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Oral Health Tips when Having a Baby
Oral Health Tips when Having a Baby

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Oral Health Tips when Having a Baby

You've got the glow of a mother-to-be. Keep it with these tips for better oral health for you and your baby. Now you're eating (and brushing, flossing and keeping dental appointments) for two. Make an appointment at the outset of your pregnancy for a healthy head start and advice on changes that could lead to dental problems. Hormonal changes can lead to diet changes, for a famous example, and morning sickness acids can threaten tooth enamel. Schedule non-emergency dental care for the fourth to [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2017-09-26T00:00:34-07:00September 26, 2017|Patient Education|

The Calcium Advantage
The Calcium Advantage

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The Calcium Advantage

How important is calcium to us? It' s very important. Here's why. It builds strong bones and teeth; helps the heart to beat, muscles to flex, blood to clot, and nerves to send messages throughout the body. Calcium helps to reduce risks of colon cancer, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, premenstrual syndrome, and high cholesterol. Calcium Advantage Tips Drink milk with meals, have cereal with milk, order cheese on your sandwich, snack on cheese and crackers, cheese and fruit, yogurt or a glass of milk. Consume [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2017-09-12T00:00:36-07:00September 12, 2017|Patient Education|

3 Tips to Protect Your Teeth
3 Tips to Protect Your Teeth

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3 Tips to Protect Your Teeth

Tips on teeth you may not know! Think Calcium! You've heard it before: calcium does a body good. You probably didn't know that much of that good goes straight to the mouth. It’s essential for tooth and bone development. A calcium-deficient diet means less jawbone mass—which can lead to painful fractures and permanent tooth loss. Dairy products, tofu, and green, leafy vegetables are great sources of calcium. Tastes great! Less fillings! Guess what? Kids who chew gum have fewer cavities. It’s true! Studies show that [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2016-02-09T00:00:15-08:00February 9, 2016|Patient Education|