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Sleep Apnea Night Guard
Sleep Apnea Night Guard

Snoring & Sleep Apnea

Sleep Apnea Night Guard

Sleep Apnea Treatment in Sacramento, CA If either you or a loved one snore while sleeping, it might be a symptom of a more serious problem called sleep apnea. In short, sleep apnea affects the way we breathe during sleep. It can significantly diminish the quality of sleep (and indeed, the quality of life during the daytime). Even if you get this whole 8+ hours, you may wake up feeling groggy. That's because subconsciously, your brain is constantly being awoken in a panic due [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2023-06-13T08:00:31-07:00June 13, 2023|Snoring & Sleep Apnea|

Dental Bad Habits
Dental Bad Habits

Patient Education

Dental Bad Habits

Some Bad Habits Are Hard To Break Often, people think of their teeth as indestructible, engaging in high-risk activities, or using them for things they just aren't well-suited to do. Avoid these bad habits to keep teeth strong and healthy. Using Teeth as Tools Conventional wisdom says there's no substitute for the correct tool. Well, teeth are not tools, nor should they be used as such! Using your teeth to open packaging is a big no-no. People will often justify the behavior by saying, [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2022-10-25T08:00:11-07:00October 25, 2022|Patient Education|

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|

Tooth Sensitivity
Tooth Sensitivity

Restorative Dentistry

Tooth Sensitivity

Is Tooth Sensitivity Causing Problems? Find Treatment for Tooth Pain and Discomfort Tooth sensitivity can be a recurring issue that results in pain or discomfort when eating the foods you love! Don't live with the irritation and sensitivity any longer. Call (916) 483-5900 for a consultation. Tooth sensitivity may have several different causes, but it's usually due to some variety of damage or decay to your teeth. Possible Causes of Tooth Sensitivity Enamel Loss Tooth enamel provides vital protection. When it's lost, problems are [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2021-06-22T08:00:47-07:00June 22, 2021|Restorative Dentistry|

Night Guards for Teeth Grinding
Night Guards for Teeth Grinding

Patient Education

Night Guards for Teeth Grinding

Protective Dental Night Guards in San Francisco Custom-fitted night guards to protect teeth from nighttime grinding (bruxism). Bruxism is the clenching or grinding of teeth. It's a fairly common habit with about 1 in 3 exhibiting the behavior, yet most don't even realize they're affected. Many times it occurs while sleeping at night, usually due to elevated stress or anxiety. Grinding at night is especially destructive for teeth. Researchers estimate we can exert as much as ten times the force of normal eating, such [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-11-10T08:00:28-08:00November 10, 2020|Patient Education|

Are You Grinding Your Teeth?
Are You Grinding Your Teeth?

Preventative Dentistry

Are You Grinding Your Teeth?

What is Bruxism? Bruxism is the clenching or grinding of teeth. It's a fairly common habit with about 1 in 3 exhibiting the behavior, yet most don't even realize they're affected. That's partly because bruxism can occur while sleeping at night, but also because the habit develops subconsciously, usually due to stress or anxiety. Recognizing the problem is the first step, and many patients can make great improvements by simply learning to position teeth, tongue, and lips properly. Some people mistakenly believe that teeth [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-01-21T08:00:07-08:00January 21, 2020|Preventative Dentistry|