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Smoking and Still Smiling?

Say you've spent the time and effort to get your mouth and teeth in shape. You’re dentally hale and hearty. And you smoke. As if there isn't enough reason to give up smoking, your dental health suffers too. Dramatically. Aside from the tobacco stains on teeth (not to mention the bouquet), serious oral disease can develop. The evidence just keeps piling up. Gum Disease - Research is showing that the incidence of gum disease is increased in a smoker, even given good oral hygiene and the best dental [...]

By |2023-12-22T15:03:18-08:00April 2, 2024|Patient Education|

7 Everyday Tips for Whiter Teeth

Here are some simple, everyday tips that can improve your oral health and give you whiter teeth! Cut out the stain-causing food. Some of the biggest culprits for stained teeth are the foods we eat or drink. Typically, anything with a dark color will likely affect your teeth. These include things like coffee, red wine, and even dark sodas and juices. If you can't bear to do away with these things completely, be sure to brush immediately afterwards, and consider using an over-the-counter bleaching [...]

By |2023-08-22T08:00:53-07:00August 22, 2023|Children's Dentistry|

Porcelain Veneers: Get The Perfect Smile!

Porcelain veneers are one of the premier cosmetic dentistry treatments used by movie stars, beauty queens, and politicians for many years. Now, more and more, everyday people are choosing them as well. When your teeth's appearance is less than ideal, veneers can hide imperfections and completely transform your look. And not just teeth, getting porcelain veneers can help people to smile more, provide a boost of self-confidence, and actually help you feel better too! How Do Porcelain Veneers Work? Veneers are thin pieces of [...]

By |2022-05-17T08:00:06-07:00May 17, 2022|Cosmetic Dentistry|

What Can Whitening Do For You?

Teeth Whitening in Sacramento, CA Learn about the potential benefits. Cosmetic dentistry is all about improving your appearance and self-esteem. And teeth whitening is one of the simplest and fastest ways to do so! Call us today at (916) 483-5900 to schedule a consultation. Like it or not, physical appearance is something on which we're all judged. And that includes the quality of our smiles! If you're not confident in your looks, it could be holding you back. You might be avoiding social situations [...]

By |2022-05-03T08:00:06-07:00May 3, 2022|Cosmetic Dentistry|

Dental Veneers FAQs

Porcelain Veneers for a Beautiful Smile Getting a Hollywood smile is an attainable goal for everyone! With porcelain veneers, correcting smile imperfections has never been easier. If you have been self-conscious about the appearance of your teeth, it's an idea worth considering. A great-looking smile can drastically improve your confidence and quality of life. So if you're looking for cosmetic dentistry, contact Diamond Dental of Sacramento in Sacramento, CA. Call (916) 483-5900 to schedule a consultation! What are porcelain veneers? Veneers are perhaps the [...]

By |2021-05-11T08:00:22-07:00May 11, 2021|Cosmetic Dentistry|

Getting Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain Veneers to Enhance Your Teeth Repair minor imperfections or completely transform your smile! Porcelain veneers are one of the ways cosmetic dentistry can make your teeth look great! We can use a single veneer to fix minor imperfections, or completely transform your smile with veneers on all your prominent visible teeth. Nobody (but your dentist) knows the shape of teeth underneath. Or their irregularities. Or their stains. For a consultation on porcelain veneers, contact our office at (916) 483-5900. How it Works: Super-thin, [...]

By |2020-12-15T08:00:47-08:00December 15, 2020|Cosmetic Dentistry|

Brightening Your Smile…

You Owe It to Yourself Finally achieving a great looking, bright smile can mean a lot. Especially if negative feelings about your smile have been holding you back in life, causing self-consciousness about your overall appearance. Whether you are worried about a job interview, going on a date, or meeting with business clients, there are many instances in which a bright white smile can improve your confidence. Brighten Up Your Smile If you're unhappy with the appearance of your teeth due to stains or [...]

By |2019-02-12T08:00:36-08:00February 12, 2019|Cosmetic Dentistry|

Choosing Teeth Whitening

Ever since the invention of the mirror, people have been looking for an easy way to have whiter teeth. Brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits help by removing stains and deposits on the surface of the teeth. But for those patients whose teeth have dark, yellow or other internal discolorations, teeth whitening may be the answer. At about age thirty, there is a natural tendency for tooth color to dim, and if you smoke or overindulge in coffee or soda, darkening can be dramatic. [...]

By |2018-09-11T00:00:32-07:00September 11, 2018|Cosmetic Dentistry|

A Change in Looks Can Change Your Life

A healthy, beautiful smile should be part of your everyday wardrobe. If you're looking for some self-improvement, don't forget that your smile is a vital part of your total image. Your smile is often the first impression people have of you. Psychological studies have shown that a person's physical attractiveness is judged by "the mouth, eyes, structure of the face, hair, and nose" in that order! What is "attractive?" Psychologists have trouble defining "beauty." But they agree that beauty is important in every social [...]

By |2018-06-19T00:00:02-07:00June 19, 2018|Cosmetic Dentistry|

What’s Your Smile Say?

The most famous smile in history belongs to Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting, the Mona Lisa. Generations of art analysts have speculated over its meaning. Seductive? Bashful? Secretly knowing? Or could it be, given her upturned—but firmly closed lips, that she was ashamed of showing her teeth? Could they have been chipped, stained, crooked or gapped? These days there’s no need to hide your smile because your teeth aren't perfect. Modern cosmetic technology can straighten, repair, contour and whiten teeth, using twenty-first century techniques to create [...]

By |2015-04-14T00:00:45-07:00April 14, 2015|Cosmetic Dentistry|