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Jaw Pain, Popping, or “Clicking”
Jaw Pain, Popping, or “Clicking”

Restorative Dentistry

Jaw Pain, Popping, or “Clicking”

Are You Experiencing Jaw Pain? Jaw pain can be a real annoyance. It can be especially disturbing when you have no idea about the cause of the underlying problem. And, since we use our jaws every day for eating and speaking, the pain is usually impossible to ignore. Different symptoms can be warning signs of a particular problem. However, only a visual examination can confirm a diagnosis and determine the root cause. If you are experiencing jaw pain, please don't hesitate to contact our [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2023-04-04T08:00:29-07:00April 4, 2023|Restorative Dentistry|

Grinding & Clenching Teeth
Grinding & Clenching Teeth

Restorative Dentistry

Grinding & Clenching Teeth

Are You Grinding Your Teeth? Tooth grinding (AKA bruxism) can be a big problem Grinding or clenching your teeth is a common stress reaction, and most don't even realize they are doing it. However, it can have a devastating impact on your teeth, especially when it becomes a habit and a go-to response. If you know you have a grinding problem or have other unexplained jaw pain, tooth sensitivity, or soreness, please contact us for an appointment by calling (916) 483-5900. Compared to other [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2022-08-23T08:00:12-07:00August 23, 2022|Restorative Dentistry|

Experiencing Jaw Pain?
Experiencing Jaw Pain?

Restorative Dentistry

Experiencing Jaw Pain?

Jaw Pain May Have Several Causes Sometimes jaw pain is just temporary. You may have over-used the muscles while chewing hard food, or even just slept on that side in an awkward position. Other times, however, chronic jaw pain can be a symptom of something more. It could be a problem associated with your TMJ (temporomandibular joint), and/or a malocclusion (poor bite) in which your teeth don't close together properly. TMJ Disorder Your temporomandibular joint is the connection between your lower jaw (mandible) and [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2021-07-20T08:00:31-07:00July 20, 2021|Restorative Dentistry|

Do You Have TMJ Pain?
Do You Have TMJ Pain?

Restorative Dentistry

Do You Have TMJ Pain?

Helping You Solve TMJ Pain Some 10 million people suffer from some form of TMJ Disorder: from clicking or popping whenever they yawn, to intense migraine-like pain in the area around their ears. The temporomandibular joint is the hinge between your jaw and skull. The bone and muscles permit your jaw to move—not just up and down, but left and right, in and out. This kind of complexity is what makes TMJ Disorder so common, and often so difficult to diagnose. Modern dentistry has [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-09-08T08:00:10-07:00September 8, 2020|Restorative Dentistry|

TMJ Symptoms
TMJ Symptoms

Restorative Dentistry

TMJ Symptoms

Know the Warning Signs! TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint, which is the connecting joint between the jawbone and skull. When muscles, jawbone, and teeth all operate properly, biting and chewing is coordinated to be smooth and pain-free. Sometimes, however, things can get "out of whack." When teeth don't line up properly in the upper or lower jaws, the extra muscular stress causes muscle and jaw pain. Symptoms range from mild discomfort to severe, debilitating pain in the face, head, neck, and teeth, plus earaches [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-05-26T08:00:11-07:00May 26, 2020|Restorative Dentistry|

Oral Health Over 40
Oral Health Over 40

Restorative Dentistry

Oral Health Over 40

Common Problems in Mouths Over 40 Some oral health problems occur more frequently with age. Here, we list some of the most common and what can be done about them: Dry Mouth It's one of the most common problems associated with the older mouth. First, make sure you are staying properly hydrated, especially if exercising or in high temperatures. Also, keep in mind that medications and certain medical disorders can reduce saliva flow. Once the cause is identified, mouth rinses and sugarless candies can [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2019-10-08T08:00:18-07:00October 8, 2019|Restorative Dentistry|

Do You Have a Problem with TMJ?
Do You Have a Problem with TMJ?

Restorative Dentistry

Do You Have a Problem with TMJ?

Is TMJ causing my pain? TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint. Located just in front of the ear, it is the joint that connects your lower jaw to the rest of your head, allowing the jaw to move freely while biting, chewing, and speaking. Problems related to the TMJ can affect jaw muscles, teeth, and nerves associated with chronic facial pain. Times of stress can cause or aggravate TMJ, since most of the discomfort is attributed to overuse of muscles during clenching or grinding of [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2019-04-09T08:00:11-07:00April 9, 2019|Restorative Dentistry|

Mystery Diagnosis… TMJ
Mystery Diagnosis… TMJ

Restorative Dentistry

Mystery Diagnosis… TMJ

Temporomandibular Joint disorder—TMJ—often disguises the source of the pain it inflicts. Although it originates in the jaw joint, sometimes the pain appears to emerge from an entirely different part of the head. Many people living with TMJ don't know what's behind their suffering. Their teeth themselves feel fine. So they suspect the flu, an allergy, or something psychosomatic. Something temporary. TMJ is not temporary! Symptoms range from mildly annoying discomfort to severe, debilitating pain in the face, head, neck, and teeth, plus earaches and [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2018-12-04T08:00:58-08:00December 4, 2018|Restorative Dentistry|

Do You Have A Salivary Stone?
Do You Have A Salivary Stone?

Restorative Dentistry

Do You Have A Salivary Stone?

A healthy flow of saliva is critical for chewing and digestion, bathing gums, and bacterial control. And we owe it all to salivary glands, three pairs of organs in the cheek and floor of the mouth. Each gland secretes saliva into the mouth via a tube, and this is where trouble can begin. Sialolithiasis—whew—names the condition that results from a small calcified stone blocking the salivary duct. Clearly, a kink in the duct will cause swelling of the gland itself. And swelling usually means [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2017-03-21T00:00:10-07:00March 21, 2017|Restorative Dentistry|

EMERGENCY! Save that Tooth!
EMERGENCY! Save that Tooth!

Patient Education

EMERGENCY! Save that Tooth!

Dental emergencies happen. If a permanent tooth is knocked out, don’t delay. Call us immediately for an emergency visit. Re-implanting a tooth works best when done within 30 minutes. After two hours, the procedure is unlikely to be successful. Call us after any blow to the mouth. A chipped tooth can be repaired, and any blow hard enough to chip a tooth is hard enough to move teeth out of alignment, even break the jawbone. Other dental emergencies include pain, swelling, or a lost [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2015-02-10T00:00:04-08:00February 10, 2015|Patient Education|