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Bulimia, the “Private Problem”
Bulimia, the “Private Problem”

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Bulimia, the “Private Problem”

Not So Private Anymore If you recognize yourself or someone in your family in this piece, you share a problem with over 500,000 other people. Bulimia. Do you worry about how much you eat—all the time? Do you start a new diet almost every day? Do you perceive everyone else as thinner than you are? Do you make time in the day to eat in solitude—ice cream, doughnuts, pies, cakes, soft drinks—then vomit or take laxatives? Eating disorders have become so common in this [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2023-12-22T15:03:27-08:00April 9, 2024|Patient Education|

Smoking and Still Smiling?
Smoking and Still Smiling?

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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 Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2023-12-22T15:03:18-08:00April 2, 2024|Patient Education|

Diabetes and Your Mouth
Diabetes and Your Mouth

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Diabetes and Your Mouth

We could be first to know. Don’t let us be the last. Diabetes affects the blood chemistry and metabolism of its victims, threatening them with multiple serious disorders. But early detection can ward off the dangers, and we dentists are often the first to notice clues. Diabetics are more likely than others to develop tooth decay, periodontal (gum) disease, fungal infections, dry mouth, impaired taste, inflammatory skin disease, delayed healing and infections. Many diabetics have to come in for dental checkups more often than [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2023-12-22T15:02:41-08:00March 5, 2024|Patient Education|

Soft Drinks Pack a Hard Punch
Soft Drinks Pack a Hard Punch

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Soft Drinks Pack a Hard Punch

Soft drinks are bad for your teeth in more ways than one. There’s sugar, and then there’s acidity. The sugar provides necessary food for the bad bacteria in your mouth. If you’re drinking the national average of two cans of soft drinks a day, you’re giving aid and sustenance to the enemy. Bacteria eat what you eat, and sugar sends them into overdrive. But sugar isn’t the worst culprit. Fizz is. The bubble in carbonated beverages comes from carbonic acid. That acid eats through [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2023-12-22T15:02:34-08:00February 27, 2024|Patient Education|

Pregnancy and Oral Health
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Pregnancy and Oral Health

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Pregnancy and Oral Health

How does pregnancy affect my oral health? It's a myth that calcium is lost from the mother's teeth, but you may experience some changes in your oral health during pregnancy. The primary change is a surge in hormones--particularly an increase in estrogen and progesterone-- which is linked to an increase in the amount of plaque on your teeth. How does a build-up of plaque affect me? If the plaque isn't removed, it can cause gingivitis--red, swollen, tender gums that are more likely to bleed. [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2023-12-26T08:00:21-08:00December 26, 2023|Patient Education|

Expiring Insurance Benefits—Use Them or Lose Them!
Expiring Insurance Benefits—Use Them or Lose Them!

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Expiring Insurance Benefits—Use Them or Lose Them!

What if someone gave you free money to spend on improving your smile? With one string attached: use it all by New Years’, or lose it. Well, for those fortunate enough to have insurance, there are several ways to take advantage of your plan's benefits before they expire at the end of the year. Many dental insurance policies provide a certain dollar amount of coverage to be provided over one calendar year (January through December). Benefit money not used by December 31 is not carried [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2023-12-05T08:00:15-08:00December 5, 2023|Patient Education|

Women’s Oral Health
Women’s Oral Health

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Women’s Oral Health

Do women need to be more careful with their oral health? Women's oral health depends on their different stages of life. For many women, these changes are directly related to surges in sex hormone levels, such as in puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, lactation and menopause. Women are also more likely to be diagnosed with TMJ, Myofascial pain, eating disorders, and Sjogren’s Syndrome (dry mouth). What types of conditions will my dentist watch for? As a woman, you need to adhere to good oral hygiene. Make [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2023-10-03T08:00:57-07:00October 3, 2023|Patient Education|

The Season and the Sweet Tooth
The Season and the Sweet Tooth

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The Season and the Sweet Tooth

Food has always played a starring role in holiday traditions. From Thanksgiving turkey to the Hanukkah challah to bouche noel, what we eat defines the occasion (and some of our most lingering memories). It’s no wonder that by January, laments about misplaced waistlines ring out as often as “Happy New Year!” But when it comes to holiday feasting, there’s more at stake than shock at the bathroom scales. One obvious pitfall is the abundance of cakes, cookies, candies, and pies—and the extra indulgence that [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2023-09-05T08:00:54-07:00September 5, 2023|Patient Education|

If You Have Dental Anxieties…
If You Have Dental Anxieties…

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If You Have Dental Anxieties…

We Can Help We recognize that when it comes to dental procedures, some of the most terrible things aren't going on inside your mouth—but inside your head. Fear of the dentist’s chair is both normal and understandable. You may be among the 150 million Americans who avoid the dentist altogether. But, truly, it doesn't have to be that way. So much dental anxieties are based on false information. Well-meaning friends pass along unsettling stories about procedures—from ages ago! When it comes to truly pain-free [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2023-08-15T08:00:02-07:00August 15, 2023|Patient Education|

In Case Of A Dental Emergency!
In Case Of A Dental Emergency!

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In Case Of A Dental Emergency!

Toothache Rinse mouth vigorously with cool water. Floss to remove food that might be trapped between teeth. DON’T use heat or place aspirin ON the aching tooth or gum. Call us as soon as possible. Broken Fillings Gently rinse your mouth with lukewarm water to remove debris. If tooth is sensitive, protect it with orthodontic wax or a wad of sugarless gum (be careful while chewing). Call us as soon as possible. Broken Denture/Partial Save all the pieces. Don’t try to repair it yourself [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2023-07-25T08:00:20-07:00July 25, 2023|Patient Education|

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