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The Good News About a Root Canal
The Good News About a Root Canal

Restorative Dentistry

The Good News About a Root Canal

Root Canal Therapy Halts Pain Many patients associate "root canal" with pain. In fact, this procedure is about pain relief. Toothache/tooth pain is commonly due to the buildup of pressure inside an infected tooth. When the nerve is damaged, conventional fillings won't stop the pain. The answer is to remove the nerve within the tooth without removing the tooth itself. That's what a "root canal" does, and opening the tooth's interior (the pulp chamber) relieves the discomfort almost immediately! Please Note: sometimes an infection [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-10-20T08:00:43-07:00October 20, 2020|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|

Dentures so Natural Looking…
Dentures so Natural Looking…

Restorative Dentistry

Dentures so Natural Looking…

Only Your Dentist Knows For Sure! With so many advances in modern dentistry, fewer people need full dentures. But for those that do have missing teeth, dentures and partials are more natural-looking and discreet than ever. We can customize a complete restoration to fit your appearance (including considerations for skin, hair, and eye color) or blend partials to match remaining natural teeth. As you age (and particularly if you wear dentures) your jaw bone may begin to shrink and cause changes to the alignment [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-07-28T20:47:06-07:00July 28, 2020|Restorative Dentistry|

Find Relief for Sensitive Teeth
Find Relief for Sensitive Teeth

Restorative Dentistry

Find Relief for Sensitive Teeth

Do You Have Tooth Sensitivity? Tooth sensitivity can range from a mild annoyance to sudden severe pain. Most often triggered by hot, cold, sweet, or sour foods, those with the condition may or may not have visible cavities or damage present. That's why it often takes a dentist to determine the cause. If you're suffering from pain due to tooth sensitivity, don't wait any longer. Contact us today to schedule a consultation. Causes of tooth sensitivity: A recently filled cavity sometimes remains sensitive after [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-07-21T08:00:02-07:00July 21, 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|

Crowns & Bridges: How They Work
Crowns & Bridges: How They Work

Restorative Dentistry

Crowns & Bridges: How They Work

A missing tooth is more than just a hindrance to normal chewing, and more than a cosmetic bother. It's a threat to the entire architecture of your mouth. The mouth is dynamic. Where there is a missing tooth, neighboring teeth drift, gum disease may crop up, even the unprotected bone ridge is susceptible to damage. So replacing a missing tooth with a bridge, or repairing a broken down tooth with a crown, is important for your dental health. How They Work A crown (or [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-04-14T08:00:01-07:00April 14, 2020|Restorative Dentistry|

“Is it a Cavity?”
“Is it a Cavity?”

Restorative Dentistry

“Is it a Cavity?”

Or something else... While most people think a toothache automatically means a cavity (or the need for a root canal), several other conditions can also cause temperature sensitivity, pain during chewing, and other symptoms typically associated with a toothache. Here are some of those causes: Gum Recession. When patients experience gum recession (which can be caused by periodontal disease, genetics, or neglect) the root surfaces of teeth are exposed. This part of the tooth can be very sensitive to hot and cold temperatures, similar [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-04-07T08:00:37-07:00April 7, 2020|Restorative Dentistry|

Do You Have Dry Mouth?
Do You Have Dry Mouth?

Restorative Dentistry

Do You Have Dry Mouth?

Dehydration and Dry Mouth can Affect Oral Health If you only occasionally find yourself with a dry mouth, then it's probably nothing to worry about. It's just a natural sign of being thirsty. However, if the lack of saliva flow becomes a chronic condition, then it can become a dental issue. That's because saliva has an important function in the mouth. It provides lubrication when eating and chewing foods, and its enzymes begin the digestion process by breaking down food. Even when not eating, [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-01-07T08:00:06-08:00January 7, 2020|Restorative Dentistry|

Inlays, Onlays, & Crowns
Inlays, Onlays, & Crowns

Restorative Dentistry

Inlays, Onlays, & Crowns

What is the difference between Inlays, Onlays, and Crowns? They all strengthen and repair a damaged tooth, but generally, the type of restoration we use is determined by the extent of the damage. Inlays - Inlays are used when a cavity has grown too big to be treated with a traditional filling. Made of porcelain and milled to perfectly fit your tooth, the inlay lies within the cusps of the tooth's chewing surface. Onlay - Onlays are usually slightly larger and encompass some portion [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2019-12-17T08:00:14-08:00December 17, 2019|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|

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