlike acute inflammation (your body's defense against illness or injury) chronic inflammation simultaneously heals and destroys tissue. It's what happens when the immune system doesn't know when to stop and often leads to such diseases as heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer's, and gum disease. Dentally speaking, chronic inflammation can manifest itself as periodontal disease. Initial warning signs include swollen, bleeding, or tender gums. If poor dental health continues, patients risk eventual tooth loss. Contact [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-09-01T08:00:27-07:00September 1, 2020|Periodontal Dentistry|

Why Diabetes Matters for Your Mouth
Why Diabetes Matters for Your Mouth

Periodontal Dentistry

Why Diabetes Matters for Your Mouth

The Dental Connection to Diabetes The first symptoms are often oral problems More and more, we realize there's a relationship between infections in your mouth and inflammation caused by diabetes. And neglecting one makes the other worse! Make sure your blood glucose is controlled. If you have diabetes, uncontrolled blood glucose makes you more susceptible to gum disease. And a severe gum infection, in turn, makes it even tougher to control your blood glucose. Make an extra effort to baby those teeth and gums. [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-08-11T08:00:15-07:00August 11, 2020|Periodontal Dentistry|

Does Gum Disease Hurt?
Does Gum Disease Hurt?

Periodontal Dentistry

Does Gum Disease Hurt?

Periodontal Disease Can Be Painless One of the reasons gum disease is such a problem is that it progresses gradually, often with no pain during the initial stages. So how can you tell if you're affected? Have a look at some of the symptoms: Gums that bleed when brushing or flossing - No amount of bleeding is normal. Red, swollen, or tender gums - Redness can be a sign of irritation or infection. Gums should be a healthy shade of pink or coral. Bad [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-06-16T08:00:03-07:00June 16, 2020|Periodontal Dentistry|

Preventing Periodontal Disease
Preventing Periodontal Disease

Periodontal Dentistry

Preventing Periodontal Disease

Early Diagnosis is the Most Effective Means of Control Periodontal (gum) disease is more common than heart disease or even cancer, but because it's not categorized as "life-threatening," few people know much about the condition. The tragedy of this disease is that it can totally devastate your appearance. Left untreated, it will erode your jawbone, ultimately resulting in the loss of teeth. Germs from periodontal disease can even enter the bloodstream, where they have the potential to cause debilitating effects on your general health. [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-02-25T08:00:04-08:00February 25, 2020|Periodontal Dentistry|

Are You at Risk for Gum Disease?
Are You at Risk for Gum Disease?

Periodontal Dentistry

Are You at Risk for Gum Disease?

With more than half of American adults affected by gum disease, it's important to know if you're in one of the at-risk groups. Some factors are beyond our control, but others can be controlled, and simple things such as better nutrition and behavioral changes can go a long way toward improving oral health and preventing gum disease. Gum Disease Risk Factors Age - People over 65 years have the highest rates of periodontal disease, with over 70% afflicted. Seniors with gum disease also have [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2019-11-05T08:00:28-08:00November 5, 2019|Periodontal Dentistry|

Analyzing Bad Breath
Analyzing Bad Breath

Restorative Dentistry

Analyzing Bad Breath

Bad breath (or halitosis) happens to all of us from time to time, and nobody likes it. As well as being a social embarrassment, bad breath can also be a warning sign of more serious dental problems. By analyzing the type of bad breath patients complain of, we can help determine its cause. What Causes Bad Breath? External Factors Food - If your breath is especially strong after fragrant meals with as garlic or onions, there's unfortunately not much to be done except to [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2019-10-01T08:00:08-07:00October 1, 2019|Restorative Dentistry|

Gum Disease & Public Health
Gum Disease & Public Health

Periodontal Dentistry

Gum Disease & Public Health

Gum Disease has Bigger Implications Gum disease continues to pose a significant threat to public health, with some studies suggesting more American adults have gum disease than previously thought. As detection, screening, and awareness has improved over the years, we now know that the prevalence of moderate to severe periodontal disease may have been underestimated by as much as 50 percent. Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disease that can destroy the gum tissue, ligaments and even the bone supporting the teeth. Left untreated, [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2019-08-06T08:00:32-07:00August 6, 2019|Periodontal Dentistry|

The Benefits of Probiotics
The Benefits of Probiotics

Nutrition

The Benefits of Probiotics

When thinking about bacteria, a good analogy is bugs in your garden. The bad ones eat your cherished plants and can carry diseases, but good bugs like bees and ladybugs exist as well. They help to undo the damage done by the bad bugs. With bacteria, it is much the same. The harmful bacteria spreads disease and discomfort—but the good type provides many benefits, especially in your digestive tract. Your mouth is the important starting point for digestion. As you chew, saliva adds enzymes [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2019-07-09T08:00:33-07:00July 9, 2019|Nutrition|

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