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Facing Chemotherapy?

Tell Your Dentist Anyone facing cancer therapy already knows—chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer is a serious response to a serious condition. What they may not know is that a dental appointment scheduled at least two weeks before treatment begins can reduce the risk of complication and help preserve salivary glands. The reason is this: with radiation treatment and chemotherapy, changes in saliva occur that can encourage decay and dry mouth, diminish taste, and thicken soft tissues—to name a few. All these side effects [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2024-09-02T14:44:40-07:00June 25, 2024|Patient Education|

Open Your Mouth and Say Ahhh
Open Your Mouth and Say Ahhh

Preventative Dentistry

Open Your Mouth and Say Ahhh

There’s a lot we can learn from looking into your mouth during a routine oral exam. Not only is the oral cavity a mirror of your overall health—it’s a sort of early warning system that helps diagnose everything from malnutrition to diabetes to cancer. If you’re not getting enough Vitamin C or B complex in your diet, there’s a clue: tiny cracks in the lips. Insufficient iron? A burning sensation in the tongue. A painful red tongue is a tip-off to lack of Vitamin [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2024-09-02T14:38:45-07:00March 12, 2024|Preventative Dentistry|

Health History Update
Health History Update

Patient Education

Health History Update

Why Is Health History So Important? When you visit the dentist, whether it's your first visit or you're a returning patient, it's essential to provide a full account of your health history. Why are we so insistent? There are some excellent reasons for this policy. We are here to help your teeth and oral health, but we are also concerned with your overall well-being. By learning about what you are going through, we can get a clearer picture of possible issues that will affect [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2022-01-18T08:00:48-08:00January 18, 2022|Patient Education|

Nutritious Food Groups
Nutritious Food Groups

Nutrition

Nutritious Food Groups

For a Healthy Diet These nutritious foods can build health, ward off disease, and taste wonderful! Fatty fish—broiled, baked or grilled—may lower triglycerides and blood pressure, increase good cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of clotting. Whole grains are full of fiber, flavor and texture. They may lower your risk of heart disease, Type II diabetes and cancer. Tomatoes practically burst with B and C vitamins, minerals and lycopene, which may reduce your risk of cancer and heart attack. Berries (such as blueberries, blackberries, [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-09-22T08:00:57-07:00September 22, 2020|Nutrition|

A Healthy Dose of Sun
A Healthy Dose of Sun

Nutrition

A Healthy Dose of Sun

For Natural Vitamin D We all know that overexposure to the sun can cause harm. Sunburns are painful, and ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a contributing risk factor for skin cancer. But it's not all bad. The sun's energy is critical for life on Earth, and indeed, moderate exposure can play a positive role in our individual health as well. Exposure to UV-B radiation (highest during the midday sun) stimulates skin cells to produces vitamin D. This, in turn, helps the body absorb the important [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-02-04T08:00:57-08:00February 4, 2020|Nutrition|

Chronic Inflammation
Chronic Inflammation

Periodontal Dentistry

Chronic Inflammation

Inflammation That Could Be Deadly Illness or injury to your body should trigger your immune system to heat up at that location and essentially smoke out the enemy. If your immune system is healthy, when the mission is accomplished, the inflammation subsides and healing begins. But sometimes an immune system doesn't know when to stop. It smolders beneath the surface, destroying the very tissue it's supposed to heal. This potential volcano at the core of your body is called Chronic Inflammation. CI is thought [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2015-12-08T00:00:01-08:00December 8, 2015|Periodontal Dentistry|