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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|

7 Tips to Protect Kids’ Health
7 Tips to Protect Kids’ Health

Children's Dentistry

7 Tips to Protect Kids’ Health

Ways to Protect Teeth & Overall Health Take these seven steps to achieve greater safety and fend off some of the most common childhood mishaps! Prevent decay with fluoride. If your family drinks only bottled or filtered water, you may be getting less fluoride than the recommended amount; ask about fluoridation treatments! Mouthguards for athletes. It's important to always wear a mouthguard whenever there's potential for trauma, but a poorly fitting mouthguard can also lead to teeth and jaw problems. The best are custom [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-03-10T08:00:25-07:00March 10, 2020|Children's Dentistry|

Can a Musical Instrument Affect Teeth?
Can a Musical Instrument Affect Teeth?

Children's Dentistry

Can a Musical Instrument Affect Teeth?

Ever think of asking your dentist which musical instrument you should play? Few people do. But especially for young people, an early dental analysis–before selecting a musical instrument–can be important. Surprisingly, some instruments–woodwind or brass–can actually help some children who have an overbite problem. Yet, the same instrument can make the problem worse in another child. Each case must be judged individually. Consider Michael who wants to play a saxophone in the school band. His parents think it's time for braces, but Michael wonders [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2017-08-15T00:00:07-07:00August 15, 2017|Children's Dentistry|

Thumb Sucking—A Most Common Habit
Thumb Sucking—A Most Common Habit

Children's Dentistry

Thumb Sucking—A Most Common Habit

What’s the most common thing nearly half of American toddlers do when they’re tired, relaxing, sleeping or being scolded? They suck their thumbs! Thumb-sucking is the earliest and most common habit among children. It’s nothing for parents to worry about—unless the habit persists. Only after age four does thumb-sucking threaten to damage children’s teeth Some thumb-suckers simply rest the thumb in the mouth, sucking only at certain times. Others work at the habit, and can displace teeth severely. If, when you remove the thumb [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2015-10-27T00:00:56-07:00October 27, 2015|Children's Dentistry|